Simple and stylish: a fashionable handmade canvas bag

Author:

Japan

VOGUE

Publishing House: Yashodo

Publication Date:

January 15, 2019

Format: Paperback / 80 pages

Book Overview:

20 Handmade Bag Projects Perfect for Beginners Using a Household Sewing Machine

★ Detailed Step-by-Step Canvas Basics: Essential Knowledge for Beginners Making Canvas Bags!

★ Fully Illustrated Canvas Bag Making: Colorful, detailed diagrams with step-by-step instructions—easy to follow!

The timeless classic handmade bag—nothing beats a "canvas bag"!

Not only durable and practical, but also the perfect accessory for everyday outfits!

This book features 20 classic, simple yet highly stylish handmade canvas bags. The fabrics include attractive stripes, solid colors, and polka dots. Whether creating sleek monochrome styles or mixing colors for bold contrast, with simple metal accessories and buttons, and adding easy-to-make pockets to enhance functionality and design fun, these bags are designed to appeal at a glance without overly elaborate details. That’s the greatest charm of canvas bags—they are truly captivating.

Large-capacity tote bags, convenient shoulder bags for outings, favorite backpacks for travel, and compact, lightweight pouches—all made from canvas—are excellent staple items. If you have an artistic, trendy vibe, you definitely should try making them!

Table of Contents:

01 Striped Tote Bag —＞ p.4

02 Basic Tote Bag —＞ p.6

03 Mini Handle Round Bottom Tote —＞ p.8

04 Drawstring Tote —＞ p.9

05 Round Bottom Tote —＞ p.10

06 Large Capacity Long Tote —＞ p.12

07 Horizontal Long Tote —＞ p.14

08 2-Way Shoulder Bag —＞ p.15

09 Gardener Tote —＞ p.16

10 Double-Sided Tote —＞ p.18

11 Grommet Button 3-Way Bag —＞ p.20

12 Flat Bag —＞ p.22

13 Front Drop Shoulder Bag —＞ p.23

14 Grommet Button Backpack —＞ p.24

15 Multi-Functional Backpack Tote —＞ p.26

16 Men's Bag —＞ p.28

17 2-Way Backpack Tote for Men & Women —＞ p.30

18 2-Way Drawstring Bag —＞ p.32

19 Folded Handheld Bag —＞ p.33

20 Zipper Handheld Bag —＞ p.33

Canvas Basics —＞ p.34

Lesson 1: 01 Striped Tote Bag —＞ p.36

Lesson 2: 14 Grommet Button Backpack —＞ p.40

Lesson 3: 16 Men's Bag —＞ p.45

How to Make —＞ p.49

Full-Size Paper Patterns —＞ p.79

◎ Includes Paper Patterns