Half Yard™ Bags & Purses: 24 Sewing Projects
Half Yard™ Bags & Purses is a sewing-project book with patterns for 12 bags and 12 matching purses. The projects span totes, backpacks, clutches and other styles, with full-size templates and QR-linked video help described in the listing.
At a glance
- Contains 24 projects: 12 bags and 12 matching purses.
- Styles include patchwork totes, backpacks, clasp-top clutches, messenger bags, folder holders and a business travel bag.
- Each project is described as requiring no more than half a yard of outer fabric, plus lining, hardware and trimmings.
- Full-size templates are included where required, alongside step-by-step photos and QR-coded video links.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Pairing every bag pattern with a purse in the same style and fabric gives a coordinated project set.
- The stated half-yard outer-fabric limit suits makers looking to use modest fabric cuts or coordinate a bag with a smaller matching item.
- Full-size templates and linked video guidance offer more than written directions alone.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Search Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | May 1, 2018 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 129 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1781264904 |
| File size | 232.5 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Not Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Sewists wanting a broad collection of coordinated bag-and-purse patterns.
- Beginners or intermediate makers who value detailed explanations and visual guidance, as reflected in customer feedback.
- Makers planning projects around limited outer-fabric yardage.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a general sewing reference rather than a focused collection of bags and matching purses.
- Buyers who need guaranteed clear imagery in every project: customer feedback on visual quality is mixed.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the instructions as easy to follow and detailed, with positive reactions to the range and look of the patterns. Visual quality is mixed: some customers praise the pictures, while another reports they are unclear. That matters for a pattern book whose photos support written instructions, so readers who rely heavily on images may want to keep this caveat in mind. The aggregate rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 969 global ratings, but ratings alone do not explain individual experiences.
Positive themes
- Customers report that the explanations are detailed and easy to follow.
- Customers praise the pattern selection and designs.
Mixed feedback
- Feedback on image clarity is mixed, some praise the pictures while one customer says they are unclear.
Frequently asked questions
How many projects are included?
The listing describes 24 projects: 12 bags and 12 matching purses.
Do the patterns include templates?
The listing says any required templates are included at full size.
What fabric amount do the projects require?
Each item is described as needing no more than half a yard of outer fabric, in addition to lining, hardware and trimmings.
Is video help provided?
The listing describes QR-coded video links with additional support and advice.
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