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Lisa Lam. The Bag Making Bible
Contents. Foreword by Amy Butler. Introduction. Basic Equipment. The Sewing Machine. Anatomy of a Bag. 1: Getting Started. Make it… The Versatile Book Bag. 2: Choosing Fabrics. Make it… The Reversible Bucket Bag. 3: Structure And Reinforcement. Make it… The Cocktail Ruffle Clutch. 4: Linings. Make it…The Organized Office Bag. 5: Closures. Make it… The Oversized Fashionista Bag. 6: Handles And Straps. Make it… The Great Getaway Bag. 7: Pockets. Make it… The Multi-Tasking Tote. 8: Edgings and Trimmings. Make it… The Piping-Hot Hobo. Construction. Suppliers. About the Author. Copyright
Dedication
Foreword
Introduction
Basic Equipment
Cutting
Marking, measuring and pinning
Bag-making tools
The Sewing Machine
Machine feet
Machine stitches
Anatomy of a Bag
First impressions
Just around the corner
What’s inside counts
1: Getting Started
Using Patterns
Label snob …
Understanding Patterns
Language skills …
Glossary of terms and abbreviations
Fabric Preparation and Cutting
Fabric preparation tips
Spray away …
Fabric cutting tips
Modifying Patterns
Increasing the size
Decreasing the size
Make it…The Versatile Book Bag
Need to know
Easy as Pie & Flat-bottomed girl
You will need. For each bag
Preparation. Cut the fabric pieces as follows:
Also cut:
Assemble Easy as Pie
Box clever …
Happy handles …
Assemble Flat-Bottomed Girl
Peek-a-Boo Pleats
You will need
Preparation. Cut the fabric pieces as follows:
Also cut:
Assemble the bag
2: Choosing Fabrics
Feeling good …
Fabric Types
Oilcloth know-how …
Working with Colour and Pattern
Playing with colour
Using Texture
Playing with pattern
Sourcing fabrics for bag making
Interfacing and Interlining
What’s the difference between interfacing and interlining?
Label logic …
Need to know
Ironing on interfacing
Sewing in interlining
Weights of interfacing and interlining
The great experiment
Stick it to me!
Make it…The Reversible Bucket Bag
Need to know
You will need
Preparation. Cut the fabric and interfacing pieces as follows:
Also cut:
Funky fabrics …
The binding, button loop, self-cover button and interfacing
The bag exterior
The bag lining
Assembling the bag
The bag lining
The side top edges and handles
3: Structure And Reinforcement
Turn up the volume …
Darts
You will need
Testing times …
Need to know
Strength and beauty …
Pleats
You will need
Need to know
Pleat practice …
Sitting pretty …
Gussets
You will need
Need to know
Dig deep …
Less is more …
Flat Bottoms
You will need
Need to know
Mock it up …
Gathers
You will need
Graceful gathers …
Need to know
Reinforcement
Make it… The Cocktail Ruffle Clutch
Need to know
You will need
Preparation. Cut the fabric and interfacing pieces as follows:
Also cut:
The handle
The ruffle trim
The bag exterior
Leather know-how …
The bag lining
The bag flap
Assembling the bag
4: Linings
Quick cuts …
Line ‘em up …
Flush Zip Pocket
You will need
Need to know
Cut down to size …
Zip Partition Pocket
You will need
Need to know
Pocket width …
Inserting Linings: Drop-In Method
You will need
Need to know
Short and sweet …
Fray away …
Inserting Linings: Pull Through and Turn Out Method
You will need
Need to know
Mystery movements …
Make it…The Organized Office Bag
Need to know
You will need
Preparation. Cut the fabric and interfacing pieces as follows:
Also cut:
The interfacing, gusset, strap and laptop harness
The bag exterior
The bag lining
The bag flap
Assembling the bag
5: Closures
The professionals …
Zips
Put on weight …
Need to know
Snaps and locks
Opposites attract …
Pulling power …
Eyelets and rivets
Living together …
Top Edge Zip
You will need
Need to know
Careful clipping …
Concealed Top Edge Zip
You will need
Need to know
Perfect symmetry …
Box Top Zip
You will need
Need to know
General advice
Snaps
You will need. Magnetic snap
Invisible magnetic snap
Need to know
Magnetic snap
Invisible magnetic snap
Twist Lock
You will need
Need to know
Call for reinforcements …
One snip at a time …
Make it… The Oversized Fashionista Bag
Need to know
You will need
Preparation. Cut the fabric and interfacing pieces as follows:
Also cut:
The interfacing, strap and handle
The bag exterior
Rivet rivet …
The bag lining
The bag flap
Assembling the bag
Take your time …
6: Handles And Straps
Window shopping …
Open-End Straps
You will need
Need to know
Closed-End Straps
You will need
Need to know
Two-Faced Straps
You will need
Need to know
Iron with care …
Hook and Ring Straps
You will need
Need to know
Strapping suggestion …
Adjustable Straps
You will need
Need to know
Piped Handles
You will need
Need to know
No trigger hooks handy? …
SIX IDEAS FOR ‘UPCYCLING’ ITEMS TO MAKE BAG HANDLES
Ready-Made Handles
WHY USE READY-MADE HANDLES?
Types of ready-made handles
Make it… The Great Getaway Bag
Need to know
You will need
Preparation. Cut the fabric and interfacing pieces as follows:
Also cut:
Stay organized …
Interfacing, strap and handles and zip preparation
The bag exterior
Pipe dreams …
The box top zip (exterior)
Assembling the bag exterior
The bag lining
The box top zip (lining)
Assembling the bag
Box top zip – final assembly
7: Pockets
Pockets of creativity …
Slip Pocket
You will need
Need to know
Metal-free zone …
Lined Slip Pocket
You will need
Need to know
Pocket protection …
Bellows Pocket
You will need
Need to know
Pocket placement …
Pockets too thick? …
Elasticized-Top Pocket
You will need
Need to know
Channel tunnel …
Darted-Corner Pocket
You will need
Need to know
Fastening fun …
Make it…The Multi-Tasking Tote
Need to know
You will need
Preparation. Cut the fabric and interfacing pieces as follows:
Also cut:
Label logic …
The tabs, handles, ties and bound edge pockets
The bag exterior
The bag lining
Assembling the bag
8: Edgings and Trimmings
Upcycle and away …
Two types of binding – straight or bias
Making Your Own Bias Binding
Bound Edges
You will need
Need to know
Piped Edges
You will need
Need to know
In the groove …
Shopping for Trimmings
At source …
Make it… The Piping-Hot Hobo
Need to know
You will need
Preparation. Cut the fabric and interfacing pieces as follows:
Also cut:
Interfacing and central gusset seam
The handle loops
The bag exterior
The bag lining
The bag flap
Best foot forward …
Assembling the bag
Confidence booster …
Assembling the bag
Construction
General order of bag making preparation
Smooth operator …
General order of bag lining construction
General order of bag exterior construction
Suppliers
UK
USA
About the Author
Acknowledgments
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