Linda McGehee's Simply Sensational Bags

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Summary: Creative and Inspiring
Review: Having given up much of my past creative sewing due to long working hours, Linda's book reminds me that sewing today is indeed a creative art form--and that the needle art forms produce not only attractive items, but useful ones as well. The excellent photos help even a novice with the details of construction and serve as a springboard for exercising one's own creativity!

Rating:
Summary: Disappointed
Review: I purchased the book originally anticipating patterns and helpful construction advice. Unfortunately, this was not provided. The book primarily focuses on embellishments, etc. While the bags are dated, they can stimulate some ideas. Unfortunately, many of the shapes, etc. are long past being stylish.

Rating:
Summary: Disappointed
Review: I purchased the book originally anticipating patterns and helpful construction advice. Unfortunately, this was not provided. The book primarily focuses on embellishments, etc. While the bags are dated, they can stimulate some ideas. Unfortunately, many of the shapes, etc. are long past being stylish.

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Summary: Limited Information
Review: The introductory chapter which gives basics of pocketbook construction are useful. The rest of the book deals mostly with embellishment and sewing techniques. I was disappointed. The color reproduction is good but many of the bags are dated and not fashionable at all.