Whether you have been sewing for years or are looking for an entry point to learn how to sew, Sewing Perfect Little Bags and Totes is a must-have guide for any kind of crafter! Featuring 18 easy-to-make pouch and bag sewing patterns, plus tutorials for various styles and techniques for applying straps, pockets, and hardware, have a blast mixing and matching to sew all kinds of bags! From a simple clutch to an organizational tote or even a reusable gift bag, this guide will show you tons of the most common techniques used in bag making to build your sewing skills!

• Pages: 96
• Publish Date: 11/07/2023

Bag-making expert Jessica Barrera of Sallie Tomato presents a reference guide, packed with skills and tips to help you master every project and create stylish, uniquely crafted bags with confidence.

• Size: 5.25x9
• Pages: 96
• Publish Date: 10/25/2025

Create professional-looking bags to fit your style and practical needs with guidance on bag-making techniques, materials, and types. You can make trendy baguette bags, duffle bags, saddle bags, and more!

• Pages: 112
• Author: Jessica Sallie Barrera (Sallie Tomato)
• Publish Date: 06/25/2023
• Size: 8in x 10in

With all they do for us, don't purses deserve to have a little fun? Sew 6 easy bags for your everyday life, each featuring an adorable 8in paper-pieced block. Add an airplane pocket to your travel bag or a fancy fox to your drawstring tote--just sew by number and have fun watching the images appear! Use any block with any bag, and make an endless array of personalized gifts!

• Pages: 64
• Author: Mary Hertel
• Publish Date: 12/06/2016
• Dimensions: 8.44in x 0.18in x 11.03in
• Softcover

Learn how to make adorable drawstring bags and pouches with this collection of 14 fun and easy projects. Best of all, the book comes with cotton cord and a drawstring threader tool so you can get started sewing straight away! The book contains projects for all skill levels, so you can start with simple, beginner-friendly drawstring pouches and work your way up to larger bags and purses. These drawstring pouches are perfect for storing cosmetics, craft supplies, jewelry, and other odds and ends. You can even use them as one-of-a-kind gift bags for small presents! The larger bags make wonderful purses for both travel and everyday errands. With this book by your side, you’ll see that making your own drawstring bags and pouches is a cinch!

• Pages: 64
• Publish Date: 10/21/25
• Size: 8-1/4in x 10-1/4in
• Softcover

3 zippers included so you can get started right away! Learn how to make adorable zippered pouches with this collection of 14 fun and easy projects! Best of all, the book comes with a variety of unique zippers so you can get started sewing straight away! Step-by-step photos explain how to install zippers on the sewing machine, taking all the guesswork and intimidation out of working with zippers once and for all. These sweet and simple zippered pouches are perfect for storing cosmetics, craft supplies, spare change, and other everyday essentials. Try your hand at a pretty ruffled pouch or opt for a boxy silhouette instead—you’ll even find some quirky styles perfect for those who appreciate a little flair! All of the projects work up quickly, making them ideal for gift giving—from birthday presents to teacher appreciation gifts and everything in between!

• Pages: 64
• Publish Date: 11/01/2022
• Author: Boutique-Sha
• Dimensions: 8-1/4in x 10-1/4in
• Softcover
• Includes three zippers

Introducing beloved Japanese embroidery artist Yumiko Higuchi’s newest collection of motifs, showcased on a variety of purses, wallets, and bags. Inside, you’ll find an assortment of the simple, folk-inspired floral and animal designs stitched in Yumiko’s signature style, as well nine lovely bag patterns inspired by the motifs. Beautiful step-by-step photos clearly explain Yumiko Higuchi’s favorite techniques for sewing bags, installing metal purse clasps, and making pompom and tassel embellishments. A helpful embroidery stitch guide outlines the eight basic stitches used to create the designs in this book. Full-size templates are included for all 20 embroidery motifs and nine bag patterns. Use these lovely embroidery motifs to make stunning, one-of-a-kind bags, or be inspired to design your own unique projects.

• Pages: 104
• Author: Yumiko Higuchi
• Publish Date: 09/01/2020
• Dimensions: 8.5in x 0.5in x 10in
• Softcover

Originally published in Japan, Sew Cute Quilts and Gifts is a colorful collection of quilts, bags and accessories from beloved designer Atsuko Matsuyama. With over 30 projects to choose from, you can create multifaceted designs using patchwork and appliqué, along with embroidery, beading, and other special embellishments. Step-by-step instructions are included for all projects. This is the author’s second title published in English; it is a follow-up to the well-received Happy Flower Quilts

• Pages: 144
• Author: Atsuko Matsuyama
• Publish Date: 11/01/2019
• Dimensions: 8.3in x 0.6in x 10.1in
• Softcover

In Sew Beautiful Quilted Bags, Japanese quilt artist Akemi Shibata combines elegant yarn-dyed fabrics with color prints to create her signature patchwork style. With an astounding 28 designs, you’ll discover a trove of unique bag shapes and sizes, including purses, pouches, shoulder bags, backpacks, sewing cases, cross-body bags, totes, and more! Learn how to incorporate multiple techniques into the same project to create sophisticated, multifaceted designs featuring patchwork, applique, embroidery, bead-work, and hand quilting. Full of ingenious Japanese construction methods, you’ll learn how to create beautifully finished bags that could be considered works of art.

