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The Perfect Bag
101 Stylish Looks From Simple Patterns (With Full Size Pullout Pattern)

Author: Linda McGehee
Pages: 128
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: Krause Publications
Cover: Soft
Item Code: 4W30210
Weight: 1.3 lb

20% off: $19.99
MSRP: $24.99

Back Cover Information

Create the perfect bag for any occasion

From an elegant handbag for an evening on the town to a quilted tote bag. The Perfect Bag shows you how to easily create a personal and stylish bag for any occasion.

Using one basic pattern in four different sizes-all included in this book-you can create more than 101 different handbags by adding embellishments, pockets, or zippers, or simply changing a strap or handle. The possibilities are endless!

You'll enjoy:

Fabric layout charts

Step-by-step instructions for attaching straps and handles, sewing pockets and zippers, and more

Tips for adding stylish touches to five your bag a professional finish

Galleries of inspiring bags made from the same simple patterns- each bag with its own look

Four tissue-paper patterns included!

Instruction Page

About the Author

Linda McGehee is know internationally for her extraordinary designs and innovative techniques. She has written award-winning books about the surface manipulation she has mastered. Her book "Creating Texture with Textiles," published by Krause Publications, showcases many of her projects featured in the prestigious Fairfield Fashion Show, Bernina Fashion Show, Statements, Captiol Imports and Better Homes and Gardens. Linda's second book with Krause, "Simply Sensational Bags," teaches the basics of bag construction and embellishment.

In addition to sewing handbags and creating texture, Linda has created 3-D designs for the embroidery machine through Cactus Punch. Floral Dimensions and Floral Dimensions 2 allow the sewer to create lovely dimensional flowers with various types of threads.

Linda has appeared on "Sewing with Nancy,: Sandra Betzina, "Kaye Wood's Quilting Friends," America Sews with Sue Hausmann," " America Quilts," Martha's Sewing Room" and QNN.

Traveling the globe to share her love of sewing, Linda teaches at sewing machine conventions, stores, guilds, and sewing, quilting and embroidery shows. She recently received the Excellence in Teaching Award at the American Sewing Expo. This award is unique because the attendees choose the winner.

Ghee's her company, is the foremost supplier of handbag hardware and supplies in the US.

When not sewing and teaching, Linda enjoys the outdoor, cooking and photography with the husband, Jack.

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