Join Stuart Hillard as he expands his expertise from quilt-making to bagmaking.

With 20 stylish patterns for every occasion Stuart provides achievable patterns, fast makes for all abilities and professional looking results. Delving into the anatomy of the bag, take a visual tour of the various parts of different bags, before moving onto the specific details of pockets, zips, piping, binding, straps and handles and even metalwork. The bags are grouped according to use but with plenty of ideas for 'cross-pollination'.

Chapters include:

• A Trip to the Market: trolley bags to shop and go; simple drawstring produce bags; expanding market tote; and a wallet.
• A Day at the Beach: Convertible tote 'n' towel; splash proof sling and book bag; and multi-purpose hobo perfect for carrying food, blankets and even baby essentials.
• A Picnic by the Lake: Picnic bag with insulated interior; bottle carrier; and drawstring games and play mat.
• A Meeting in the City: The ultimate workbag with room for a laptop or tables; the overnight attache; and a don't shoot the messenger bag, an everyday essential.
• A Weekend in the Country: The ultimate weekend bag with plenty of pockets; an absolute essentials roll-up pouch; and a multi-pocketed zippered toiletry bag.
• A Great Night In (for every crafter!): Knitting bag to store your current project in style; a sewing machine bag; a project pouch; and a drawstring project bag.