Recently I came across what has become my new favorite bag making book. I got the book to peruse as a possible book to teach bag making from in my shop.
The great thing about this book is that it teaches you about all the basic elements of a bag - interfacings & battings, hardware, pockets, closures (like zippers and magnetic snaps), etc. You start with a basic tote bag pattern. Then working your way through the book you learn how to alter this basic tote bag by adding elements and changing the shape.
I love the book and ordered several copies for the shop. The bag I chose to make as a store sample is the Cross-Body Bag. It has two outside pockets, one zippered (photo directly below) and one open (second photo below).
It has a zipper on the top and no pockets on the inside.
In addition, the shoulder strap is adjustable and calls for cool hardware. It is large enough to carry a tablet but not so large that you can load it down with a bunch of heavy junk.
If you are interested in learning to make bags, this is a great book to own. You can follow the patterns in the book, as is, or use them to learn how to create your own unique "perfect bag."
The great thing about this book is that it teaches you about all the basic elements of a bag - interfacings & battings, hardware, pockets, closures (like zippers and magnetic snaps), etc. You start with a basic tote bag pattern. Then working your way through the book you learn how to alter this basic tote bag by adding elements and changing the shape.
I love the book and ordered several copies for the shop. The bag I chose to make as a store sample is the Cross-Body Bag. It has two outside pockets, one zippered (photo directly below) and one open (second photo below).
It has a zipper on the top and no pockets on the inside.
In addition, the shoulder strap is adjustable and calls for cool hardware. It is large enough to carry a tablet but not so large that you can load it down with a bunch of heavy junk.
If you are interested in learning to make bags, this is a great book to own. You can follow the patterns in the book, as is, or use them to learn how to create your own unique "perfect bag."