Introduces the efforts of a woman in the Gambia who found a way to recycle the hundreds of discarded plastic bags that littered her community.

From the founder of iconic outdoors brand Sandqvist, this cool craft book is all about using needle and thread, a sewing machine and stiff materials to make your own practical, hardwearing functional objects. From hiking rucksacks to knife holders, vanity bags to aprons, there are projects for the experienced home sewer who is looking to try something new, for people who find the idea of sewing fun but may not have come up with a suitable project...

One cold, spring morning, an ordinary grocery bag begins blowing around a landfill, then as it travels down a road, through a stream, and into a town, it is used in various ways by different people, many of whom do not even notice it.

"Known for the gorgeous purses and bags that made Big-City Bags such a hit, Sara Lawson presents a fabulous new collection of high-fashion designs. Carry a designer bag that has great shape and style and is affordable to construct. These bags have it all! Expand your skills with patterns for 12 sophisticated, structured bags. Create impressive gifts--alternate fabric styles provide even more inspiration. Confidently choose interfacing and add design...

Chunky yarnworking is a fun and trendy way to make simple accessories for yourself and your space. This book shows you how to make headwear, neckwear, bags, blankets and more, inluding projects for arm knitting as well as for large needles and hooks. Funky and stylish, the projects in this book include: Super-chunky mufflers, a loose and lacy infinity scarf, a clutch, a tote, and other chich bags, a tasseled cushion cover, a comfy blanket, a bed for...

"Small Loom Weaving is a friendly introduction to the joys of making your own handwoven goods. Illustrated lessons introduce you to the fundamentals of the loom, materials, tools, color changes, introducing texture, finishing, and more. This useful guide also shows you how to make chic, boho items ranging from coasters and placemats to scarves and small wall hangings. In this book, textile designer and expert weaver Ichi.co proves that creating beautiful...

A philosopher finds himself at risk when his country begins punishing people for being different, a circumstance that forces him to escape over hills and valleys while carrying a mysterious, heavy suitcase.

Repurpose natural materials into beautifully useful items and reduce your plastic waste in the process with projects for homemade tote bags, grocery bags, gift bags, and more! Eco-Chic Bags offers forty handmade projects with step-by-step instructions and visual aids for popular machine and hand sewing techniques. Appropriate for sewers of all skill levels, projects are budget-friendly and made with a variety of fabric-based materials like canvas...

"This fantastic new resource offers all the information and techniques needed to begin or expand your bag making. Jessica walks sewists through creating bags including bag anatomy, different fabrics, structure, selecting and adding hardware, installing handbag zippers, and more, and 5 bag projects to get the reader started"--