Why buy an ordinary off-the-shelf bag, when you can sew your own cute bag? Make your own pretty bag that really sets you apart from the crowd. Sewing Pretty Bags shows you how, with simple sewing projects to stitch and love. Sewing sisters Debra and Cheyanne Valencia present 12 quick and easy projects for sewing boutique handbags, shopping totes, pouches, and more. With step-by-step instructions and fresh, modern designs, they show how to make beautiful bags for both fashion and functional uses. Get inspired to express your unique personality with the stunning prints and colors of today's contemporary fabrics. You'll look stylish carrying your one-of-a-kind accessory, personalized with fancy trims, pockets, beads, flowers, or embroidery. This big project book for experienced home sewers wastes no time teaching you how to thread a needle. This book has something for everyone, from classic totes to sassy handbags to frilly dog carriers. Made with beautiful fabrics and stunning embellishments, these bags are truly original. Sewing Pretty Bags shows how to use finishing touches like embroidery, fancy trims, pockets, flowers, and more to add signature style. Sew a cute bag in just a day or a weekend with Sewing Pretty Bags ! Sew your own pretty bag in just a day or a weekend, with 12 quick and easy projects for sewing boutique handbags, shopping totes, pouches, and more. Sew Quick & Easy Modern Bags Why buy an ordinary off-the-shelf bag when you can sew a cute bag in just a day or a weekend? Make your own pretty bag that really sets you apart from the crowd. Sewing Pretty Bags shows you how, with simple sewing projects to stitch and love. Sewing sisters Debra and Cheyanne Valencia present 12 quick and easy projects for sewing boutique handbags, shopping totes, pouches, and more. With step-by-step instructions and fresh, modern designs, they show how to make beautiful bags for both fashion and functional uses. Get inspired to express your unique personality with the stunning prints and colors of today's contemporary fabrics. You'll look stylish carrying your one-of-a-kind accessory, personalized with fancy trims, pockets, beads, flowers, or embroidery. Sew your own stylish handbags, shopping totes, pouches, and more - Contemporary boutique designs for both fashion and function - 12 quick and easy projects, with step-by-step instructions - See how to choose stunning designer fabrics - Personalize your bag with charming embellishments Debra Valencia , a visionary artist, designer, and entrepreneur, has branded a modern style uniquely her own. She has used her design expertise to create distinctive branding, packaging, and product design for companies including Esprit Bed & Bath, Hasbro, Playskool, Milton Bradley, Disney, Hard Rock Cafés & Hotels, The Cheesecake Factory, and MGM Grand Hotels. Her artwork is currently licensed in over 1,200 products in gift, home, and stationery. Her surface designs have been licensed in quilting fabric collections for South Sea Imports, Wilmington Prints, and David Textiles, with over 100 fabrics on the market. Cheyanne Valencia is the co-author of Sewing Pretty Bags: Boutique Designs to Stitch & Love (July 2015), published by Design Originals and Fox Chapel Publishing. She is currently working on additional craft books in a variety of materials and techniques. Cheyanne is the owner of Prairie Pony Mercantile in Bozeman, Montana. A creative seamstress and quilter, her art ranges from simple and rustic to hip and modern. Design Originals-Sewing Pretty Bags