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Simply Sublime Bags: 30 No-Sew, Low-Sew Projects (Paperback)

by Jodi Kahn (Author)
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Product Description
You’ll tire of hearing “Where did you get that bag?”

Simply Sublime Bags offers the secrets to creating four-figure-price-tag-worthy bags. And most of them only take an afternoon! Whether it’s a casual carryall or a ritzy, patent leather clutch, the envy of your friends is only a few hours away.

Why break the bank for a designer bag when you can easily make your own unique fashion statement? In Simply Sublime Bags, you’ll find 30 do-it-yourself, clever and affordable handbag projects—all of which require little to no sewing. With inventive methods of construction (like duct-taped reinforced interiors and iron fusing), these hip handbags, totes, and clutches have all the looks that bag-lovers want—the shine of patent leather, Chanel-style chain straps, or even funky logos—and each can be personalized to your own taste. The materials are easy to find in hardware, home, office supply, and fabric stores—sometimes even in your own closet!

Bags include:
• Charmed, I’m Sure—brightly colored vinyl makeup bags with vintage plastic charm zipper pulls
• Keyhole Clutch—pink-and-white houndstooth fabric lined with duct tape, with keyhole cutouts for handles
• Shower Curtain Tote—you guessed it, a funky fabric tote made from a shower curtain
• Nights in Black Satin—an elegant evening clutch made from satin ribbon stapled together and adorned with a rhinestone earring clasp

Day to evening, totes to clutches, and everything in between, Simply Sublime Bags has something for every occasion. The results? Simply sublime!

About the Author
JODI KAHN is a writer and former television producer who has worked on programs such as Late Night with David Letterman and The Jon Stewart Show. Her articles have appeared in several magazines, including Real Simple and Time Out New York, and she is also the author of The Little Pink Book of Elegance. Kahn lives in Larchmont, New York, with her husband and two children.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Potter Craft (July 8, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0307393623
  • ISBN-13: 978-0307393623
  • Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #29,423 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #59 in  Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Sewing
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is great fun!, July 9, 2008
While I'm not one to have the need to carry a bag, I love creative things and I love great gift ideas -- and this is all of that and more! Jodi Kahn is funny, inventive and full of wonderful ideas for things you can do yourself. This is a must-have for anyone who likes to make things for themselves and come up with their own individual sense of style! It's a must-have for friends and family who like to do this stuff together.

Buy yourself a copy...then some more for gifts! Anyone with a proclivity for crafts, homemade projects, etc. will absolutely love it!
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26 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat disappointing..., August 30, 2008
I wish I'd paid more attention to the subtitle of this books ("No-Sew, Low-Sew") and read the other Amazon reviewers before buying this book. While there are some unique bags in this book, NOTHING assembled with duct tape and staples is "four-figure-price-tag-worthy" as the product description suggests.

I make and sell bags and was looking for some different patterns. This book does have bags that are different, but they're not sellable to the market I'm trying to reach.

This book would be a great high-school project book, but otherwise, it's a bust. The bags made from placemats and the ones made from fabric shower curtains and pillow cases are the only noteworthy bags. The rest just seem disposable because of the construction materials.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars great for teens!, July 9, 2008
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My mom got this book for me: "Simply Sublime Bags", and I love it! I already made the CAUTION tape bag and all my friends think it's adorable. My mom is going to make the Nights in white Satin bag too. I would recomend this book for any kid who likes bags and wants to look super cool ; )
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very nicely done
It lives up to it's name, most of the projects in the book can be done without a sewing machine, and some of the most clever and cute purses are made fabric, duct tape, and a... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Shala Kerrigan

5.0 out of 5 stars Great "pocketbook" book.
This book has pocketbooks and bags for all ages. There are some complaints that it's more for younger girls, but most of the bags can be adapted for an older person just by... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kelly P

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, functional, and fashionable...it's in the bag!
This well illustrated, fun and instructive book enables crafters and sewers of ANY ability to create durable, attractive purses, totes, and accessories. Read more
Published 3 months ago by M. Chang

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Sublime Bags
The directions are very easy for the newcomer to crafts or someone who has been at it a long time. Suppplies are economical with suggestions where to find all the supplies from... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Nancey, IN

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
I have made several Tee Bags made from tee shirts and duct tape, from this book, can't wait to make some of the others. What fun!
Published 5 months ago by Jackie Sample

4.0 out of 5 stars Looks like fun
I received the book just before Christmas and my 10 year old daughter immediately started looking for a bag to make. The bags seem easy and fun to make. Read more
Published 6 months ago by H. Mcconnaughy

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to make, unique bags
I had seen this book before but not bought it until recently when at a holiday party someone made the T-shirt bag for a "wacky tacky grab bag" game. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Anne Tranquilli-Bausher

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
Saw the author make a t-shirt bag on the Today Show, and thought it was absolutely brilliant. The t-shirt bag and others in the book seem like fantastic ideas for a daughter's... Read more
Published 6 months ago by JHHCo

5.0 out of 5 stars wow!
This is one of the most amazing how-to books I've ever used. So far I've made two of the bags and they they both look fabulous. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Lavvie Epainos

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for simple projects
I bought this book after seeing the author's demonstration on Martha. The author delivers on the promise of innovative use of simple materials to create functional bags in a... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Kristi White

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