on page 45
1 Place in shopping basket
2 Place checked out items in bag
3 Pull drawstrings closed and go!
04.
Checkout Basket Bag
Set this bag into a supermarket basket when you get to the cash register and your shopping can be checked out and placed straight into the bag. All you have to do is pull the drawstrings shut and you’re ready to go. Great as a laundry bag too—there are plenty of ways to use this design.
Instructions on pages 46-47
Fold down to size, insert body of bag into pocket and do up the button— the bag becomes a compact pouch.
05. ~ 10.
Eco Bag
Plenty can fit in these large bags. The handles are wide so it’s easy to carry heavy things. Make a few in different fabrics or with different buttons to match your outfits.
Instructions on pages 48-49
11. 12.
Reversible Bags—Full-circle Bag and Puff-out Tuck Bag
11 is made from a circular piece of material which becomes a bag when the straps are drawn up. 12 has tucks in the base to create a gently rounded shape. Generous proportions make for ease of use. Reversibility is an added plus. Choose which side to display depending on your mood.
Instructions for bag 11 on pages 50–51; for bag 12 on pages 52–53
part 2
Everyday Bags
13. ~ 16.
Little Purse and Shoulder Bag with Flaps, Both in Small and Large Sizes
This design makes use of the number of squares in the patchwork pattern, with the edge of the patchwork pieces creating guidelines for easy cutting and stitching. It’s created by folding outer and inner bag pieces like origami, then matching them together. The button loops peeking out add a cute touch.
Instructions for bags 13 & 14 on page 58, for bags 15 & 16 on pages 56–57
17. ~ 18.
Tote Bag with Gusset (S, L)
The linen used in this design gets softer with each wash.
These bags are just the right size for running errands. Leather has been used for the handles.
Instructions on pages 35 and 70
19. 20.
Flat Bag (S, L)
With their basic “bag” shape, these easy-to-use bags are recommended for beginners. Made from only one piece of fabric, the fold becomes the base, and stitches in stand-out shades emphasize the simple design.
Instructions on pages 34–35
21.
Long Tote with Floral Motifs
The fashionable long rectangular shape and ease of use makes this a popular design. Made from floral print corduroy, the flower motif on the handles and the eye-catching stitching at the motif’s center are cute accents.
Instructions on page 59
22.
Tote with Pompom
A pompom made of felt and wool creates a warm look for this bag, which is a simple design using one piece of felt fabric. As it’s made from felt, it’s not necessary to finish off the edges. The handles are crocheted from the same wool as the pompom.
Instructions on page 60
Wind wool around thick card to create pompom.
Apply appliqué fabric to the bag and stitch.
23. ~ 25.
Picnic Tote (S, M, L)
As the inner and outer fabrics for this bag are both linen, it has some body to it already, but the shape is retained by using belt interfacing around the opening and a board in the base. This versatile bag lends itself to all kinds of uses.
Instructions on pages 61–62
26. ~ 29.
Purse and Shoulder Bag with Spring Clasp
The
