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The Bag Making Bible : The Complete Guide to Sewing and Customizing Your Own Unique Bags by Lisa Lam (2010, Trade Paperback)

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Learn how to customize your own bags using a variety of different materials and techniques. This book is a must-have for anyone who enjoys sewing and crafting unique bags. With 160 pages filled with detailed instructions and beautiful illustrations, this book is perfect for both beginners and experienced sewers.

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The ultimate guide to sewing bags from expert Lisa Lam, whose technical knowledge, creative flair and enthusiasm have helped and inspired thousands while promoting the craft of bag-making worldwide. Whether you are getting started, improving your technique or want to design your own creations, this is the book you will grab for every bag you make! Detailed photographs illustrate every technique in this unique book, from choosing fabric to inserting fastenings. Expert tips, trade secrets and inspirational advice result in professional and beautiful results every time, allowing you to create a capsule wardrobe of eight exclusive bag designs which will amaze your friends - they will never believe you made it yourself! Lisa's helpful and friendly tone comes through in her instructions, and it really feels like you have an expert by your side holding you hand every step of the way. She starts with the basics of how to read and interpret patterns, how to prepare and cut fabrics, and how to select the right interfacings and interlinings for your bags, then moves on to more specific techniques in each chapter. The Structure and Reinforcement chapter covers how to sew darts, pleats, gussets, flat bottoms and gathers - showing you in detail how to sew these features. The Linings chapter reveals how to insert zip pockets into your linings, as well as different methods of inserting a bag lining. The Closures chapter explains how to insert a zip in three different scenarios, plus how to insert magnetic snap fastenings, twist lock fastenings, and how to use eyelets and rivets. The Handles and Straps chapter teaches you six different types of straps, from making simple straps to adjustable straps and even designer looking piped handles. The Pockets chapter contains a wealth of different pocket types, showing you how to sew a slip pocket to sewing roomy bellows pockets, elasticized pockets and darted corner pockets. Finally, the Edgings and Trimmings chapter reveals how to bind raw edges for a professional finish, including how to make bias binding, and also shows you how to sew piping and how to use ribbon, jewellery and embellishments on your bags. At the end of each chapter there is a bag project to make so you can put the techniques into practice straight away. These exciting and desirable designs are explained in full detail, with helpful photographs to guide you every step of the way. Starting with how to make a tote bag, the projects build in complexity. You will learn how to make a clutch bag, how to sew a messenger bag, how to make a hobo bag, how to make a travel holdall bag and more. Crucially, the pull-out pattern sheet gives full-size patterns, meaning there is no resizing or photocopying to do - you can get straight into cutting and sewing bags. This one-of-a-kind book is the ultimate guide to bag-making and an invaluable resource that you will reach for time and time again. "An amazing sewing education coupled with beautiful bags that of course, you can customize!" Amy Butler.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
David & Charles Publishers
ISBN-10
071533624x
ISBN-13
9780715336243
eBay Product ID (ePID)
3038623112

Product Key Features

Book Title
Bag Making Bibles : the Complete Guide to Sewing and Customizing Your Own Unique Bags
Author
Lisa Lam
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Sewing
Publication Year
2010
Genre
Crafts & Hobbies
Number of Pages
128 Pages

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Item Length
10.8in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
8.2in
Item Weight
24.9 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Tt667
Table of Content
Foreword by Amy Butler; Introduction; Basic Equipment; The Sewing Machine; The Anatomy of a Bag; 1 Getting Started; Make it... The Versatile Book Bag; 2 Choosing Fabrics; Make it... The Reversible Bucket Bag; 3 Structure and Reinforcement; Make it... The Cocktail Ruffle Clutch; 4 Linings; Make it... The Organized Office Bag; 5 Closures; Make it... The Oversized Fashionista Bag; 6 Handles and Straps; Make it... The Great Getaway Bag; 7 Pockets; Make it... The Multi-Tasking Tote; 8 Edgings and Trimmings; Make it... The Piping-Hot Hobo; Construction; Suppliers; About the Author; Index
Copyright Date
2010
Dewey Decimal
646.48
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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5 out of 5 stars
by sovintagetasticMar 09, 2014
I love this easy to understand, educational, tutorial book!
I really LOVE this book! I've been wanting/needing something like this for a long time. It has great pictures to illustrate each step, which I sometimes find more helpful than the written instructions, although those are what make me completely understand each step. I like the humor that comes through as well as other aspects of the author's personality. I like having the patterns to go with the instructions - so I can actually create my own version and learn new skills along the way. I've learned a lot already and I've only made the first bag. Can't think of anything I dislike about the book so far and I don't know how to compare it as it seemed exactly what I was looking for when I found it. By it's description and the author's website I could tell it was the best choice for me.Read full review
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by aMm6FIfKR4G@Del...Mar 08, 2016
Very informative and detailed hand bag book
Often times these books have out dated designs. These are anything but that...updated designs and detailed information on each piece.
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5 out of 5 stars
by seese3Oct 27, 2018
Many ideas. Has patterns in the back
I really have not gotten to look at it. My sister who is an avid sewer of many things, suggested this book. If she suggested it, it has to be a 5 STAR!!!
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5 out of 5 stars
by catherine515Sep 17, 2019
Great bag making book
Great patterns to start making your own bags. Great phots and instructions with explanations of little extras that most people don’t think about like darts and pleats. Great book to add to your sewing library.
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by lee-etteSep 14, 2021
The name says it’s all
If you like making bags or totes, this is one of my favorite books for technicalities
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Very informative and detailed hand bag book

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