Sew Brilliant Bags: Choose from 12 beautiful projects, then design your own (SEW SERIES)

The crafting superstar and author of Love to Sew shares 12 customizable bag projects plus tips and techniques for creating your own designs. It can be difficult to find just the right bag design: you might want the shape and pockets of one combined with the size and handles of another. But how do you put all these different elements together to create your perfect bag? Debbie Shore teaches you how in Sew Brilliant Bags . Her friendly advice and step-by-step instructions make it easy to create these designs or mix and match the techniques, ideas, or fabrics to make your own creation. Debbie offers a wide variety of projects, including a large, square-bottomed beach bag, a zipped, curved-top shoulder bag, an oilcloth tote, a pleated cosmetic bag, and a three-pocket cross-body bag with a magnetic fastener. She also covers a range of techniques, from adding piping and making eyelets to inserting zips, adding handles and straps, and creating a square bag base. It can be difficult to find bag designs that really inspire you: you might want the shape and pockets of one combined with the size and handles of another. But how do you put all these different elements together to create your perfect bag? Let sewing superstar Debbie Shore equip you with all the techniques you need to create 12 beautiful, customisable projects, and then show you how to apply these techniques and ideas to create your own unique designs. The projects are wide-ranging, giving you plenty of ideas and techniques to try out, including a large, square-bottomed beach bag, a zipped, curved-top shoulder bag, an oilcloth tote, a pleated cosmetic bag, and a three-pocket cross-body bag with a magnetic fastener. Learn how to complete a range of techniques, from adding piping and making eyelets to inserting zips, adding handles and straps and creating a square bag base. What you create next is up to you! Mix and match techniques, fabrics and ideas to create a truly personal bag. All the techniques and stitches you need are clearly explained, and the projects can all be made on a basic sewing machine. The book is packed full of Debbie's friendly help and advice, with all the projects shown using clear step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions Transform your fabric scraps into beautiful gifts for friends and family with this easy-to-follow guide from an award-winning sewing guru. In Half Yard Gifts, you'll find 22 projects to sew and give away, each made using less than half a yard of fabric. The book contains gifts for all your family and friends: the projects range from pincushions, bags, and paperweights to aprons for budding chefs, kneeling pads for gardeners, and tool belts for DIY-enthusiasts. The projects are made in a range of prints and styles and use a range of techniques: either follow each project closely, or adapt the size and fabric to suit the recipient. Debbie gives advice on how to customise the projects, so that you can create the perfect gift for your loved one. This book is perfect for those who are new to sewing and need some guidance with the basic techniques and key information, as Debbie's friendly advice and clear step-by-step photography make it a doddle. But it's also packed with fresh ideas and designs that will inspire you even if you're an experienced sewer and are looking for a way to use up your stash and create meaningful gifts that your loved ones will treasure. Half Yard Gifts is the latest title from sewing guru Debbie Shore, and the next book in her best-selling half yard series. It contains 22 projects to sew and give away, each made using less than half a yard of fabric. The book contains gifts for all your family and the projects range from pincushions, bags and paperweights to aprons for budding chefs, kneeling pads for gardeners and tool belts for DIY-enthusiasts. The projects are made in a range of prints and styles and use a range of either follow each project closely, or adapt the size and fabric to suit the recipient. Debbie gives advice on how to customise the projects, so that you can create the perfect gift for your loved one. This book would be perfect if you are new to sewing and need some guidance with the basic techniques and key information, as Debbies friendly advice and clear step-by-step photography make it a doddle. But its also packed with fresh ideas and designs that will inspire you even if youve been a keen sewer for many years and are looking for a way to use up your stash and create meaningful gifts that your loved ones will treasure. Debbie Shore has a passion for sewing, and her fresh, contemporary designs coupled with simple, easy-to-follow instructions make this book a recipe for success. All of the projects use just half a yard (about half