Reviews for The Perfect Handmade Bag by Clare Youngs

"Show off your green credentials in a fashionable way by making some of the lovely bags – totes, shoppers, holdalls, gym bags, drawstrings bags and more. There are purses and dainty handbags, too. In all, there are thirty five bags designed to suit all tastes. Accompanying each design in bright colourful photography, clear instructions and diagrams and hints on technique. Just make one of these lovely items and the money you will save will justify the cost of the book. Add a few embellishments or choose a different fabric and you have a truly unique fashion item – how can you resist?" Classic Stitches

"More then just a handbag book – this super title focuses on the use of recycled materials to make a chic range of designs in all sort of shapes and sizes to suit every occasion. There are 35 projects included for bags grouped into purses, shoulder bags, totes, evening bags and kids' styles that are both practical and stylish. Most of the designs are quick and easy to make and are versatile enough to work in a wide range of fabrics that can be readily found in the average home. Jeans, household linens, cottons, old scarves and felted wool can all be used to make the base bags that are then embellished with embroidery, buttons, ribbon and appliqué. Most of the projects are simple enough for even beginner to tackle and the instructions are clearly illustrated and easy to follow. A handy techniques section covers all the basic including equipment, interfacing, machine stitching, handles, covered buttons and embroidery stitches. This fun title is a good investment." Sewing World

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