Ready to move beyond basic bags and totes? Now you can create sophisticated handbags and totes with a modern look. Learn a variety of intermediate to advanced techniques--from installing zippers and magnetic snaps to crea...

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Ready to move beyond basic bags and totes? Now you can create sophisticated handbags and totes with a modern look. Learn a variety of intermediate to advanced techniques--from installing zippers and magnetic snaps to creating adjustable straps--and find detailed info on selecting the right interfacing, stabilizer, or batting for any project.

  • Choose from 12 new designer-style bags and purses--alternate colorways provide additional inspiration
  • Make use of clearly illustrated, well-tested patterns for sewing attractive bags
  • Add stylish design elements that make your bags stand out: piping, three-dimensional pockets, fabric pleats, and more


  • That Patchwork Place Big City Bags Book- Ready to move beyond basic bags and totes? Now you can create sophisticated handbags with a modern look
  • Choose from 12 designer-style bags and purses
  • Learn a variety of intermediate to advanced techniques, such as installing zippers and magnetic snaps, selecting the right interfacing, and creating adjustable straps
  • Clearly illustrated and well-tested patterns
  • 96 pages in a soft cover

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