About the Author

Emiko Takahashi is a graduate of the Bunka School of Fashion. Her fabric collection Emiko Takahashi Fabric Harmony is popular in Japan for its soft colors and elegant prints.

Reviews

"The book has 25 bag projects in a variety of sizes and shapes, and a total of 60 variations, lots of bags for your buck! --The Sewing Directory"

There is no better project for the eco-conscious crafter than a simple cloth bag. Handmade Bags in Natural Fabrics offers patterns for twenty-five basic bag styles along with sixty variations and the know-how to customize each bag to suit any style--from sweet-and innocent to minimalist to counter-culture. --Sew Mama Sew blog

"Without a doubt, this is my favorite book I've reviewed for Tuttle Publishing so far. There isn't a single bag shown that I wouldn't consider making, and I'm completely in love with the idea of sewing it with nothing but a needle and thread. Maybe some pretty bag fabric will find its way into my Christmas stocking! --Crafty Staci blog"

"All 60 bag variations included are designed to be sewn by hand, making them perfect for on-the-go-crafting. Beginner-friendly and with a style to suit everyone, the projects in his book are sure to become firm favourites! --Sew magazine"

"Christmas is around the corner, and if you are thinking of making some handmade gifts, this book will help you make some one-of-a-kind Christmas presents! You can even buy this book as a Christmas present for someone crafty! […] This book includes easy patterns and instructions for hand-sewing, so it will be great for beginners or those who do not have a sewing machine. Naturally you can speed things up a little and make these bags using a sewing machine as well, then add on your hand-stitched details for a personalized touch. --Japanese Sewing Books blog"

My mind is swimming with Christmas present ideas and for those of you who like to stress yourselves out at this time of the year - like I do- and make quite a few presents (including teacher presents) then I think you will definitely find something in here that would make the perfect present … or just something lovely for yourself. I wish I'd had this book before I made most of this year's presents!! --Top Notch blog

"Handmade Bags In Natural Fabrics is a great source for unusual, yet simple handmade bag patterns. … This book is a great addition to your craft book collection and has many beautiful gift ideas. If you are wanting to make something unique--you will find it here! --Suzy's Artsy Craftsy Sitcom blog"

"This book was fun! When I first received it, I spent my time looking over all the colorful pictures and step-by-step instructions. I then marked a couple of the bags that I liked the most. After I narrowed my list down to about 6, I studied the projects and picked what I thought would be the easiest to complete. I was able to complete my projects in a short time and move on to others. It also gave me ideas to make creations of my own. Since I am trying to be more green"" I was thrilled that the author uses eco-friendly material. All in all I was very pleased and glad to have it as part of my craft book collection."" --Crafters Corner blog"