Handmade bags are a great way to accessorise and express your individual style. They also make unique gifts for family and friends. This fantastic collection of bags features a range of styles and designs, showing you how to create 20 affordable, designer-quality bags from the comfort of your own home. With a helpful techniques section and clear step-by step instructions, even a novice can create a stunning, bespoke bag in next to no time at all. From small evening bags to functional everyday handbags and capacious carriers, there's a bag to suit every outfit and occasion. Projects: Evening bag, clutch bag, messenger bag, carpet bag, retro handbag, knot bag, duffel bag, festival bag, backpack, tote, beach bag, shopper, inflight bag, and more. AUTHOR: Projects previously published in Making magazine.