Sew a tempting trio of bags that works well together or separately—great for shopping trips, a weekend getaway, or date-night essentials! Cut into your favorite fabrics and make a carryall bucket tote, a sassy shoulder bag, and a just-right wristlet. Keep your contents secure with a magnetic closure, plenty of pockets, and swivel hooks to securely clip the purse in place within the bucket bag. Full-size patterns plus tips for sewing success are included. • 3 bags in 1! Sew a carryall bucket tote, a sassy shoulder bag, and a just-right wristlet • Keep your contents secure with built-in swivel hooks, zipper pockets, and a magnetic closure • Use together or separately for shopping, a night out, or travel, with a purse for every occasion • Full-size pattern sheet included

With three exterior designs to choose from, plus mix-and-match pockets and closure choices, you can make exactly the bag you want! Carry it like a tote—or use the shoulder strap for the trendy foldover shape. When you unexpectedly have your hands full, feed the shoulder strap through the convenient loop and you have a backpack! The pattern also includes a clever and useful purse organizer that you can use to make switching bags a cinch. Comes with complete instructions.

This versatile and stylish bag comes in three sizes: small, medium, and large weekender—perfect for those overnight trips (fits carry-on luggage requirements)! Play with 2 different colors of kraft-tex and customize the interchangeable band with outside zipper pockets, inside passport pockets, and even knitting needle holders! Or add elastic straps and use the band by itself to carry your yoga mat or picnic blanket. The clever zipper treatment allows each of the three bags to open wide, making finding your necessities a breeze. Includes advice and tips on sewing and handling kraft-tex.

Trade in your sad sack for a flashy new backpack in brilliant kraft-tex—the textile that looks like leather but sews like fabric. Weaving kraft-tex into beautifully textured panels, you'll learn advanced bag-making techniques: adding interior and exterior zippered pockets, a cargo pocket, adjustable straps with buckles and eyelets, purse feet, and a swivel hook. The perfect accessory for your backpack, the woven wristlet attaches to the bag, but you'll love to carry it solo!

Snuggable, huggable, and tons of fun to sew! Stitch 5 adorable animal stuffies—a puppy, panda, piggy, rabbit, and kitty—from one basic pattern. Simply change the facial features for a new plush friend. Embroider lovable faces with hand stitching and felt appliqué, and don't forget the ears and tail! With full-size pattern pieces for an 18" doll included, these buddies are easy to make, even for beginners. Kids can't resist these squeezable best friends! • Sew 5 adorable animal stuffies from one basic pattern—a puppy, panda, piggy, rabbit, and kitty • Embroider lovable faces with simple stitches and easy felt appliqué • Full-size pattern sheets and beginner-friendly instructions included

Combine durable and stylish kraft-tex with hefty denim to create a yoga bag meant to last! The handy shoulder strap and exterior zippered pocket are pretty and practical, while the water bottle holder with an adjustable strap adds even more functionality. Then give some flair to the whole ensemble with a magnolia flower accent made entirely of kraft-tex. Meanwhile, learn new skills inspired by shoe-making, including a goiser stitch around the zippered pocket and brogueing details on the water bottle holder that show off the back of the denim through the kraft-tex..

Work that patchwork with 15 modern quilted bags from experienced pattern designer Sue Kim! From a roomy market tote to a tablet sleeve and handy backpack, these simple patchwork purses are fun to quilt and carry. Instructions on pockets, straps, zippers, piping, and hardware will help confident beginners achieve a professional finish. Full-size pattern pieces are included, along with a gallery of alternate colorways (including all-solid versions) for each project!

A beginner’s guide and visual dictionary for young people who want to learn to sew, packed with photos: “Some of the coolest projects we've seen.”—Kiki Magazine With this book by Sophie Kerr—with some help from her parents, Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr of Modern Quilt Studio—kids can learn how to navigate a sewing machine, make smart fabric choices, and use basic sewing tools. Sixteen kid-friendly projects run the gamut from clothes to bags to accessories, while clear, step-by-step instructions walk kids through the creation of each. Throughout the book, tips from Sophie offer design and construction advice from a kid's perspective—and move from simpler to more complex projects as kids’ skills develop. The book "grows" with the sewist, offering more complex project as the reader's skills develop. It also functions as a visual dictionary of tools, materials, and terms that will be a go-to reference for young sewists.

An accessible guide to creating and sewing doll's clothes for budding designers and crafty kids

Designer Jess Brown is known for her irresistible, starry-eyed rag dolls. In this inspiring book, Brown shares a custom pattern and simple instructions to sew, personalize, and accessorize your own rag doll. Illustrating the story behind these dolls, the book places emphasis on natural materials, vintage fabrics, beautiful notions, and quality craftsmanship. Make the dolls for the children—of all ages—in your life to love now and cherish for decades. After making the doll, follow Brown's patterns for darling accessories such as an apron, overcoat, and knickers.