Make 100 Bags by Stuart Hillard

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.

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.

About the Author: Internationally recognized, Stuart Hillard has built a fantastic reputation as one of the UK’s leading quilt designers, teachers and home decor experts with over twenty five years experience and more than 100 published patterns to his name. Stuart is a monthly columnist with Sew magazine and British Patchwork and Quilting among others. Known as the maverick star of the first series of BBC2’s The Great British Sewing Bee, alongside Tilly Walnes and Lauren Guthrie, his approach is fun, fresh, inclusive and achievable. He also makes often television appearances, including being a guest judge on Channel 4’s primetime Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas, and a regular presenter on craft television in the UK and USA. He has represented global companies including Accuquilt, Bernina, HandiQuilter and Gutermann at trade and consumer craft shows globally.

11 Sep 2025
 

Make 100 Bags: Twenty New Projects, Infinite Possibilities by Stuart Hillard ISBN 9780008584931