Make 100 Bags: Twenty New Projects, Infinite Possibilities

by Stuart Hillard

Overview

Learn how to Make 100 Bags, customised your way. Stuart’s fifth book teaches crafters of all abilities how to make twenty new projects in five distinct styles: Simple Fabric, English Paper Piecing, String Pieced, Boro and Improv/Crumb piecing. With these techniques, you’ll have endless bags and infinite possibilities.

In this practical and accessible book discover five new sewing techniques which can be applied to any of Stuart's twenty projects. Whether you need an 'Essentials Purse' for everyday, or a 'Keepin’ It Crafty Caddy' for all your materials: Stuart has you covered, and looking as stylish as ever. In this innovative new book, you will mix, match and sew your way to 100 fabulous bags. Both budget-friendly, sustainable and endlessly creative, this is the perfect gift for beginners through to expert crafters.

Projects include:

• The Travel Buddy Backpack
• The Yoga on the Beach Bag
• The Card or Cash Wallet
• The Japanese Rice Bag
• The ‘Don’t Shoot the Messenger’ bag

Pick up your tote, wallet or beach bag and get ready to carry it off with style in Make 100 Bags.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780008584931
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	09/30/2025
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	7.69(w) x 9.94(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Stuart Hillard is one of the leading craft experts in the UK, Patron of the Quilters Guild of the British Isles, fabric designer for The Craft Cotton Company, knitwear designer for Stylecraft Yarns and presenter on Sewing Street TV where his blend of expertise, fast, fun demos and achievable designs has made him a fan favourite. His career in crafting began over 30 years ago when he started making and designing quilts and teaching workshops but it was his breakout appearance in the first series of Channel 4’s The Great British Sewing Bee that really launched his career. Stuart has authored four bestselling sewing books: Sew Fabulous, Use Scraps, Sew Blocks, Make 100 Quilts, Simple Shapes, Stunning Quilts and his fourth Bags for Life was voted best sewing book of 2021 in the Creative Book Awards.

For more information, visit: www.stuarthillardmakes.com and show off your homemade quilt by tagging @stuarthillardmakes .