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10 HD Video Lessons
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Instructor
Brett Bara
Brett Bara is a New York-based author of "Sewing in a Straight Line". She is also the host of the Emmy-nominated PBS series "Knit and Crochet Now" and previously ran her own handbag design company. View profile »
Design Your Own Handbag
with Brett Bara
Design and sew your very own high-fashion handbag in this class taught by author, designer and television host Brett Bara.
Learn professional tips every step of the way, from planning your bag's unique shape and fabrics, to adding finishing snaps and straps. Brett provides you with a basic handbag shape that can be adapted into an endless variety of styles, including her tote bag, slouchy hobo bag, and curved top bag. Pick up more advanced skills such as constructing zipper pockets, creating pleats, and attaching hardware.
Choose your own process and create a chic, custom bag today!
What You'll Learn
- Customize the basic handbag shape for your own design
- Pick the perfect lining fabric and interfacing
- Add various types of pockets such as flap and slot pockets
- Accessorize with handles and hardware
- Sew a recessed zipper and other closures
What You'll Need:
- 1-2 yards fabric for bag exterior
- 1-2 yards fabric for bag lining
- 1-2 yards interfacing or stabilizer
- Thread to match your fabric
- Your choice of hardware (D-rings, purse feet, snaps, zippers, etc.)
Lesson Plan
| 1 | Introduction | 3:53 |
| 2 | Planning Your Design | 16:11 |
| 3 | Reinforcing Your Fabric | 17:51 |
| 4 | Constructing the Basic Exterior | 18:24 |
| 5 | Constructing the Basic Lining | 25:00 |
| 6 | Pockets | 44:35 |
| 7 | Handles & Straps | 39:20 |
| 8 | Zippers | 37:13 |
| 9 | Closures & Hardware | 24:02 |
| 10 | Shape Variations | 21:18 |
Skills you should have:
- Imagination for designing new projects!
- Basic machine sewing skills
Recent 5 star reviews of this class
Average Review:
Great stuff!
I really enjoyed this class. Definitely learned some tricks for making by adventures in bag making easier. I was able to take notes and glad I can always refer back.
Wonderful class!
I love this class. I have been wanting to learn how to make handbags for years but never found the right book or tutorial until now! Brett makes it so easy by breaking down the process into simple and logical steps. So inspiring and I can't wait to finally make my first bag. Yippee!
Just what I wanted to know!!!
This class was so well done, I have been searching for the perfect book with no luck and I found this site and this class. I was inspired and just ordered a variety of hardware. Brett is a super teacher, very easy to follow.I can't thank you enough for sharing your know how. I look forward to seeing Brett in another creative handbag video. Thanks again.
Excellent instruction and information!
Dug two bags out of my unfinished projects box because Brett supplied the inset zipper technique I needed to finish them. Thanks! I knew eventually there would be a reason I bought some home dec fabric that struck my fancy. Now, thanks to Brett, new totes for friends and family.
Excellent at any level!
I've been making totes and hand bags for years but still found this class informative and useful. My skills have absolutely been expanded thanks to Brett and Craftsy. THANK YOU!! So glad I purchased this class!
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