Scientific Feuds. Cherie Lee

important issue that was resolved is one of the most common problems constantly presenting itself to handmade products: what do you do with your leftover scraps of material? Those last fragments of cloth left over after you have finished your other projects are perfect for the bags and accessories

      in this book.

      I hope that you will find that each of these projects can

      help to serve as sincere and meaningful gifts for yourself

      or for those you love.

      Table of Contents

       ABOUT THE AUTHOR

       PUBLISHER’S NOTE

       EDITOR’S NOTE

       INTRODUCTION

       GALLERY OF PROJECTS

       INSTRUCTIONS

       Bags, Pouches, and Purses

       CAMERA BAG

       COIN PURSE

       DRAWSTRING BAG

       MULTI-PURPOSE POUCH

       PENCIL CASE

       TOILETRIES BAG

       ROOMY TOTE BAG

       Cases and Covers

       BOOK COVER

       CELL PHONE SLEEVE

       MINI BINDER

       PASSPORT CASE

       NOTEBOOK COVER

       CARD CASE

       KEEPSAKE FOLIO

       Accessories

       SLIPPERS AND SLIPPER BAG

       WATER BOTTLE SLEEVE

       TOWEL CLIP

       BUCKET HAT

       BABY’S BIB

       ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES

       INDEX

       CAMERA BAG

       DRAWSTRING BAG

       PENCIL CASE

       CELL PHONE SLEEVE

       PASSPORT CASE

       NOTEBOOK COVER

       CARD CASE

       KEEPSAKE FOLIO

       BABY’S BIB

      Introduction

      One afternoon, my editor and I began discussing our thoughts for a new book, and as we chatted and bounced ideas back and forth, we finally came up with a plan.

      This book of gifts has many purposes. I find that it is often difficult to express your emotions to the people closest to you; however, a gift can help deliver your most earnest wishes directly into the hands of those you love. This is truly the origin of the gift of giving, which is one of the underlying themes of this book.

      We often tend to take care of others while neglecting our own wants and needs. However, loving oneself is also very important, and it is only by being good and truthful to ourselves that we may truly be loved by the people around us. I challenge you to first give the gift of happiness to yourself in order to allow your own heart to fill with contentment and joy. That means don’t be afraid to make a bag or accessory for yourself!

      I am constantly reminded of how fortunate I am. To be able to come up with creative ideas and spend time working on these handmade bags with friends is a blessing. To have the opportunity to make this book and share it with everyone is lucky. I am grateful also for the support that I have received from the growing number of people following my projects online. When I am happy, I look forward to making these handmade crafts, and when I am unhappy, I can turn to these projects to take my mind off of my worries. To be blessed is to be able to share your interests with others. This feeling of self-happiness is crucial in life, and I hope that I can always share this feeling.

       Cherie Lee

      Part 1: Bags, Pouches, and Purses

      Whether you are taking a trip, visiting the corner store, attending a class, or just taking a walk, there is a useful bag here for you: a camera bag to protect your gadget when you go out to snap photos, a convenient drawstring bag for everyday use, a toiletries case to organize all your bottles… and more! The styles are gorgeous and the structures are super-functional. Make your next essential bag, pouch, or purse!

        Camera Bag

        Coin Purse

        Drawstring Bag

        Multi-Purpose Pouch

        Pencil Case

        Toiletries