Fashionable Handmade Bags That Capture Your Heart at First Sight: 26 Bag-Making Strategies by Yuki Inomata (neige+)

Author:

Yuki Inomata (neige+)

Translator:

Hsin-Ping Chou

Illustrator:

[Name not provided]

Publisher:

Yashodou

Publication Date:

May 10, 2020

Format:

Paperback / 104 pages

Size:

29.7 × 23.3 × 0.83 cm (Length × Width × Thickness)

Book Description:

Popular Japanese craft artist — Yuki Inomata (neige+) — provides a detailed introduction to her design principles and basic bag-making techniques. Starting from the necessary tools, paper patterns, and sewing methods, the book explains how to create paper templates and cut fabric. It also includes fundamental sewing techniques for making bags, making it easy for beginners to learn simple hand-crafted bags at a glance. The book teaches key points for beautiful topstitching, highlighting how an extra step can add a refined touch to the finished product!

Yuki Inomata (neige+) also explains four different methods for attaching zippers:

- Zipper between the outer and inner pockets,

- Zipper pocket with a tail fabric,

- Connecting the fabric to the sides with a zipper,

- Zipper with one end unstitched, adaptable for various bag styles.

These techniques allow you to freely design bags suited to your needs.

The book includes a large paper pattern sheet, enabling you to use your favorite fabrics to create eye-catching, detail-oriented fabric bags that are not only stylish but also durable and suitable for daily use. Consider making several to match your daily outfits and showcase your unique handmade fashion style — "bag" your own style!

Table of Contents:

- Single Handle Round Bottom Bag – p.4

- Small Round Shoulder Bag – p.6

- Single Handle Semi-Circular Mini Bag – p.8

- Pleated Diagonal Backpack – p.9

- Large Capacity Convertible Tote Bag – p.10

- Leather Handle Triangular Tote Bag – p.12

- Trapezoid Mini Boston Bag – p.13

- Wide-strap Outing Tote – p.14

- Pocket Canvas Tote Bag – p.16

- Hollow Handle Round Bag – p.17

- Semi-circular Travel Bag – p.18

- Tsukimi Tote Bag – p.20

- Straight-panel Three-piece Patchwork Tote – p.21

- Large Waterproof Bag – p.22

- Frame-supported Backpack – p.24

- Three-layer Zipper Small Shoulder Bag – p.26

- Mesh Diagonal Crossbody Bag – p.27

- Aluminum Frame Fabric Bag – p.28

- Makeup Organizer Bag – p.29

- Hanging Zipper Storage Bag – p.30

- Cabin-shaped Key Holder – p.31

- Boat-shaped Pencil Case – p.31

- Chestnut Drawstring Bag & Storage Bag Made with the Same Pattern – p.32

- Frame Small Shoulder Bag – p.33

- Tri-fold Wallet – p.33

- Basic Bag-Making Techniques – p.34

- Tips for Beautiful Topstitching – p.38

- Methods – p.46