Celebrated designer Amy Butler's most coveted products are her handbag sewing patterns. In Style Stitches , Butler presents an array of new bag designs for her fans across the globe. The book offers 12 basic patterns with enough variations to achieve 26 unique looks. Ranging from chic clutches and delicate wristlets to pretty hobo bags and handy coin purses, with instructions for altering dimensions, straps, and embellishments to get the desired look, each project incorporates Butler's fresh, modern style and attention to detail. With illustrated step-by-step directions, a comprehensive techniques section, and a bound-in pocket filled with the patterns themselves, Style Stitches is an essential and fashionable addition to every sewer's library.
My primary craft of choice is quilting (other than cross stitch) but that does not stop me from hoping one day to add various sewing skills to my stash of talent. As a quilter I have become familiar with Amy Butler's fabrics and patterns in passing. When I saw this book I was delighted to take a peak. Having a pattern book on a spiral is absolutely fabulous and necessary! I am ecstatic about that, and the fact that there is a hardcover cover to go over top to keep it nice on a shelf is wonderful. I'm very much a fan. The photography is of course great and really inspirational.
With each pattern, the layout of the materials and step by step process is clear and as a novice to sewing, but an intermediate to quilting I feel very capable of accomplishing great things with this book. I'm delighted to have it in my hands and look forward to many hours having fun with it.
*Thanks to Chronicle Books for providing a copy for review.*
posted: http://creativemadnessmama.com/blog/2010/12/06/amy-butlers-style-stitches-12-easy-ways-to-26-wonderful-bags/
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