About the author kay whitt is the author of sew serendipity and sew serendipity bags, two of our bestselling sewing books. Order your copy sew serendipity bags today, personally signed by kay a bag for every skill level, every occasion, every style bag designs that youll love to sew. The new serendipity studio pattern, the sally shirtdress. Sew serendipity bags book bag patterns to sew, sewing. The book is arranged by skill level or by the amount of work you are willing to take on. Serendipity studio z9866 sew serendipity bags book includes. Welcome to the official fan page for serendipity studio and my series of sew serendipity books. We started calling them going home bags a few years ago when my mom started filling reusable market bags with containers of holiday leftovers and, sometimes, things that wed left at her house during prior visits. Unique, handcrafted handbags and pouches for all occasions. We used a pattern from the book sew serendipity bags by kay whitt. Included in the book are tissue pattern inserts for the skirt, tunicdress and jacketeach with 6 variations detailed in the book. This workbook offers resources and ideas youll love. For the month of september, she is going to be hosting craft book month, an event to celebrate all things craft books. The serendipity hip bag has an adjustable strap and a cute curved top which.
The pattern directions fill up 15 pages of the book. This is a one sided fusible stabilizer with a lot of body. Carryon bags and travelling essentials serendipity. Our goal is to create together with our customers the perfect handbag for your everyday life. Serendipity studio diaper bag sew serendipity bag book. The artist portfolio is a wonderfully handy way to carry drawing necessities with you wherever you go. The bags in this book are truly extraordinary and with kays instruction, they are ohsoeasy to make. Your payment will be converted to your countrys currency after payment, by your method of payment.
The bag making bible is the first book and resource of its kind a techniqueled approach to sewing your own designer bags and purses. This book is a couple of years old, and i cant believe that i didnt already have it in my sewing. From comments on my blog site, i know that sewing bags and totes is one of the most searched topics. It explains in detail how to create and construct the component parts of the bag. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Sew serendipity bags by serendipity studio kay whitt is a 140page hardcover book, spiral bound for easy use. Mar 20, 2014 the serendipity hip bag is a compact bag that is big in style. The layout of the book is nicely divided up into skill level so you can choose between simple, intermediate, and challenging. Pretty soon, these bags became a way of life for us and we found that, as our families grew and children moved into their own places, going home bags. Everyone will think you are a master seamstress, not just an average crafter. I have written a 28 page soft cover book called media frenzy for all those fabulous media devices in your life. There are instructions for 4 different bags in this book, along with a simple wallet and scrappy camera strap.
With full instructions for twelve bags and with a few clever variations thrown in there are plenty of designs to choose from. And even though these bags are easy to make, the end results are clever and cute. The challenging bags section takes you to the level of bag maven. If your gadgets come with bags or cases at all, they are justwell yuck. See our wide selection of fabric, plastic, and paper book bags and browsing tote bags. Sew serendipity bags book signed by kay whitt qhbkkrsewserendipitybag sew serendipity bags by kay whitt, hardback book with concealed spiral binding, color, 144 p. Her bestselling sew serendipity was published by krause publications in july 2010. Ruffled hobo bag minus the ruffles from the sew serendipity. This is sew serendipity by kay whitt of serendipity studio. Fresh and pretty projects to sew and love whitt, kay.
Sew serendipity sewing workbook makes a handy companion for trips to the fabric store, and is a convenient source for easytofollow advice. Fresh and pretty projects to sew and loveyou may find yourself buying more patterns from her because she writes the directions so concise and complete. Oct 25, 2011 a regular exhibitor at spring and fall quilt markets as serendipity studio, kay whitt has been designing and selling patterns for the past 10 years. A regular exhibitor at spring and fall quilt markets as serendipity studio, kay whitt has been designing and selling patterns for the past 10 years. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Kay whitt whitt presents bag designs that youll love to sew. For indepth information about this sustainable, plantderived material please click on this link available in retail boxes of 20 tea sachets or in bulk bags. Serendipity needleworks brick and mortar store opened on february 22, 2003 in its original location on university boulevard. Our prices are quoted in cad, canadian dollars but we sell to customers all over the world. These projects are focused on storing and carrying your digital devices with style and attention to detail. Media frenzy is a great collection of bags and accessories for all of your media devices. Instead, the chapters on tops and dresses and jackets emphasize cutting and placing pockets and collars and pleats and gathers embellishments, basically maybe to distract the eye from the imprecise fit. The portfolio features a twist lock closure and a clear vinyl zippered pocket on the interior keeps all drawing tools secure and organized.
