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Sew the Perfect Bag

kdk October 17, 2010
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Like most women, I’m constantly in search of the perfect bag—the bag that will carry just my keys and wallet…or everything I need for work…or enough clothes for a weekend getaway. I need something that’s chic and classy…or bright and fun. No matter what it is that I happen to be looking for, though, I just can’t seem to find it at my favorite stores—but I’m sure I’ll be able to find it in Sew News Magazine’s new book, Sew the Perfect Bag.



From basic totes to delicate, detailed clutches, the patterns in this book offer a little bit of something for everyone—whether you’re a relative newcomer to the craft or you’ve been sewing your own wardrobe for years.



These 25 bags come in all shapes and sizes—from the handy Water Bottle Sling and the decorative little Bangle Bag to the expandable Satchel and the Baby on Board diaper bag (complete with all the bells and whistles).



Though there are a few plain-and-simple bag patterns, there are plenty of surprises, too—like the Let’s Do Lunch bag with whimsical stitching or the cute and practical Travel Jewelry Roll. Whether you’re looking for a colorful case for your laptop, a cheery carry-on for your next vacation, or a sturdy bag for transporting a bottle of wine to a friend’s house for dinner, you’ll find it all here.



The materials are often unexpected, too. There are plenty of designs made of the usual cotton and canvas, but you’ll use a large bath towel for the Laundry Bag and mesh and webbing for the Mesh Beach Tote. You’ll also find yourself scrounging through your local thrift store for a wool sweater for the Ready-to-Wear Tote or an old nylon windbreaker for the Reusable Grocery Bag.



Most of the designs are pattern-free, with just a few that include patterns that need to be scanned, enlarged, and printed. The instructions are pretty straightforward, too, with plenty of illustrations and step-by-step directions.



While some of the patterns may seem super-simple, though, you’ll still need to know basic sewing techniques and terminology before you begin—because the book doesn’t offer a tutorial section or even a glossary. This isn’t Sewing for Dummies—and the instructions often rush through some of the steps, assuming that readers know what they mean (which, to be fair, Sew News readers probably do). New sewers like me, on the other hand, might get a bit lost when a pattern says to “box the tote corners,” without offering any additional instructions.



Whether you’re looking for a new purse to match your favorite outfit or a roomy tote bag to for packing weekend essentials, though, you’re sure to find it in Sew the Perfect Bag. A trip to your favorite fabric store and a little bit of sewing time are all you’ll need to produce just the right bag for every mood and every occasion.

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Kristin Dreyer Kramer has been writing in some form or another (usually when she was supposed to be doing something else) since the ripe old age of ten—when she, her cousin, and their two Cabbage Patch Dolls formed the Poo Authors’ Club. After a short career in advertising, Kristin got sick of always saying nice things about stuff that didn’t deserve it—so now she spends her days criticizing things, and she’s much happier for it. Since creating NightsAndWeekends.com in February of 2002, Kristin has spent her life surrounded by piles and piles of books and movies—so many that her office has become a kind of entertainment obstacle course. As if her writing and editing responsibilities for N&W.com weren’t enough to keep her out of trouble, Kristin also hosts a number of weekly radio shows: Reel Discovery, Shelf Discovery, and On the Marquee. She’s also a proud member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association (CriticsChoice.com), the Central Ohio Film Critics Association (COFCA.org), the Online Film Critics Society (OFCS.org), and the Women Film Critics Circle (WFCC.Wordpress.com). Kristin lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, Paul, and their daughter, Anna. She welcomes questions, comments, and fan mail at kdk@nightsandweekends.com.
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kdk

Kristin Dreyer Kramer has been writing in some form or another (usually when she was supposed to be doing something else) since the ripe old age of ten—when she, her cousin, and their two Cabbage Patch Dolls formed the Poo Authors’ Club. After a short career in advertising, Kristin got sick of always saying nice things about stuff that didn’t deserve it—so now she spends her days criticizing things, and she’s much happier for it.

Since creating NightsAndWeekends.com in February of 2002, Kristin has spent her life surrounded by piles and piles of books and movies—so many that her office has become a kind of entertainment obstacle course.

As if her writing and editing responsibilities for N&W.com weren’t enough to keep her out of trouble, Kristin also hosts a number of weekly radio shows: Reel Discovery, Shelf Discovery, and On the Marquee. She’s also a proud member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association (CriticsChoice.com), the Central Ohio Film Critics Association (COFCA.org), the Online Film Critics Society (OFCS.org), and the Women Film Critics Circle (WFCC.Wordpress.com).

Kristin lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, Paul, and their daughter, Anna. She welcomes questions, comments, and fan mail at kdk@nightsandweekends.com.

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