Bags & Accessories

Lee Chappell Monroe ––  Learn the art of sewing Beginners rejoice—getting started with sewing has never been easier! This project-based introductory guide will give you everything you need to know to explore and enjoy this fun...

Kirsten Fisher ––  Transform fabric into exquisite art bowls Delve into the world of quilts, fabrics, and bowl making! Take quilt blocks and bring them into the three dimensional space as tasteful, modern bowls. Kirsten Fisher shares her...

M'Liss Rae Hawley ––Make Yourself a Brand New Bag! If "You can never have too many bags" is your motto, M'Liss Rae Hawley has just what you need: every kind of bag, from cute little children's purses, to handy pouches that make packing for...

Minki Kim –– Sew handmade gifts for you and your friends Add peace to your busy life with a cozy afternoon of zakka sewing. Stitching in her signature style, Minki Kim is back with sixteen whimsical crafts for your must-sew list. With a...

Jessica Kapitanski –– Sew with a stylish new substrate  Elevate your sewing with a bagmaker’s secret—cork fabric, a leather-like, upscale version of the cork you used to know! Learn how easy it is to work with cork from...

Mary Hertel –– Easy-to-make blocks with goofy animal designs  Best-selling author Mary Hertel brings readers sixteen more of her adorable paper-piecing blocks, along with six new projects! Whether you’re an experienced paper...

Christen Brown –– Put more sparkle in your stitches Add dimension and luster to your sewing projects! Inspired by the magic of beads, buttons, and charms, Christen Brown shares 8 stunning beadwork projects from brooches and bracelets...

Virginia Lindsay –– Make an investment in yourself so you can do what you love for a living!  Is this the year to jumpstart your dreams? Take your handmade business to a truly professional level with practical advice from industry...

Minki Kim –– Pretty projects to make you smile Artist Minki Kim turns her own daily sketchbook challenge into 65 stitchable drawings to mix and match. Embroider and appliqué the whimsical, easy-going way with 6 useful projects to...

Compiled by Rashida Coleman-Hale –– Contributions by Design Collective Welcome to the world of Zakka • Discover the hottest new trend in fabric crafting - Zakka! • These clever, modern projects are a cinch to sew using basic...

Angie Wilson ––The insider's guide to fussy cuttingCut up your favorite fabrics with intention! Lifelong fussy cutter Angie Wilson teaches you how to look at your fabric stash with new eyes and piece the best bits together, like a colorful...

Betsy LaHonta ––Beautiful, versatile bags featuring kraft-texWith three exterior designs to choose from, plus mix-and-match pockets and closure choices, you can make exactly the bag you want! Carry it like a tote—or use the shoulder...

Give yourself the gift of instant gratification!Love to sew but never have enough time? Pick up this value-packed book of 16 fast, fun projects from some of your favorite designers: Abbey Lane Quilts, Alexia Marcelle Abegg, Bari J. Ackerman, Lindsay...

Aneela Hoey ––Whip your sewing area into shapeCelebrate and use your sewing skills with well-known and popular designer Aneela Hoey's 15 stylish yet functional patterns for a wide variety of sewing organizers. Designed to work together, many...

Jennifer Heynen ––Pretty and practical organizers to sewSew 19 simply embellished projects including a card holder, coin purses, earbud holder, small wallets, pouches and organizers. These cute and useful bags are perfect for holding and...

Mary Hertel ––Sassy totes with major purse-onality!With all they do for us, don’t purses deserve to have a little fun? Sew 6 easy bags for your everyday life, each featuring an adorable 8˝ paper-pieced block. Add an airplane pocket to...

Notice on Iron On-Transfer Paper in Sew Illustrated purchased before SEPTEMBER 15, 2016  Sew Illustrated books that were purchased before SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 are affected with double sided iron-on transfer paper tear sheets at the back of...

Gailen Runge ––Carry just one or carry them all! An exciting bag trio to hold the essentials all day longReady for a bag that does it all? Then it’s time to cut into your favorite fabrics, because this tempting trio includes a tote,...

Nicole Mallalieu –– City-girl style and posh details combined in one trendy bagSew a fashion-forward purse that’s sure to become a wardrobe staple! With eye-catching angled zippers, O-rings, and quilted straps, this trendy bag will...

Hatched and Patched's Some Kind of Wonderful Anni Downs –– Welcome to the whimsical world of Hatched and Patched designer Anni Downs. Whether you love appliqué, patchwork, punchneedle, or hand stitchery, you'll find the perfect...

Betsy La Honta ––        Three times the funEnjoy three different looks from the same bag! With clever construction, movable straps, and a tuck-away top panel, the choice is yours. Wear it as a large carryall, a...

Julie M. Creus –– 20 clever projects using fabric in ways you’ve never dreamed of! This festive collection from designer Julie Creus brings together bright fabrics, ingenious construction methods, and a large dash of whimsy to make 3-D...

