Sewing to Sell

Sewing to Sell

Author: Virginia Lindsay

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2014-11-01

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1607059045

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The creator of Gingercake Patterns shows you how to share your passion for sewing with the world by starting a successful home business. Maybe you started sewing just for fun. But now you’ve developed the skills and vision to turn your creative outlet into something more. Making the leap from hobbyist to professional can be intimidating—but Virginia Lindsay is here to help you get off the sidelines and sew your way to a job you truly enjoy. Drawing on her own experience, Lindsay guides you through every aspect of starting your own craft business, from finding your personal sewing style to creating a product line, identifying customers, equipping your studio, pricing and selling your work, marketing yourself, designing your own patterns, and handling the business and legal side of sewing. And that's not all! Virginia also shares 16 projects (all customer-tested) that you can personalize to start sewing and selling right now.


Sew and Go Totes

Sew and Go Totes

Author: Kristine Poor

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 1601409257

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With Kristine Poor's 9 innovative designs for intermediate stitchers, favorite textiles are transformed into original quilted bags. Groceries, portfolios, gym clothes, books, diapers - no matter what needs to be toted, a quilted bag can handle the job. With one of these fabric bags, shoppers now can just say no to paper and plastic bags. This book has a pocket-sized accessory bag, an oversized duffle, a feminine handbag, a backpack, and lots of totes that are ready to go anywhere. All designs are quilted, and some feature piecework.


On the Go Bags - 15 Handmade Purses, Totes & Organizers

On the Go Bags - 15 Handmade Purses, Totes & Organizers

Author: Lindsay Conner

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2016-01-01

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 1617451312

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Fab and functional bags to sew … that perfectly fit your life on the go! Favorite bag designers and top bloggers share 15 unique organizers, all tailored to a specific purpose. From a laptop folio or a gym bag to an airport sling or a trunk organizer, every tote has just the right features to keep your essentials within easy reach. Practical, stylish, and versatile by design, each carryall has multiple uses. Projects are organized by skill level, from confident beginner to more advanced, so you can grow as you sew!


Sew Me! Sew and Go

Sew Me! Sew and Go

Author: Choly Knight

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2019-01-01

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 1607654601

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Features easy, attractive, and practical sewing projects Step-by-step photos and detailed instructions Sew fashionable totes, tech covers, handbags, carry-alls, and more Learn as you sew, with basic techniques and expert tips Great gift and stash-busting ideas


Ready, Set, Go! Baby Necessities to Sew

Ready, Set, Go! Baby Necessities to Sew

Author: Kristine Poor

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 1601409931

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Kristine Poor presents 15 totes, quilts, toys, and other projects for getting Baby to day care, play dates, Grandma's house, doctor visits, etc.


No-Sew Pouches, Tote Bags, and Other On-The-Go Projects

No-Sew Pouches, Tote Bags, and Other On-The-Go Projects

Author: Samantha Chagollan

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 154352561X

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Need a new bag or carrying case? There's an easy and inexpensive fix for that. Try making new pouches, tote bags, and other on-the-go items with just a few pieces of fabric. Don't know how to sew? That's no problem. Each activity in this book provides easy step-by-step instructions to make your own travel accessories without every having to pick up a needle and thread.


Sewing Stylish Handbags & Totes

Sewing Stylish Handbags & Totes

Author: Choly Knight

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2017-04-01

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 1607654628

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Fashion savings are in the bag with this stylish book that shows you how to recreate the high-end look of designer bags at a fraction of the cost. Get step-by-step instructions for making more than 50 useful and stylish bags, a basic overview of sewing techniques, and tips for going green with recycled materials. Includes full-size pattern pack plus bonus digital downloads.


Take-Along Totes

Take-Along Totes

Author: Marilynn Bilyeu

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2008-03-01

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 1571209689

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Easy-to-make, take-anywhere totes hold everything for your favorite hobby or activity.


Quilt-opedia

Quilt-opedia

Author: Laura Jane Taylor

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2014-03-11

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1250044790

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Covering a wide range of techniques for both hand and machine quilting, this gentle guide uses clear step-by-step illustrations to walk the novice quilter from the very beginnings of choosing materials, preparing and cutting fabric, through to intermediate and advanced techniques like adding edgings and displaying their work. Useful troubleshooting tips are peppered throughout to help avoid common pitfalls. A directory of quilt blocks contains loads of ideas for variations, joining methods, and embellishments. Plus, invaluable instructions are given for how to draft blocks to fit the preferred size measurements of any project, big or small. Also included are thirty projects complete with full step-by-step instructions, fabric requirements, clear photos and diagrams, plus pages of full-size templates. The hidden-spiral binding and full-color photographs and drawings make this a user-friendly resource that quilters will turn to again and again for information, as well as inspiration.


Sew Many Bags, Sew Little Time

Sew Many Bags, Sew Little Time

Author: Sally Southern

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2008-04-04

Total Pages: 237

ISBN-13: 0715335375

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Sew yourself a sassy collection of bags and accessories to carry you from day to night, and work to play Sew stylish . . . Create fashion with function; pretty shoppers, smart satchels, cute cosmetics purses and more, plus must-have coordinating accessories Sew special . . . Felt, denim, cotton, and even waterproof; fabrics new and old are mixed and embellished for one-of-a-kind creations Sew simple . . . No-fuss sewing techniques, from easy appliquT to simple seams, ensure the bags are quick and easy, leaving you with more time to enjoy them.