Linda McGehee's Simply Sensational Bags: How To Stitch and Embellish Handbags, Totes and Satchels [Paperback]

Linda McGehee (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2000

The master of fabric embellishment turns her attention to bags, and they are fabulous! Discover simple, creative techniques for sewing and decorating designer-quality bags with hidden pockets, kicky trims, decorative stitching, and many more innovative design secrets. Projects include a variety of handbags, a shoe tote, sweater/lingerie bag, and a cosmetic bag.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873418484
• ISBN-13: 978-0873418485
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #955,968 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, July 7, 2002

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This review is from: Linda McGehee's Simply Sensational Bags: How To Stitch and Embellish Handbags, Totes and Satchels (Paperback)

I purchased the book originally anticipating patterns and helpful construction advice. Unfortunately, this was not provided. The book primarily focuses on embellishments, etc. While the bags are dated, they can stimulate some ideas. Unfortunately, many of the shapes, etc. are long past being stylish.

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Limited Information, April 5, 2001

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This review is from: Linda McGehee's Simply Sensational Bags: How To Stitch and Embellish Handbags, Totes and Satchels (Paperback)

The introductory chapter which gives basics of pocketbook construction are useful. The rest of the book deals mostly with embellishment and sewing techniques. I was disappointed. The color reproduction is good but many of the bags are dated and not fashionable at all.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Creative and Inspiring, January 1, 2002

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Nancy P. Alexander (Shreveport, LA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Linda McGehee's Simply Sensational Bags: How To Stitch and Embellish Handbags, Totes and Satchels (Paperback)

Having given up much of my past creative sewing due to long working hours, Linda's book reminds me that sewing today is indeed a creative art form--and that the needle art forms produce not only attractive items, but useful ones as well. The excellent photos help even a novice with the details of construction and serve as a springboard for exercising one's own creativity!