The 18 core projects in "Sew What Bags" show how to use bold, contemporary fabrics to make totes, drawstring sacks, messenger bags, organizers, satchels, and purses in a wide range of sizes and shapes. Every project is shown in a full-color photo accompanied by step-by-step, illustrated instructions.

Ava Wong has always played it safe. As a strait-laced, rule-abiding Chinese American lawyer with a successful surgeon as a husband, a young son, and a beautiful home, she's built the perfect life. But beneath this faȧde, Ava's world is crumbling: her marriage is falling apart, her expensive law degree hasn't been used in years, and her toddler's tantrums are pushing her to the breaking point. Enter Winnie Fang, Ava's enigmatic college roommate from...

When someone's passion for designer purses leads to murder, Haley goes shopping for a killer to clear her name.

After she finds a purse in the park and takes it home, a young girl finds her whole world turns plaid.

Never before have two fat quarters inspired so much fun ... Choose from six patterns for cute projects, each of which can be stitched from two fat quarters.

"With patterns for everything from clutches to hobos to cosmetic bags and beach totes, bag bazaar shows you how to create the perfect, custom accessory in less time than it would take to shop for one"--From publisher description.