Fabulous Bags to Stitch & Make

Crafters who love to pair their accessories with their own individual spirit will delight in this dynamic guide that incorporates quilting and free machine embroidery techniques that result in stunning bags and purses for all occasions. With each required technique skillfully taught and carefully explained, aspiring designers will learn how to employ ribbons and bondable fiber and how to make stylish cords that give bags and purses that personal touch. The fabrics used include cotton, silk, and felt as well as more exotic metallic organza, chiffon, velvet, and netting. Variegated and metallic machine threads add texture, and the bags and purses are further embellished with beads, sequins, shisha mirrors, and various colored wire. Detailed step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions guide crafters through the construction and decoration of five beautiful bags and six purses.