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Synopsis
All of us have things to carry: papers for the office, a book to read on the train, exercise gear for the gym, groceries from the store, and clothes for a weekend jaunt. Stash them in a super stylish bag that you've made yourself--one that's just the right size, shape, and material for your needs. From quick-and-easy designs that take only an hour to a sturdy, last-a-lifetime backpack, these 40 totes, carryalls, rucksacks, and knapsacks come in every variety. Novice sewers will love the variety of multipurpose totes they can assemble easily and embellish creatively. Crocheters will go for market bags that work up quickly and make shopping a pleasure. And there are handsome business portfolios, unique matched luggage, a vinyl carrier for the spa; a compact sack for around-town cycling; and ingenious CD and cassette cases for the musically inclined. With innovative techniques and shortcuts that make sewing a pleasure!
Synopsis
Its brimming with bags of every shape and size for sewers to make: a compact cycling pack, a market bag, an expandable shoulder bag, even a laptop computer case. Instructions and patterns accompany each design, along with tips on adding pockets and personalized variations.
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