Bag Savvy (Part 2 of 2): The Ins & Outs of Structured Bags

Linda McGehee shows you how to make bags with character to fit your special needs.

In Bag Savvy (Part 2 of 2): The Ins & Outs of Structured Bags, Linda McGehee – sewing expert – shows you how to make bags with character to fit your special needs. Whether making a cute evening bag, a bag for storage, or a large carryall for every day use, there are tricks of the trade that you’ll want to know about. Padded shoulder straps, chain application, corded piping, sew-in magnetic snaps, internal frames, bag feet, pockets, and under construction essentials are some of the basics. Use handbags as a palette to play with your sewing machine while creating bags uniquely your own.

You’ll love this sewing video if you:

• Like to personalize your projects, but need some guidance
• Like to add a professional touch to your bags
• Like to use frames or magnetic snaps for structure in your bags

In Bag Savvy (Part 2 of 2): The Ins & Outs of Structured Bags, you’ll learn how to:

• Choose the appropriate internal and external hardware for bags and assemble the bag correctly
• Choose from a variety of lining and interfacing available
• Make corded piping look its best
• Add feet to a bag and learn which feet are available
• Take advantage of a structured bag trunk show and adopt styles and ideas for future projects

About the Expert:

Designer Linda McGehee is known worldwide for her award winning books, patterns, and spectacular fabric manipulating techniques. Having acquired an interest in sewing at a very early age, Linda has been teaching a variety of sewing techniques through her business, Ghee’s, for 33 years. Very much a machinist, Linda likes to show her students how easy it is to acquire professional results when you know the proper techniques. She has designed numerous handbag and garment patterns, designed zippers and tools for the home sewist. Her award winning books make stitching easy and fun. She travels the globe teaching at stores, guilds, and conventions, and makes TV appearances. Visit Linda at her website:www.ghees.com.