Review
The secret to a great handmade bag? It's in the details - zippered pockets, magnetic closures and adjustable straps that make a bag organized and comfortable to carry. Lisa Lam knows bag construction inside and out, and has loaded this book with beautiful, easy-to-follow how-to's. Even beginners will be lining, piping and installing hardware in no time! If you'd love to make your own bags but the process seems too complicated, you should meet Lisa Lam. She's been de-mystifying bag construction for years. In this book, she'll walk you though making useful, beautiful totes, backpacks and purses, with clear photos and helpful tips along the way. Without Lisa Lam, I would never have learned to install a flush zip pocket. She not only knows bag construction inside and out, she has a gift of being able to explain complex sewing processes in simple, friendly language. --Diane Gilleland, CraftyPod.com
Cat Morley, CutOut&Keep.net ''There's no such thing as too many bags and this book is a woman's dream come true.'' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lisa's website u-handbag.com is the ultimate knowledge base of making unique and well designed hand bags and purses, her instructions are thorough and clear and her designs are simple and stylish. Lisa's book A Bag For All Reasons is a useful extension of her website, with her sewing tips and tutorials all in one handy place - I recommend it as an excellent resource for all your bag and purse making needs. --'Kathreen Ricketson: Founder of whipup.net and author of Little Bits Quilting Bee (Chronicle 2011)
Like its predecessor, The Bag Making Bible, A Bag for All Reasons is a comprehensive, step by step guide to everything you could possibly ever need to know about bag-making. With easy to follow, customisable, full size patterns for 12 gorgeous new designs including the Fashionista Baby Bag, complete with matching changing mat, an inspired 3 in 1 convertible back pack and bonus instructions on how to make bag accessories such as adjustable straps; what s not to love! A must have for beginners and experienced bag-makers alike. UK Handmade --UKHandmade.co.uk
Product Description
This title features more sensational bag-making projects from the author of ''The Bag Making Bible''. It features 12 new bag designs plus several accessories and variations, all designed to be both attractive and useful for busy bag-makers on the go. It includes instructions to make bags of different sizes to suit every occasion, from purses and organisers to grocery bags and backpacks. It features full size patterns on three separate pull-out sheets so that readers can get started right away - no photocopying or enlarging required. It features detailed instructions for all techniques, including using a sewing machine and a new zip technique.