Hack that tote!: mix & match elements to create your perfect bag

Description

Introduction -- Anatomy of the tote bag pattern. Parts of the tote bag pattern -- Overview of hacking the pattern. Changing dimensions ; Corners ; Handles / strap ; Pockets -- Fabrics. Quilting cotton ; Heavier-weight fabrics -- Interfacings and stabilizers. Interfacings / stabilizers and their uses ; Considerations of interfacings / stabilizers -- Elements. Handles ; Pockets ; Decorative elements ; Extras ; Hardware -- Projects. Basic tote bag -- Goodie bag with reverse applique -- Wine-bottle bag -- Nested boxes -- Drawstring backpack -- Tubular frame purse -- Boat / pool tote -- Messenger bag with flap -- Zippered cross-body bag -- Zip-top purse -- Laundry duffle bag -- Glossary.;"One pattern, infinite looks! With simple tweaks, you can reinvent the basic tote 11 ways, sewing useful projects like a backpack, messenger bag, laundry duffle, and stylish cross-body purse. Create your perfect carryall by adding zippers, pockets, handles, drawstrings, and purse hardware for endless variety. A fabric and interfacing guide helps beginners and more experienced sewists choose the right materials every time. Just measure, mark, and cut--no printed patterns needed!"--Amazon.com. Introduction -- Anatomy of the tote bag pattern. Parts of the tote bag pattern -- Overview of hacking the pattern. Changing dimensions Corners Handles / strap Pockets -- Fabrics. Quilting cotton Heavier-weight fabrics -- Interfacings and stabilizers. Interfacings / stabilizers and their uses Considerations of interfacings / stabilizers -- Elements. Handles Pockets Decorative elements Extras Hardware -- Projects. Basic tote bag -- Goodie bag with reverse applique -- Wine-bottle bag -- Nested boxes -- Drawstring backpack -- Tubular frame purse -- Boat / pool tote -- Messenger bag with flap -- Zippered cross-body bag -- Zip-top purse -- Laundry duffle bag -- Glossary.