I think this new book might have to be on my christmas list. Truly, there are only two pattern pieces for this dress, simple darts at the bust line and back waist, with bias bound armholes and neckline. See the complete serendipity series book list in order, box sets or. Fresh and pretty sewing designs to make and wear by kay whitt isbn. The serendipity hip bag with images sewing pattern book. Step it up in the intermediate bags section, with bags that play up your style. I can not praise this enough and it is way past time for another book. Apr 02, 2016 well, these are not great pictures, but i wanted to get this out there. About us serendipity press started in 1989 as a commemorative poster company. From tunics to dresses, the clothing options in this book will delight any female sewist who decides to explore the. Since my motto lately seems to be sew sew everything i decided to try a bag a few months ago. The serendipity hip bag has an adjustable strap and a cute curv.
Specialises in harris tweed, cork and italian leather handbags. Kay whitt loves designing bags, and youre going to love sewing. Be bold with colors, textures, and styles, because our handbags are just as creative as. Tote bags allow you to speak to both existing and potential customers as these are constantly exposed to a large audience. Sew serendipitous bag design, nottingham, united kingdom.
Learn a few new skills, try out a few new tools and make yourself a bag you can really show off. Quilts of valor at serendipity placemat project ryans case for smiles domestic violence project finish it club photo gallery. Animals real, mythical, and imaginary headline stephen cosgroves serendipity series of picture books, which is currently being reissued by clovis, calif. The bags construction may be complex, but the instructions are not. The only change is substituting the zip down flap wchanging pad for a large side pocket. Free sewing pattern fold away shopping bag from the bags. Bags that carry welldesigned and wellprinted brand names and logos even brand mottoes catch peoples attention. I will have a diaper bag and a laptop bag in my new book sew serendipity bags, out in september, so keep your.
Nov 22, 2011 sew serendipity bags has the same feel as kays first book with beautiful, handdrawn illustrations helping you sew each and every step of the way. Fullsize patterns included for simple, intermediate and challenging bags. Jul 12, 2010 nowhere in the book are there suggestions, instructions, or provisions for changing these things. Perfect for a day out when you dont need to carry every little thing. I would recommend this book as i am new to sewing having recently bought a. Sew serendipity bags book signed by kay whitt quilthome. I have two new dresses, both of which are a snap to make and a dream to wear. Lovely bags from kay whitts book, sew serendipity bags. New tote bag and shopping bag patterns getas quilting.
With the recent ban on single use plastic bags, it was just the kick up the butt i needed to finally tackle a project that has been on my todo list for, quite literally, years. Featuring popular characters and phrases for kids and. How to sew handbags and toteshobo totenancy zieman. Just like you, i like to create bags and totes too. Book bags find the right tote bag for your books here demco. Flip to the simple bags for something quick and fun to sew. Sew serendipity bags has the same feel as kays first book with. Shes one of the bestknown independent pattern designers today, and attends both spring and fall market as an exhibitor. Sewing tutorials sewing hacks sewing crafts sewing projects sewing tips sewing ideas handmade purses handmade handbags bag patterns to sew.
Fabulous bags to make and love spi by kay whitt isbn. The bag is the multitasker bag with the diaper bag variation. Amy butler designs 4426 midwest modern pattern book, 224 photo pages. Sew it together step by step, and find yourself with a truly professional, beautifully constructed bag. The finished product looked very much like the book picture. Sew serendipity bags has the same feel as kays first book with beautiful, handdrawn illustrations helping you sew each and every step of the way. The serendipity hip bag is a compact bag that is big in style. With all this information contained in one book, sew serendipity easily establishes itself as an authority for new sewists to shadow.
These patterns motivate, give confidence and encourage your creativity. This is the diaper bag version of the multi tasker bag in the book. According to the author, she wrote this book in response to the sewing questions that people frequently ask her and it is intended to be more instructional than project based like her other two books sew serendipity and sew serendipity bags. The pattern is the ruffled hobo bag on the cover of the sew serendipity bags book.
This pattern was taken from kay whitts sew serendipity bags book. Kay whitt loves designing bags, and you re going to love sewing. Fresh and pretty designs to make and wear and she just recently released sew serendipity bags. All in all, this book scores points with its novel collection of fun and charming pattern ideas.
Five years later, we packed everything up and moved three blocks east to the. Welcome we have over 3500 bolts of quality fabric including a large selection of. A bag for every skilllevel, every occasion, every style. Sewing handbook 3 books bundle collection sew serendipity. Serendipity bags is developing a new multifunctional bag, combining innovation, design, and versatility.