Caroline Fairbanks-Critchfield and Sarah Markos –– Nurture yourself by sewing something that’s just for you You spend all day doing things for everyone else. It’s time to renew your creative energy by sewing something just for...

Kathy McGee –– Stylish bike accessories for 5 cycling adventures plus rainy-day rides For cyclists who want to take their style into high gear, The Happy Bicycle is a collection of 15 bicycle accessories that are functional and fun...

Trish Preston –– Get perfect gift ideas for everyone in your life (and maybe find something for yourself) • Make handmade gifts for family, friends, co-workers, kids, or even yourself! • Featuring 17 gift-giving projects, perfect...

Cheryl Arkison –– A quilting book unlike any other • Featuring 16 family-friendly projects including quilts, bags, bags, pennants and so much more • Learn a novel approach to quilting using low-volume fabrics (white- or light-based...

Melissa Wastney –– Stitch up something for all the little ones in your life • 25 simple projects to sew, embroider, and knit - make garments, bags, stuffies, quilts, and much more!• Perfect for girls and boys! Projects are...

Sherri McConnell –– Make tomorrow's family heirlooms in today’s favorite fabrics Bring the handmade tradition home with these charming quilts and home accessories. Inspired by a grandmother who loved to sew for her family, quilter and...

Design Collective –– A hat for every season, a hat for any reason The latest installment in our popular Design Collective series features over 25 hats from contemporary designers all over the world, each hand-selected for their freshly sewn...

Pixeladies –– THIS IS ONLY AVAILABLE AS AN eBOOK. Wrap it up and take it! Take your gift, your potluck dish, or even your daily essentials, and wrap it all up furoshiki-style. This ancient, elegant Japanese art of enfolding objects in...

Sue Kim –– The bag makes the outfit! • Make your own fashion statement with these sophisticated, runway-worthy bag designs • Each of the 19 projects has multiple variations for more than 75 different stylish ways to carry it all...

Laura West Kong –– Bling it! with Buttons, Beads, and Fabric • Create 7 quick-and-easy fabric button accessories, each with 5 variations • Learn to work with 3 different kinds of buttons, hot-fix crystals, beads, charms, and...

Princess Mirah's Crafts –– D-I-Y Luxury for You and Your Home • Surround yourself with glowing color-make quick personal and home accessories with dramatic batiks • 25 easy, creative projects to sew, knit, crochet, decoupage,...

Jake Finch –– Thoughtful, Useful Gifts for Those Needing a Helping Hand • Give the gift of love with 12 helpful quilts and practical sewing projects for anyone needing an extra caring touch • Make quilts fast with super-simple...

Marilynn Bilyeu –– Make These Handy Totes & Stay Organized Wherever You Go • Easy-to-make, take-anywhere totes hold everything you need for your favorite hobby or activities • One easy pattern with 6 variations for quilters,...

Diana Taylor –– Turn Fabric Strips Into Fun and Funky Adornments Who says art has to be serious? Ficklesticks are pure fabric fun. Sew up a batch in no time, then roll them, twist them, or weave them into anything from an outrageous corsage...

Mary Link –– Cuddly Keepers and Wild Things-Make One in Less Than a Day! • Lovable lunch bags, pillowcases, pouches, and gift bags for kids to make and really use • 7 fun projects and more than a dozen basic animal designs you can...

Linda Johansen –– Store your jewelry in boxes as precious as the things they hold or use this box as the all-time original gift box. Make it quicker with fast2fuse®! #60024 9p color PDF ISBN: 978-1-57120-551-3

Pam Archer –– Carry all your knitting supplies, projects, or produce around in your own handmade bag! Why buy something you half like when you can make something you love? Complete step-by-step instructions are included. Supply list, cutting...

Compiled by Roxane Cerda –– • Discover endless creative techniques for working with kraft-tex®, including stitching, embossing, painting, dyeing, embellishing, inkjet printing, washing, distressing, weaving, burning, die-cutting -...

Virginia Lindsay –– Turn your passion for sewing into a successful home business You love to sew. Don't you wish you could make a living from your sewing? You can, with the help of this practical guide from professional sewist and pattern...

Design Collective –– Brown bag it in style Today's hottest designers share their sewing savvy with 25 projects, from a simple sandwich wrap to a sophisticated shoulder bag. Why shouldn't your lunch bag match your personal wardrobe and...

Nicole Mallalieu –– Learn professional techniques, shortcuts, and secrets for making couture bags Let’s be honest: when you make a bag, you want it to be constructed well and finished beautifully - with that professional edge that sets...

Kate Haxell –– Follow-up to the best seller Me & My Sewing Machine!  After learning the basics in Me & My Sewing Machine, it’s now time to graduate to more sophisticated techniques in this follow-up book, Me & My...