relaxed, grown-up color combination of this lace print makes it easy to use with any outfit. Cut the shoulder strap longer if you want to wear the bag at waist length.
Instructions on pages 63–64
30. ~ 38.
Little Fancy Purse in Soft Fabric
This purse has a sweet, rounded shape when the strings are drawn. Made from two pieces of fabric, it’s easily decorated with beads, your favorite buttons or ribbons.
Instructions on pages 36–37 and pages 54–55
part 3
Fashion Bags
39. 40.
Bag with Frame
There’s a whiff of nostalgia to this bag with its frame and cute, voluminous shape. Appliqué made from floral material has been added to accent the soft double-layer gauze. The handles crocheted from hand sewing thread add a gentle touch.
Instructions for bag 39 on pages 65–66, for bag 40 on page 67
41. 42.
Small Bag
The soft, pretty, see-through patterns of this cotton voile are perfect for hand stitching. A glass bead has been used as a closure on one version, while the other has glass beads and a tassel. A lace strap or one made from glass beads strung onto crocheted hand sewing thread add gentle expression.
Instructions on pages 68–69
The charm of self-cover buttons is that you can use whatever fabric you like!
43. 44.
Bag with Lace-trim Zipper (S, L)
The shape of this bag allows it to fit perfectly to your body when worn on the shoulder. The well-formed gussets mean even the small version has room for everything you need to carry. Both inner and outer layers are linen, with fusible bag interfacing creating a sturdy finished product. Add buttons covered in check fabric or sequins and lines of stitching for a fashionable touch.
Instructions on pages 71–73
45. ~ 58.
Vase-shaped Bag
The curved lines of this bag are real attention-grabbers. The trick to creating an attractive silhouette is to cut the fusible quilt wadding to the bag’s finished size. The decorations are up to you: sequins, beads, embroidery, appliqué—let your imagination run wild.
Instructions on pages 74–75
59.
Tucked Bag with Corsage
Made from the same fabric as the bag, the corsage decoration is created by simply sewing all around a flower shape and drawing up the threads. Fusible interfacing allows it to retain a nice shape.
Instructions on pages 76–77
Cut a flower shape from scrap fabric, sew around it and gather stitches.
60.
Tucked Bag with Floral Embroidery
The pale pink tones used in this bag seem to inspire kind, calm feelings. Floral embroidery is added as an accent. A magnet has been attached inside as a closure.
Instructions on pages 78–79
Lesson 1
19. 20. Flat Bag
Photo: page 15
• MATERIALS FOR 19
Gingham (for the outer fabric and handles)
20 x 28 in (50 x 70cm)
Fusible belt interfacing 1⅛ in wide x 22 in (3cm wide x 55cm)
Hand sewing thread such as MOCO brand, brown
Hand sewing thread such as Schappe Spun brand, beige
• MATERIALS FOR 20
Striped fabric (for the outer fabric and handles) 16 x 24 in (40 x 60cm)
Fusible belt interfacing 1⅛ in wide x 16 in (3cm wide x 40cm)
Hand sewing thread such as MOCO brand, brown
Hand sewing thread such as Schappe Spun brand, beige
• DRAFTING
( ①cm = ⅜in;
