Signature Bags

Fashionable and functional clutches, bags and totes!

Indulge your artistic side with Signature Bags! In this fashion-forward collection, you'll find clutches, totes and purses that will suit any occasion and complement any look.

Pattern designer and sewist Michelle Golightly has brought together her favorite projects that are sure to turn heads. While the term "handmade bags" is often associated with frumpy, misshapen pocketbooks your grandmother might carry, Michelle's designs have a fresh, fashionable feel. Detailed step-by-step instructions, informative illustrations and helpful tips make sewing the bags possible for any sewer. Whether you're dashing out the door with your Lunch Date Clutch, packing up your Farmer's Market Tote or gifting a friend with a Provence Travel Bag, the projects in Signature Bags would look at home on the runway, but they'll look even better on your arm!

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs