New Books and Patterns

"Houndstooth Bowler Bag - Handcrafted Handbags: 19 Patterns Plus Guided Construction Tips by Amanda Saladin (DIY, Handcrafted, Handbags, Amanda Saladin, Crochet, Couture, Leisure Arts, Fashion, Guide) Two classics have come together in this classic...

"Barrel Bag - Handcrafted Handbags: 19 Patterns Plus Guided Construction Tips by Amanda Saladin (DIY, Handcrafted, Handbags, Amanda Saladin, Crochet, Couture, Leisure Arts, Fashion, Guide) The Barrel Bag uses a simple stitch, but the construction of this...

"Plaid Doctor Bag - Handcrafted Handbags: 19 Patterns Plus Guided Construction Tips by Amanda Saladin (DIY, Handcrafted, Handbags, Amanda Saladin, Crochet, Couture, Leisure Arts, Fashion, Guide) This large, Plaid Doctor Bag is styled after the vintage...

"Arabel Cabled Tote Bag - Handcrafted Handbags: 19 Patterns Plus Guided Construction Tips by Amanda Saladin (DIY, Handcrafted, Handbags, Amanda Saladin, Crochet, Couture, Leisure Arts, Fashion, Guide) This Arabel Cabled Tote uses a purchased bag base and...

"Tapestry Drawstring Backpack - Handcrafted Handbags: 19 Patterns Plus Guided Construction Tips by Amanda Saladin (DIY, Handcrafted, Handbags, Amanda Saladin, Crochet, Couture, Leisure Arts, Fashion, Guide) The Tapestry Drawstring Backpack uses a...

"Gormmet Bag - Handcrafted Handbags: 19 Patterns Plus Guided Construction Tips by Amanda Saladin (DIY, Handcrafted, Handbags, Amanda Saladin, Crochet, Couture, Leisure Arts, Fashion, Guide) The Gormmet Bag uses a simple construction technique for the bag...

"Tote with Zipper Pocket - Handcrafted Handbags: 19 Patterns Plus Guided Construction Tips by Amanda Saladin (DIY, Handcrafted, Handbags, Amanda Saladin, Crochet, Couture, Leisure Arts, Fashion, Guide) The addition of a zippered pocket to one of the...

"Puff Stitch Clutch - Handcrafted Handbags: 19 Patterns Plus Guided Construction Tips by Amanda Saladin (DIY, Handcrafted, Handbags, Amanda Saladin, Crochet, Couture, Leisure Arts, Fashion, Guide) This Puff Stitch Clutch relies on a quilted fabric and a...

"Double Zipper Travel Bag - Handcrafted Handbags: 19 Patterns Plus Guided Construction Tips by Amanda Saladin (DIY, Handcrafted, Handbags, Amanda Saladin, Crochet, Couture, Leisure Arts, Fashion, Guide) The addition of a second zipper brings this simple...

"Diamond Coin Purse - Handcrafted Handbags: 19 Patterns Plus Guided Construction Tips by Amanda Saladin (DIY, Handcrafted, Handbags, Amanda Saladin, Crochet, Couture, Leisure Arts, Fashion, Guide) This Diamond Coin Purse uses basic construction...

"Vintage Handbag - Handcrafted Handbags: 19 Patterns Plus Guided Construction Tips by Amanda Saladin (DIY, Handcrafted, Handbags, Amanda Saladin, Crochet, Couture, Leisure Arts, Fashion, Guide) This Vintage Handbag takes us back to an earlier era with...

"Tunisian Handbag - Handcrafted Handbags: 19 Patterns Plus Guided Construction Tips by Amanda Saladin (DIY, Handcrafted, Handbags, Amanda Saladin, Crochet, Couture, Leisure Arts, Fashion, Guide) This Tunisian Handbag is a great project to practice your...

"Saddle Bag - Handcrafted Handbags: 19 Patterns Plus Guided Construction Tips by Amanda Saladin (DIY, Handcrafted, Handbags, Amanda Saladin, Crochet, Couture, Leisure Arts, Fashion, Guide) The classic shape of the Saddle Bag is updated with a textured...

"Wristlet with Buckle - Handcrafted Handbags: 19 Patterns Plus Guided Construction Tips by Amanda Saladin (DIY, Handcrafted, Handbags, Amanda Saladin, Crochet, Couture, Leisure Arts, Fashion, Guide) This cute little wristlet uses the sedge stitch, a...

"Burgundy Bag - Handcrafted Handbags: 19 Patterns Plus Guided Construction Tips by Amanda Saladin (DIY, Handcrafted, Handbags, Amanda Saladin, Crochet, Couture, Leisure Arts, Fashion, Guide) The Burgundy Bag with a Leather Base is worked with round super...

"Granny Square Bag - Handcrafted Handbags: 19 Patterns Plus Guided Construction Tips by Amanda Saladin (DIY, Handcrafted, Handbags, Amanda Saladin, Crochet, Couture, Leisure Arts, Fashion, Guide) This Granny Square Bag will work on lining and seaming...

"Convertible Clutch - Handcrafted Handbags: 19 Patterns Plus Guided Construction Tips by Amanda Saladin (DIY, Handcrafted, Handbags, Amanda Saladin, Crochet, Couture, Leisure Arts, Fashion, Guide) This cute clutch is created from one large crocheted...

"Sea God - Cosplay DIY Workbook: Fundamentals of Low-Sew and No-Sew Costume Making (DIY, Leisure Arts) From the depts of the sea came this cosplay character who is angry and ready to fight as half-human and half-Atlantean. A black long-sleeve t-shirt and...

"Top-Tier Ninja - Cosplay DIY Workbook: Fundamentals of Low-Sew and No-Sew Costume Making (DIY, Leisure Arts) You’ll upgrade to Tier 5 when you wear this ninja costume to your next cosplay event. The mask is hand-painted and has foam...

"Centurion Gladiator - Cosplay DIY Workbook: Fundamentals of Low-Sew and No-Sew Costume Making (DIY, Leisure Arts) Get ready to go to battle as a Centurion Gladiator, complete with shoulder pauldrons, kilt, arm guards, leg guards, and armor – all...