Bags: Sew 18 Stylish Bags for Every Occasion

by Anna Alicia

Whether you're a beginner crafter or experienced maker, Bags will help you build on your skill level as you create a stunning range of bags from a simple drawstring tote to a stylish backpack.

As you work your way through the 18 projects, you'll learn how to sew interesting shapes (such as a cubed bag or round bucket bag), work with different fabrics (cotton, canvas, linen and more), and discover how to work in zips, pockets, straps, and other add-ons.

Step-by-step guidance, plus a wealth of tips and tricks, mean you'll build in confidence as you develop your technique, while modern designs and details will inspire you to get creative with your makes.

Genres: Crafts

144 pages, Paperback

Published August 20, 2019

About the author

Anna Alicia is the East London designer-maker behind textile-jewelry and homeware label A Alicia. Over the past three and a half years A Alicia has developed a reputation for contemporary, beautifully crafted, ethical textile jewelry and homewares. A Alicia collections are now stocked in boutiques and galleries internationally. A Alicia collections gain regular press attention - recent press includes the Guardian, The Sunday Times, the Wall Street Journal, Mollie Makes craft magazine and influential blogs such as DesignSponge, Decor8 and Kingdom of Style. Anna Alicia also teaches bespoke workshops aimed at introducing contemporary, design-led crafts to a wider audience.

Reviews

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5. I am pretty much a beginner, and I feel like I need more info, more directions and/or more pics. I like that there are different levels of difficulty and lots of different styles and techniques to learn. I haven't tried making any of the bags yet, so my fingers are crossed that I'll be able to figure it out once I do. Checked this out from the library, but considering buying it so I have time to try making one (or more).

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a nice, colourful, step-by-step guide to making handy bags to carry all your stuff.
The instructions are clear, so a beginner could make bags they are proud to wear or gift.
I like this book, but I notice there are no templates to trace or print-off, so the reader has to be accurate with the ruler and pencil. I really can't fault this book. It is a handy addition to the crafters' library.

[Syntha Green · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some cute bags in here