a metre) of fabric, making them ideal for using up scraps and oddments left over from other projects or sold off cheaply by your favourite fabric store. All you need is a sewing machine and a basic sewing kit, and in no time at all you'll be making one of the gorgeous projects in the book. There are twenty-six to choose from, including beautiful bags, aprons, a craft caddy for storing your making kit, padded coat hangers, a chicken doorstop, a handy wash bag, a notice board and numerous other gifts and accessories for you, your family and your home. The basic techniques you need to know are explained clearly at the beginning of the book, and every step-by-step project is accompanied by a fabulous photograph of the finished piece, which will not fail to delight and inspire you Building on the success of her previous book, Making Cushion Covers , Debbie Shore has turned her attention to bunting. Her imaginative, modern designs give a new twist to these traditional decorations, making them ideal for adorning special celebrations, your garden or your home. With 29 eye-catching projects to choose from, all accompanied by simple, easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photographs, you are sure to find something in this book to excite and inspire you. Choose from romantic Valentine's bunting, festive advent calender bunting, fragrant lavender bag bunting, as well as Halloween bunting, felt bunting, frilly bunting, and lots more. All you need is a sewing machine and a basic sewing kit, and with all the basic techniques explained clearly at the beginning of the book, there is nothing to stop you getting going on a project straight away, even if you are a complete beginner. Turn fabric scraps into holiday treasures with this guide featuring more than 30 sewing projects by the creator of the Half Yard Sewing Club. In Half Yard Christmas, Debbie Shore shares charming holiday creations that are fun and easy to make. Best of all, each one requires only a half-yard of fabric! With six themed chapters—Rustic, Traditional, Contemporary, Monochrome, Scandinavian, and Kids—you can select your favorite Christmas style or mix and match throughout your home. These simple yet stylish projects include everything from stockings and Santa hats to fabric wreaths, ornaments, figurines, and more. Debbie's friendly guidance, and easy-to-follow photography make this guide ideal for beginners as well as more experienced sewers looking for quick and easy holiday projects. Are you craving a crafty, creative Christmas? Let Debbie Shore show you how to create all the accessories youll need in the latest addition to her best-selling Half Yard series. Featuring six themed chapters rustic, traditional, contemporary, monochrome, Scandinavian and kids theres something for everyone: you can select your favourite Christmas style or mix and match throughout your home. With over 30 simple, stylish projects, each requiring only a half yard of fabric, this book will have you feeling festive in no time. Featuring Debbies unique brand of friendly guidance, and packed with easy-to-follow photography, this book is ideal for beginners as well as providing inspiration to more experienced sewers. Are you craving a crafty, creative Christmas? Let Debbie Shore show you how to create all the accessories you'll need in the latest addition to her best-selling Half Yard series. Featuring six themed chapters-- rustic, traditional, contemporary, monochrome, Scandinavian and kids--there's something for everyone: you can select your favourite Christmas style or mix and match throughout your home. With over 30 simple, stylish projects requiring only half yards of fabric, this book will have you feeling festive in no time. Featuring Debbie's unique brand of friendly guidance, and packed with easy-to-follow photography, this book is ideal for beginners as well as providing inspiration to more experienced sewers "Sewing superstar, Debbie Shore, has designed 40 gorgeous home accessories that can be made using half a yard of fabric or less. The projects are divided into accessories for the Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen and Bedroom, with a special section for picnics. Clear step by step instructions and beautiful photography make it easy to create desirable projects from a tablecloth, magazine box, chair slip, napkins, napkin ring, oven mitt, apron, tea cosy, cafe curtain and jewellery roll, to a picnic place mat, bread bag and bottle bag, and more. Debbie's flair for design and eye for fresh, beautiful fabrics make these home accessories that readers will make to run up for themselves."