{"product_id":"2940149107018","title":"Library Book Tote: A Sturdy Bag with a Fancy Exterior","description":"A sturdy bag with a fancy exterior: feature a small piece of a precious fabric using this fully-illustrated 9-page PDF as your guide!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eREQUIRED SKILLS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe project is suitable for motivated beginners. If you can sew a straight line, then you can do this! There are many steps, but they are all straightforward enough for a beginner, if you take them one at a time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTOOLS AND MATERIALS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 yard of medium-to-heavy weight solid linen \u003cbr\u003e1 fat quarter (or enough to cut two 9″x11″ pieces) of a cotton print fabric \u003cbr\u003eyard stick \u003cbr\u003escissors \u003cbr\u003esewing machine \u003cbr\u003ethread to coordinate with linen \u003cbr\u003eiron \u003cbr\u003epins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTOPICS COVERED\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than just a simple sewing pattern, this ebook is like a mini-class. Each topic includes step-by-step instructions and photos where appropriate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will learn:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to measure and cut the correct amount of fabric\u003cbr\u003eHow to sew together a decorative outer shell\u003cbr\u003eHow to sew an inner lining\u003cbr\u003eHow to make handles\u003cbr\u003eHow to put it all together\u003cbr\u003ePlus:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to calculate the fabric needed for custom bag sizes\u003cbr\u003eVariations for different bag configurations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book tote gets its sturdiness from medium-to-heavy linen fabric. The lining, the handles, and the top and bottom panels use the linen, while the center panels are a perfect place to showcase a more decorative, special fabric.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou need less than a fat quarter of your special fabric, which makes it easier to feature some of the more expensive fabrics available (Liberty Lawn or custom Spoonflower designs, for example), or you can use the very last bits of a favorite print that you’ve had socked away for a special occasion.","brand":"Polka Dot Cottage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47073043480816,"sku":"2940149107018","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940149107018_p0.jpg?v=1763712064","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940149107018","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}