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The Build a Bag Book: Backpacks

Sew 15 Stunning Projects and Endless Variations
Series: Build a Bag
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The Build a Bag Book: Backpacks by Debbie Shore provides a creative guide for crafting personalised backpacks. With step-by-step instructions and templates, it empowers readers to design and sew unique bags. Perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters, the book offers inspiration for making functional and stylish accessories.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for crafting and are eager to create your own stylish and practical backpacks. With step-by-step instructions and creative projects, it caters to everyone from beginners to experienced sewers who love personalising their accessories.

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Create 15 stunning backpacks using Debbie's easy-to-follow instructions and the reusable plastic template.

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Praise for the Build a Bag series:

"These books are ideal for those new to bag making and will help readers grow their bag-making skills and confidence as they work through the projects. The plastic templates are a brilliant idea and a great bonus." - The Sewing Directory

New to the highly acclaimed Build a Bag series, Debbie Shore brings you a selection of 15 brilliant backpacks!

The 15 designs are created using the full-size rigid template contained within the book. It is easy-to-use, durable, reusable, wipe-clean and perfect for fussy cutting, plus it is simple to position and use โ€“ there is no need to pin it.

The backpacks are made using different techniques, pockets, straps and fastenings to create 15 very different results. But why stop there? The template can also be used for your own design variations. As you mix and match the techniques covered within the book, Debbie gives advice on how to adapt and create your own unique designs.

Each project in the book is explained using Debbieโ€™s friendly style and easy-to-follow step-by-step photography, and there is also a comprehensive techniques section and a guide to using the template.

Series: Build a Bag

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    The Build a Bag Book: Backpacks
    Praise for the Build a Bag series: "These books are ideal for those new to bag making and will help readers grow their bag-making skills and confidence as they work through the projects. The plastic templates are a brilliant idea and a great bonus." - The Sewing Directory New to the highly acclaimed Build a Bag series, Debbie Shore brings...
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The Build a Bag Book: Backpacks by Debbie Shore receives praise for its user-friendly approach to sewing projects, with reusable plastic patterns and clear, step-by-step instructions suitable for all skill levels. Beautiful photography and detailed guidance ensure even complex techniques like zips and closures are accessible. Reviewers commend the adaptability of the templates and the project's stylish, practical designs, making this book a valuable resource for any sewing enthusiast.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782217671

Publisher: Search Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 November 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Search Press Ltd

Illustration: 450 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 668g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Debbie Shore is a bestselling and award-winning author and all-round sewing superstar. She began her career as a children's television presenter and since then has appeared regularly as an actress in various popular dramas and as a presenter on shopping channels. Debbie has also hosted live fashion shows for a major clothing brand, developed her own range of fabrics and writes for several popular sewing magazines. Debbie has written over 20 books for Search Press with several more underway. In 2018, Debbie launched her Half Yard Sewing Club, a monthly subscription service based on the megaselling Half Yardโ„ข series, and won the 2019 IPG Digital Publishing Award. For more details about the club visit www.halfyardsewingclub.com.

Debbie lives in Lincolnshire. Visit her website www.debbieshoresewing.com.

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