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    This document provides instructions and patterns for 30 handbag designs that can be sewn. It includes 10 different bag styles ranging from totes and clutches to messenger bags and travel bags. For each bag, there are details on materials, sizes, sewing instructions illustrated with diagrams, and companion projects. The book aims to showcase the Japanese design sensibility of the author and provide inspiration and guidance for sewing beautiful handbags.

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    This document provides instructions and patterns for 30 handbag designs that can be sewn. It includes 10 different bag styles ranging from totes and clutches to messenger bags and travel bags. For each bag, there are details on materials, sizes, sewing instructions illustrated with diagrams, and companion projects. The book aims to showcase the Japanese design sensibility of the author and provide inspiration and guidance for sewing beautiful handbags.

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    This document provides instructions and patterns for 30 handbag designs that can be sewn. It includes 10 different bag styles ranging from totes and clutches to messenger bags and travel bags. For each bag, there are details on materials, sizes, sewing instructions illustrated with diagrams, and companion projects. The book aims to showcase the Japanese design sensibility of the author and provide inspiration and guidance for sewing beautiful handbags.

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    This document provides instructions and patterns for 30 handbag designs that can be sewn. It includes 10 different bag styles ranging from totes and clutches to messenger bags and travel bags. For each bag, there are details on materials, sizes, sewing instructions illustrated with diagrams, and companion projects. The book aims to showcase the Japanese design sensibility of the author and provide inspiration and guidance for sewing beautiful handbags.

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    carryme

    30
    Boutique
    Bags to Sew

    1 yuka
    yuka koshizen
    carry me
    the collections

    #01 #02 #03 #04 #05


    Winter Tweed Antique Print Tote, Wayfarer Denim Duty-Free Left Bank
    Boston Bag and Shoulder Bag, and Tote and Expandable Granny Bag
    Small Purse Change Purse Zippered Clutch Carry-All and Snap and Drawstring
    Pouch Day Bag

    2
    carry me
    #06 #07 #08 #09 #10
    Business Class Cabana Tote Sidecar Market Day Urban Travel
    Laptop Bag and and Book Cover Messenger Bag Canvas Tote Trunk and
    Circle Pochette and Corsage and Azuma Bag Luggage Tag
    Rosette

    3
    the collections
    #01 Winter Tweed Boston Bag and Small Purse
    wool tweed + Indian silk

    The winter tweed boston bag and small purse


    are surprisingly simple to construct, though they
    look professionally finished. with the metal bag
    frame for structure and the leather handles as
    accents, these bags are trim and polished—a
    touch of elegance to your travel ensemble.

    4
    carry me
    about the fabric
    Choose a wool tweed (main) fabric
    with a nubbyweave (and that would
    make a wonderful wintercoat). The
    Indian silk lining should have a
    luxurious feel and sheen.

    size
    Winter Tweed Boston Bag
    15¼" wide x 14" high x 4¾" deep
    (38.5 x 35.5 x 12 cm)
    Small Purse
    10" wide x 4¾" high x 2" deep
    (25.5 x 12 x 5 cm)

    materials
    Wool tweed (main fabric): 36" x 44"
    (91.5 x 112 cm)
    Indian silk (lining and inside pocket fabric):
    36" x 40" (91.5 x 101.5 cm)

    Mediumweight interfacing
    (non-woven fusible for outer fabric):
    18" x 68" (45.5 x 173 cm)

    Lightweight interfacing (non-woven


    fusible forlining and inside pocket fabric):
    18" x 72" (45.5 x 183 cm)

    Stabilizing foam interfacing


    (bottom of Winter Tweed Boston Bag): Purse feet (4): 5⁄8" (1.5 cm) diameter
    15¼" x 4¾" (38.5 x 12 cm)
    Fabric-covered button base (1): ½" (1.3 cm)
    Heavyweight interfacing
    (woven, for Winter Tweed Boston Bag, Aluminum bag frame, hinged (1):
    bottom and Small Purse): 12" x 4" (30.5 x 10 cm)
    8" x 4" (20.5 x 10 cm)

    Leather straps:
    Winter Tweed Boston Bag: 5⁄8" (1.5 cm) wide,
    80" (203 cm) long
    Small Purse: ¾" (2 cm) wide, 4" (10 cm) long

    Wooden rings (6): ¾" (2 cm)

    Double-sided rivets (12): ¼" (6 mm) diameter

    5
    winter tweed boston bag
    sewing instructions

    winter tweed boston bag


     ffix medium-weight fusible interfacing to the back
    1. A 4. Insert the lining bag (3) into the outer bag (2). Sew
    of the outer, lining, and inside pocket fabric pieces. the sides. For each of the two top opening parts,
    fold down three times and sew (C).
    2. A
     ffix heavyweight interfacing to the back of the
    outer fabric where the rivets will be inserted. Affix 5. P ass each end of the leather straps through their
    the stabilizing foam interfacing onto the back of the respective rings to create the two handles. Attach
    bottom fabric. Attach the purse feet. Sew together the handles to the bag using the rivets (D).
    the sides and the bottom piece (A). 6. Pass the bag frame pieces through the
    3. C
     reate the inside pocket and sew it to the lining tri-folded top seam. Attach the frame pieces (E).
    fabric (B). Sew together the sides and the bottom/
    gusset.

    6
    carry me
    small purse
    1. Affix the medium-weight interfacing to
    the back of all the outer and lining fabric pieces.

    2. Affix the heavyweight interfacing to the bottom part


    of the bottom/gusset outer fabric. Sew together with
    the two main body outer fabric pieces (A).

    3. Leaving an opening for turning right side out, sew


    together the main body lining and bottom/gusset
    lining fabric pieces.

    4. Create a buttonhole in the leather tab


    (for closing the bag). Temporarily secure it to the
    outer bag (B, step 2).

    5. Insert the lining bag (B, step 3) inside the outer bag
    (B, step 4) and sew around the top opening (C). Turn
    right side out and blind stitch the opening closed.

    6. Create and attach the fabric-covered


    button.

    7
    small purse
    Carry the create
    bag you made! extraordinary handbags
    with this all-in-one sewing
    guide. Carry Me showcases the
    unique design sensibility and
    clever projects captured in
    Japanese craft books.

    inside readers will find:


    Í
    Detailed instructions, step-by-step
    illustrations, and easy-to-follow
    about the author
    Handbag designer Yuka
    construction diagrams for each handbag
    Koshizen is based in Tokyo.
    pattern
    She is a former fashion
    Í
    Sophisticated photography with helpful magazine editor and writer.
    detail shots of closures, handles, linings, and Yuka aims to create functional
    design details classy designs with attention
    Í
    A pull-out pattern section that makes it to detail. Her handbags are
    handy to create all of the projects easily available at boutiques in Japan
    and though her online shop
    Í
    Matching companion projects such as
    at xixiang.net.
    change purses, drawstring bags, and
    wristlets, which provide lots of ideas for
    paperback
    variation
    7H x 9H, 112 pages
    isbn 978-1-59668-184-2
    Perfect for beginning and experienced sewers $19.95,
    alike, Carry Me: 30 Boutique Bags to Sew will available november 2009
    inspire you to start sewing your own hand-
    bags right away!

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