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Simply Stylish Bags: 18 Stunning Designs for All Occasions [Paperback]

Dorothy Wood (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)


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Book Description

October 3, 2006
Create a fantastic collection of handmade bags in a wide range of shapes and styles, from handbags to tote bags. All are simple to make and can be individually tailored to suit your own color scheme and taste to create a truly unique bag. Organized by the type of bag and handle used, Simply Stylish Bags include bags with many different handle styles which makes customizing the look of each bag a breeze. Each project has clear step-by-step instructions, full size patterns or enlargeable templates, and detailed photographs. Although some previous sewing experience is helpful the technique section provides enough detailed information to help the absolute beginner through the basic skills needed and, at the same time, provides a refresher course to the more experienced.
With designs for eighteen stunning bags ranging from the practical polka-dotted tote bag for everyday use, to a corduroy work bag large enough to carry your knitting needles and yarn, to a beaded silk bridesmaid bag, Simply Stylish Bags has so many different designs to choose from it is sure to please every stylish sewer.

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To the oft quoted "you can never be too rich or too thin," British artist (and author of Quick & Easy Wire Jewelry, 2005, among others) Wood would append "or have too many bags." She demonstrates vividly and visually at least 18 (more, if counting variations on a theme) totes to add to any wardrobe, provided one has at least a smidge of sewing know-how. None of the projects is terribly difficult; in fact, one of her six categories is devoted to the embellishment of ready-made bags. Step-by-step color photographs help ensure a quality crafted item; eight pages of templates, with exact percentages to enlarge, are appended. Styles do vary; a traditionally decorated Dorothy purse, used by bridesmaids to carry confetti or rice, contrasts sharply with an outre dalmatian print and marabou feather purse. Barbara Jacobs
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About the Author

DOROTHY WOOD is a highly skilled designer with a contemporary approach. She is a regular contributor to stitching magazines and is the author of Quick & Easy Wire Jewelry and Creative Ideas with Hardanger.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 96 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (October 3, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312359926
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312359928
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,905,819 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars OK, but not great., April 22, 2009
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This review is from: Simply Stylish Bags: 18 Stunning Designs for All Occasions (Paperback)
While the photography is fine, the finished bags in the book look home-made. When I make my bags/totes/purses I want them to look professionally made - store bought. There are a couple of newer ideas (not seen in every other bag book) but there are no finished measurements for any of the bags and some of the hardware would be difficult to find. Maybe because it was originally published in the U.K., perhaps? The beginning of the book has an illustrated how-to guide on construction which would be beneficial to new sewers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars the amazing bag book, August 21, 2010
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This book is the most creative and stylish handbag book I have come across. I really enjoy the easy to sew instructions and full page color pictures. I originally found it at the library. I liked it so much I researched on Amazon.com and now I own it.

Thanks Amazon!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, January 10, 2007
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This book is full of hints and delightful ideas. Easy to use instructions round off this well illustrated book.
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Unlike our grandmothers, few of us are content with only one purse or bag. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
purse panels, bag panels, dotted fabric, dye fix, tailor tacks, bonding web, machine stitch, turn the purse, lining panels, stripe fabric, feather trim, base panel, cotton poplin, half widthwise, seam allowances, top tension, slip stitch, back seam, straight stitch, main fabric
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