--Amazon.com Showcasing cushions as a great way of brightening up a room and adding a personal touch, this book offers 26 gorgeous designs in a range of contemporary styles and fabrics, with numerous ideas and inspiration for more unique creations. Uncomplicated and easy to follow, the guide is readily accessible to complete beginners with step-by-step photographs and no-fuss instructions. The projects also show how crafters can achieve a designer look at a fraction of the cost by recycling items from around the house-such as children's clothes, old jeans, unused tablecloths, last year's bedding, ribbons, buttons, and more-and incorporating them into their pillow cover designs. Sewing superstar, Debbie Shore has a real flair for designing simple projects that look amazing, and in this book she has created ingenious storage solutions to keep the home neat, tidy and beautifully styled. All the techniques and stitches needed are clearly explained, and the projects can all be made on a basic sewing machine. Projects are included for all areas of the home, and include a storage cube, drawstring toy bag, garment cover, iron caddy, jewellery pouch, tablet cover, knitting needle roll, drawer liner, laundry bag, sewing machine bag, gift wrap storage and even a heat-proof pouch for hair straighteners. "Half Yard Heaven is packed full of quick and easy projects that are kind to your pocket and to the environment, all designed to be made with pieces of fabric less than half a yard long. Using simple, step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs, Debbie Shore shows us the value of hoarding and how to put to use all your left-over scraps to create practical and beautiful accessories for you, your family and your home. With 26 stylish projects to choose from, you will not fail to find something in this book to delight and inspire you."--Back cover Introduction Useful materials and tools Basic techniques Useful stitches Chair back caddy Storage cube Toy bag Straighteners pouch Craft caddy Small case Garment cover Iron caddy Jewellery pouch Garden tote Dish carrier Under bed storage Nursery bag Knitting needle roll Pen case Hoop basket Drawer liner Toy hammock Big basket Laundry bag Needlecraft booklet Gift wrap pouch Sewing machine bag. "Debbie Shore has a real flair for designing simple projects that look amazing, and in this book she has created ingenious storage solutions to keep the home neat, tidy and beautifully styled. All the techniques and stitches needed are clearly explained, and the projects can all be made on a basic sewing machine. Projects are included for all areas of the home"--Publisher's description Half Yard Christmas contains over 30 stylish, festive projects in six Christmas-themed chapters - rustic, traditional, contemporary, monochrome, Scandinavian and kids. Simply select your favourite Christmas style or mix and match them throughout your home. Featuring Debbie Shore's informative and friendly guidance, this book is ideal for sewers of all abilities. Sew 12 stylish bags in all shapes and sizes. Follow Debbie's easy-to-use instructions and clear step-by-step photography; all the techniques are fully explain and all the projects can be made using a basic sewing machine. Use Debbie's 'design toolkit' to customise the projects to suit your tastes and to successfully design and make your own unique creations Let sewing superstar Debbie Shore equip you with all the techniques you need to create 12 beautiful bags, and then show you how to use these skills to create your own bag designs. The book is packed full of Debbie's friendly help and advice, clear step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions. The latest title from sewing guru Debbie Shore, Half Yard Gifts contains 22 projects, each made using less than half a yard of fabric. There are gifts in here for everyone, along with advice on how to customise the designs so that you can create the perfect gift Are You Craving A Crafty, Creative Christmas? Featuring Six Themed Chapters--rustic, Traditional, Contemporary, Monochrome, Scandinavian, And Kids--there's Something For Everyone In This Book Of 30 Projects, Each Of Which Requires Only A Half Yard Of Fabric. Popular sewing author, Debbie Shore, has designed 25 beautiful and practical storage solutions for the home that are easy to make with her clear instructions and step by step photographs. All the basic techniques and stitches are clearly explained. Presents twenty-six quick and easy projects designed to be made with pieces of fabris less than half a yard long, including tote bags, pocket aprons, glasses cases, place mats, slippers, and garden gloves "[T]wenty-six gorgeous designs to choose from, with ideas and inspiration for many more--all with clear, step-by-step photographs and no-fuss, easy-to-follow instructions"--Page 4 of cover Debbie Shore has created 31 beautiful home accessories that are easy to make using half a yard of fabric or less. Make 26 gorgeous cushion covers with Debbie Shore's easy, tried-and-tested techniques.