• Pages: 144
• Author: Akemi Shibata
• Publish Date: 11/01/2018
• Dimensions: 8.2in x 0.5in x 10.1in
• Softcover

The Sewing Room Sampler Quilt combines two of Yoko Saito’s favorites: blocks featuring traditional quilting motifs, such as stars and houses, plus one of-a-kind sewing-themed applique designs. You can use the block and applique designs individually, or combine to create this quilting masterpiece. This quilt makes the perfect decoration for a sewing room or home of a fellow quilter. Step-by-step color instructions illustrate how to piece the 16 blocks together and assemble the quilt. Full-size templates of the applique motifs are included on a pattern sheet.

• Pages: 40
• Author: Yoko Saito
• Publish Date: 03/15/2016
• Dimensions: 8.3in x 0.2in x 10.8in
• Softcover

Quilted Bags & Gifts is a beautiful collection of bags, pouches, and accessories designed for quilters who love to create handmade gifts. All 36 projects use basic patchwork and applique techniques, so they can be made in a weekend. Readers will be inspired by Akemi Shibata’s unique “Elegant de Kawaii” style, which combines taupe fabrics with colorful prints.With an astounding 36 projects to choose from, quilters will love this selection of tote bags, handbags, sewing cases, coin purses, tapestries, and more! Akemi Shibata is one of Japan’s leading quilt designers.

• Pages: 144
• Author: Akemi Shibata
• Publish Date: 06/14/2016
• Dimensions: 8.1in x 0.5in x 10.2in
• Softcover

This exciting new title comes from bestselling author Debbie Shore, who was awarded Designer of the Year in the Immediate Media British Craft Awards 2017. This fantastic book contains 24 projects: 12 bags and 12 matching purses. Choose from flowery patchwork totes, backpacks with faux leather detailing, clasp-top clutches, cute floral messenger bags, practical folder holders and a stylish business travel bag, all complete with a matching purse. Each purse is made in the same style and from the same fabric as its corresponding bag - mix and match the bags and purses or make yourself the pair.

• Pages: 128
• Author: Debbie Shore
• Publish Date: 06/05/2018
• Dimensions: 8in x 0.39in x 10.25in
• Softcover

Bag pattern designer, Mrs H, has created a collection of the latest bag making techniques, based on her popular weekend retreats, to create the ultimate reference book. Due to developments in hardware bag making techniques have changed rapidly and Mrs H shows readers of all abilities how to sew quicker and better with her bag making masterclass. There are variations for each of the techniques so readers can choose the method that best suits their abilities and build their skills up to the more advanced techniques.

• Pages: 143
• Author: Samantha Hussey
• Publish Date: 09/15/2020
• Dimensions: 8.3in x 0.6in x 10.7in
• Softcover

"15 years on from Lisa Lam’s bestselling Bag Making Bible the needs and tastes of the modern sewist have changed along with the materials available. In this new book, Lisa guides new and seasoned bag makers in how to work with modern fabrics (such as faux leather, cork, PVC and vinyl) and new accessories to make 12 exciting bag designs. 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 All-New 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 10 contemporary designs using faux leather, sherpa fleece, PVC, and vinyl. With Lisa’s signature clear instructions and friendly approach, you'll learn how t Work confidently with modern materials like faux leather, PVC, 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 All-New 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!

• Pages: 152
• Publish Date: 11/3/26
• Softcover

Carry your stuff with unique style! Best of Quilted Bags from Leisure Arts offers a great assortment of shapes and sizes, with pattern options to reflect your fashion preferences. Nine designs by Kristine Poor and Sue Marsh include Mini Bag, Shoulder Bag, Floral Stripe Backpack, Three Charming Totes (Pinwheel Tote, Pocket Tote, and Charms-On-Point Tote), and The Big Shopper (monogrammed large and small versions of three styles: color block, strips, and charm squares).

• Pages: 30
• Author: Sue Marsh and Kristine Poor
• Publish Date: 2017
• Softcover

Fat Quarter Bags: Gather up your fat quarters and get ready for some fun! Each of these eye-catching bags from Stephanie Prescott of A Quilter's Dream can be created with just six fat quarters. Study the photographed models to get a feel for how to mix and match fabrics for intriguing results. Most include color variations to demonstrate the dramatic power of fabric selection. Reflecting the scrappy nature of the designs, each bag has a different look on the front and back and a variety of roomy pockets inside. Cutting diagrams and rotary cutting tables are provided to help you get the most of each fat quarter. A fun way to play with pattern and color, these bags a truly a quilter's dream!

• Pages: 64
• Author: Stephanie Prescott
• Publish Date: 2013
• Dimensions: 8.48in x 0.13in x 10.85in
• Softcover