Bags for Life

21 projects to make, customise and love for ever

Bags for Life
Stuart Hillard
Our Price:
NZ$ 39.99
Hardback
h246 x 189mm - 176pg
2 Sep 2021 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9781911663409
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Currently no stock in-store, stock is sourced to your order
Join Stuart Hillard as he expands his expertise from quilt-making to bagmaking. With 20 stylish patterns for every occasion Stuart provides achievable patterns, fast makes for all abilities and professional looking results. Delving into the anatomy of the bag, take a visual tour of the various parts of different bags, before moving onto the specific details of pockets, zips, piping, binding, straps and handles and even metalwork. The bags are grouped according to use but with plenty of ideas for ' cross-pollination' . Chapters include:A Trip to the Market: trolley bags to shop and go; simple drawstring produce bags; expanding market tote; and a wallet. A Day at the Beach: Convertible tote ' n' towel; splash proof sling and book bag; and multi-purpose hobo perfect for carrying food, blankets and even baby essentials. A Picnic by the Lake: Picnic bag with insulated interior; bottle carrier; and drawstring games and play mat. A Meeting in the City: The ultimate workbag with room for a laptop or tables; the overnight attache; and a don' t shoot the messenger bag, an everyday essential. A Weekend in the Country: The ultimate weekend bag with plenty of pockets; an absolute essentials roll-up pouch; and a multi-pocketed zippered toiletry bag. A Great Night In (for every crafter!): Knitting bag to store your current project in style; a sewing machine bag; a project pouch; and a drawstring project bag.
Internationally recognized, Stuart Hillard has built a reputation as one of the UK' s leading quilt designers, teachers and home decor experts with over 25 years experience and more than 100 published patterns to his name. Stuart is a monthly columnist with Sew magazine, British Patchwork and Quilting. Known as the maverick star of the first series of BBC2' s The Great British Sewing Bee, his approach is fun, fresh, inclusive and achievable. He was a guest judge on Channel 4' s primetime Kirstie' s Handmade Christmas, and a regular presenter on Create & Craft in the UK and USA. He has represented global companies including Accuquilt, Bernina, HandiQuilter and Gutermann at global trade and consumer craft shows.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781911663409
Published: 2 Sep 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pavilion Books
Publisher: Pavilion Books
Format: Hardback
Height: 246mm
Width: 189mm
Pages: 176

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