Tuesday, September 7

The bag making Bible


I've had my eye on Lisa Lam's craft book ever since I read about it on her popular U-handblog, and no sooner was it published I had to buy it!
I leafed through it yesterday. There are only eight bag-projects in this book, and although the author purports her instructions to be clear and easy-to-follow, I feel that beginning sewists (the term used in this book) who have never, ever made a bag before will be rather overwhelmed by the sheer mass of information. Indeed, this is a tome on all manner of bag construction techniques - from inserting the dreaded zippers to various pocket solutions. Special topics cover attaching all sorts of hardware, types of interfacing/interlining to use, making bag handles and embellishing. There is a sweet foreword by bag-making queen Amy Butler, and many of the bags shown are made with Amy Butler home decor fabrics. They are gorgeous, of course. I recommend this book to people who have made a bag or two before and are familiar with the basic construction of a bag. This book will take you a level up in bag making, plus it provides detailed information on professional finishing. The photographer did a great job by showing the bags inside and out and Lisa has kept the tone of the book light by injecting her special brand of humor.
A nice addition to my collection of crafting books!

12 comments:

  1. Sounds like I need to get this book! So, you hate inserting zippers? I do too. My brain has trouble thinking inside out. LOL

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  2. Don't you just obsess over things like this? I'm a bookie anyway, but, when you purchase a crafting book/ magazine it's just too much!!!

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  3. I like her blog with all of its humor but I tried one of her pattern/kits and I failed miserably! I do think she does a good job in showing how much she loves her job, though")

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  4. Good review Duni. I'm always surprised when books such as this (and beading/jewelry design) are written without the beginner in mind. Though saying that, maybe it would be a good addition for a beginners library to have something to work towards.

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  5. Gotta love it when you get something you've been waiting for.

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  6. hi nice bag...

    btw, please vote for my son at http://www.gerber.com/photo/?entryid=108368&/#/detail/

    thank you

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  7. I had a hard time with making a cat bed so don't think I'll be getting this book anytime soon. Can't wait to see what you make after reading it though!

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  8. Reading directions was always the hardest thing about sewing and especially teaching it!
    Hope you are doing well :)

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  9. Liked the review on the book, though you already have mad skills in sewing!

    I visited your site...very cute! I can't wait to be able to check out the shop when it's stocked up. I'm a beginner myself, but I'd say you did a fantastic job for a "newbie"!

    Hope all's well!

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  10. Sounds like a great book. I love your work and it's intriguing to see how you are continually adding skills to your arsenal :) Have a great weekend!

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  11. Hey, Duni! I love, love, love getting new books on my craft! There's always so much inspiration! Fabulous review!

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