David & Charles The Bag Making Bible: The Complete Guide to Sewing and Customizing Your Own Unique Bags

The instructions are easy to follow and has some nice bag patterns.

This is a good book, lots of information for a beginner, well written, lots of photos and easy to understand, the only reason for the missing last star is that there are no patterns included, you have to download and print them yourself, patterns are an important part of this and I would have liked to get them included with the book even if that would mean a higher price.

Très pratique. Parler anglais avec un bon niveau. Progressif, il amène une couturière presque débutante à faire des sacs compliqués.

esta muy bien el libro, muy sencillo pero trae pocos modelos

I had the oppurtunity to sift through previews of this book and ,’The better bagmaker’ on Kindle.I have to say that based on reviews it was confusing to choose btw the two,as all search online ends in these two books.But on closer inspection,I found that this one is a British publication.Usually I prefer british publications,as they target a wider audience around the globe.For eg,this book gives an overview of interfacings and interlinings and you can clearly see the pictures and distinguish/recognise them in any store.However,the better bag maker has brand names.Now,I am an indian and Im sure even my mom n pop store would’nt know what I wanted if presented myself with such brand names.Moreover,Ms Lam is teaching you all the skills involved in sewing a bag,right from patterns to finishing.Its like learning the alphabets and making your own story.You are your own designer.Thats the reason I went with this book,as no matter how many years pass,the education will always remain relevant.No fear of fast dissapearing fads in bag designs.Its a simple book for simple people giving precise,clear cut and relevant information.I know there are in-numerable videos on youtube.But I wanted the gist of it ,in a book format,and I have found that in this book.I think the other book’the better bagmaker’,goes beyond simplicity and is more useful for people who are already proficient in bag sewing,but want to take their craft to a higher ,complex level.Im a stickler for zips and velcro,and im sure Im never using bonings and other kinds of plastic base for my bags,so why go in the hassle.Classic and simple is enough for me.