Lisa Lam

Revolutionize your bag-making with fresh designs, modern materials, and innovative techniques. Fifteen years after The Bag Making Bible became a must-have for sewists, bestselling author Lisa Lam returns with The Designer Bag Making Bible - a fresh, stylish guide tailored to today’s bag-making trends. Whether you're new to bag making or an experienced sewist looking to master modern materials, this book is packed with 12 contemporary designs using faux leather, cork, PVC, and vinyl. With Lisa’s signature clear instructions and friendly approach, you'll learn how to: Work confidently with modern materials like faux leather, cork, and vinyl Simplify bag-making with minimal cutting and prep, perfect for busy crafters Master new techniques to create sleek, professional-looking bags Customize and personalize your designs with the latest trendy accessories Join the movement for handmade, sustainable, and stylish accessories With minimal fuss and maximum style, The Designer Bag Making Bible is perfect for those looking to create high-quality, fashionable bags that stand out. Upgrade your bag-making skills and start crafting stylish, contemporary bags today!

From the author of the bestselling The Bag Making Bible comes an outstanding collection of 12 inspiring bags for you to make at home. Lisa Lam brings you a stunning collection of sewing patterns to make your own bags. The book features 12 bag designs with full photographic instructions for how to make a bag with truly professional results. The book features a link to print-at-home patterns so that you can get started right away - no photocopying or enlarging required. The book opens with Lisa's in-depth advice on all the aspects needed to get started, from the tools and equipment you need, to understanding and interpreting patterns, to choosing, preparing and cutting fabrics. A comprehensive Techniques section explains some core bag-making techniques such as how to insert a zip pocket, how to use magnetic snap closures, how to sew bag straps and handles including adjustable straps, and how to bind edges and use piping for a truly professional finish. There is also guidance on how to insert a lining to your bag. All the techniques are fully explained with easy to follow photographs, so you'll be creating professional, practical and great-looking bags before you know it! The 12 projects that follow range in complexity. If you're new to sewing and bag making there are beginner bag projects such as the Compact Groceries Tote, All-Sorted Laundry Bag and Access-All-Areas Pouch to get you started before progressing to the more fully featured bags such as the Too-Cool-for-School Satchel and the 3-in-1 Convertible Backpack. You can make your own iPad case, sew a child's backpack, create a pretty purse using a metal purse frame, make your own tri-fold wallet, make a baby changing bag with matching changing mat, sew your own bicycle panniers, and a vanity case for your beauty essentials. The bags all have style and substance and are designed with real-life practical uses in mind. Within each project Lisa gives her hints and tips for success, along with advice on how you can customize the patterns to create your own version of the design.

Would you love to sew beautiful clothes for your children but you're nervous about following traditional sewing patterns? This unique pattern booklet is the perfect way to dip your toe into dressmaking even if you are an absolute novice. It contains ready to use pattern pieces along with step by step instructions and photography. Top designer Lisa Lam brings her stylish design 'eye' to children's clothing with this unique pattern booklet. Each garment has been graded for children aged from 2 to 6 years and includes detailed step instructions and step by step photography, as Lisa holds your hand through each step of the process. Choose from a super cute dress, smock top and matching purse or make all three!

Would you love to sew beautiful clothes for your children but you're nervous about following traditional sewing patterns? This unique pattern booklet is the perfect way to dip your toe into dressmaking even if you are an absolute novice. It includes ready to use pattern pieces alongside step by step instructions and photography. Top designer Lisa Lam brings her stylish design 'eye' to children's clothing with this pattern booklet. Each garment has been graded for children aged from 2 to 6 years and includes detailed step instructions and step by step photography, as Lisa holds your hand through each step of the process. Choose from a super cute halter playsuit, top and dress, or make all three!

Lisa Lam of U-Handbag brings you a stunning collection of sewing patterns to make your own bags. The book features 12 brand new bag designs with full photographic instructions for how to make a bag with truly professional results. The book features full size patterns on three separate pull-out sheets so that you can get started right away no photocopying or enlarging required. If you're new to sewing and bag making there are simpler projects such as the Compact Groceries Tote, All-Sorted Laundry Bag and Access-All-Areas Pouch to get you started before progressing to the more fully featured bags such as the Geek-Chic iPad Case and Too-Cool-for-School Satchel. All techniques are fully explained with step by step photographs, so you'll be creating professional, practical and great-looking bags before you know it!

The ultimate guide to sewing bags from expert Lisa Lam, whose technical knowledge, creative flair and enthusiasm have helped and inspired thousands while promoting the craft of bag-making worldwide. Whether you are getting started, improving your technique or want to design your own creations, this is the book you will grab for every bag you make! Detailed photographs illustrate every technique in this unique book, from choosing fabric to inserting fastenings. Expert tips, trade secrets and inspirational advice result in professional and beautiful results every time, allowing you to create a capsule wardrobe of eight exclusive bag designs which will amaze your friends - they will never believe you made it yourself! Lisa's helpful and friendly tone comes through in her instructions, and it really feels like you have an expert by your side holding you hand every step of the way. She starts with the basics of how to read and interpret patterns, how to prepare and cut fabrics, and how to select the right interfacings and interlinings for your bags, then moves on to more specific techniques in each chapter. The Structure and Reinforcement chapter covers how to sew darts, pleats, gussets, flat bottoms and gathers - showing you in detail how to sew these features. The Linings chapter reveals how to insert zip pockets into your linings, as well as different methods of inserting a bag lining. The Closures chapter explains how to insert a zip in three different scenarios, plus how to insert magnetic snap fastenings, twist lock fastenings, and how to use eyelets and rivets. The Handles and Straps chapter teaches you six different types of straps, from making simple straps to adjustable straps and even designer looking piped handles. The Pockets chapter contains a wealth of different pocket types, showing you how to sew a slip pocket to sewing roomy bellows pockets, elasticized pockets and darted corner pockets. Finally, the Edgings and Trimmings chapter reveals how to bind raw edges for a professional finish, including how to make bias binding, and also shows you how to sew piping and how to use ribbon, jewellery and embellishments on your bags. At the end of each chapter there is a bag project to make so you can put the techniques into practice straight away. These exciting and desirable designs are explained in full detail, with helpful photographs to guide you every step of the way. Starting with how to make a tote bag, the projects build in complexity. You will learn how to make a clutch bag, how to sew a messenger bag, how to make a hobo bag, how to make a travel holdall bag and more. The downloadable pattern sheet gives full-size patterns, meaning there is no resizing or photocopying to do - you can download these in a few simple steps get straight into cutting and sewing bags. This one-of-a-kind book is the ultimate guide to bag-making and an invaluable resource that you will reach for time and time again. "An amazing sewing education coupled with beautiful bags that of course, you can customize!" Amy Butler.