Author: Tomoko Tomiyama
Translator:
Xinpeng Zhou
Publisher: Yashodo
Publication Date: 2024/04/12
Format: Paperback / 120 pages / 21 x 26 x 0.9 cm / Standard grade / Partially full-color / First edition
Book Description:
Learn to make stylish fabric bags with popular line art through self-study reading.
A master of handmade bags teaches you how to draw paper patterns yourself!
■ Special Appendix
Original Arc Ruler by atelier popo
■ Comprehensive Techniques for Bag Making
◎ Paper pattern creation and marking methods
◎ Seam allowance marking and fabric cutting techniques
◎ Folding line methods
◎ Beautiful sewing techniques
◎ Tips for sewing thick fabrics
◎ Methods for rolling seam allowances
◎ Usage of soft fabrics
◎ Sewing curved lines and corners
◎ Techniques for working with genuine leather
◎ Installation methods for eyelet buttons
◎ Installation methods for four-hole buttons
◎ Installation methods for rivets
◎ Installation methods for magnetic snaps
◎ Installation methods for atomic buttons
◎ Basic zipper attachment methods
◎ Zipper sewing at folded ends
◎ Assembly methods for lining bodies
◎ How to make a straight zipper pocket
◎ How to make a vertical zipper pocket
◎ Handle making techniques
Japanese fresh-style handmade bag artisan—Tomoko Tomiyama—uses her favorite line-style fabrics to create 20 popular stylish handmade bags. She also teaches how to use the atelier popo original arc ruler, encouraging readers to easily make their own paper patterns and create unique personal designs.
The practical basic tote bag is a fundamental bag shape for bag making, especially recommended for beginners wanting to learn fabric bag construction. It is a very popular style. Some designs feature corner protectors to prevent damage, and the author includes pattern templates for these protectors to enhance bag durability.
The book features various everyday-use shoulder bags, convenient shopping bags for outings, travel-friendly backpacks, and adorable pochette designs. Using curated fabrics, these projects can be combined to match daily fashion, making them perfect companions for your daily outings.
Table of Contents:
Special Appendix
Original Arc Ruler by atelier popo
p.4
1. Vertical Tote Bag
2. Wide Tote Bag
3. Square Tote Bag
p.7
4. Leather Handle Tote Bag
p.9
5. Flap Shoulder Bag
p.11
6. Bucket-Shaped Tote Bag
p.12
7. Pocket Tote Bag L Size
p.13
8. Pocket Tote Bag S Size
p.14
9. Foldable Eco Bag
p.16
10. Bottomed Pochette Bag
p.17
11. Flat Pochette Bag
p.18
12. Boston-Style Pochette Bag
p.19
13. Flap-Style Pochette Bag
p.20
14. Drawstring Pochette Bag
p.21
15. Crossbody Phone Bag
p.23
16. Single-Handle Shoulder Bag
p.25
17. Boston Bag
p.27
18. Wide Boston Bag
p.28
19. Zipper Wide Tote Bag
p.31
20. Backpack
p.32
Materials Used in This Book
p.33 Fabric Bag Making Tools
p.34
Quick and Easy Paper Pattern Making!
Original by atelier popo
Special Appendix: How to Use the Convenient Arc Ruler
p.35 Pattern Making & Marking Methods
p.36 Seam Allowance & Fabric Cutting Techniques
p.37 Lining Usage
p.40 Folding Line Methods
p.41 Beautiful Sewing Techniques
p.42 Tips for Sewing Thick Fabrics
p.43 Rolling Seam Allowances
Usage of Soft Fabrics
p.44 Sewing Curves & Corners
p.46 Using Genuine Leather
p.47 Installing Eyelet Buttons
p.48 Installing Four-Hole Buttons
p.50 Installing Rivets
p.51 Installing Magnetic Snaps
p.52 Installing Atomic Buttons
p.53 Basic Zipper Attachment Methods
p.54 Zipper Sewing at Folded Ends
Assembly Methods for the Main Body
p.55 Making a Straight Zipper Pocket
p.56 Making a Vertical Zipper Pocket
p.57 Handle Making Techniques
p.58 How to Use This Book
p.60 Pattern Making
p.113 Ready-to-Use Actual-Size Paper Patterns
