Boutique Bags
$50.00
The book front says Classic Style for Modern Living, 19 projects and 76 bags. That's a lot of bags, and I found the book really did deliver on that.
The book begins with a short Introduction, in which Kim tells us this is her second book. She also tells us this book is fine for the beginner sewist. I agree with her. Most of the projects in this book are geared for beginner sewists, but there is enough interest and variety in the designs that even the more advanced would enjoy using these patterns and techniques and creating their own unique interpretations too.
The first chapter is a great chapter on Tools, Supplies and Basic Techniques. This chapter has dozens of techniques. There are multiple photos to go along with each explanation – each step is shown. I was struck when reading through it what a great resource it would be for so many bags – not just the ones in the book, and how worthwhile just this chapter makes the book. Here are a couple of glimpses of those techniques: Inserting a zipper, and inserting a front clasp.<head><meta charset="UTF-8" /></head>
You will find full step by step and photo tutorials on such bag making techniques as:
- how to install magnetic snaps, twist locks, metal purse frames
- finishing tips such as trimming and notching seams
- pocket construction for a slip pocket, elastic pocket, and zipper pockets too
- how to add piping to your seams
- using gathers and darts to shape the bags
- straps such as adjustable straps, sewing leather straps
From those basic techniques, the book breaks down into three main chapters – Small Projects, Clutches, and Bags.
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