Handbags

Handbags

Author: Caroline Evans

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780300186185

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An exploration of the role of the handbag in the history of culture, fashion, and material production


Handbag Designer 101

Handbag Designer 101

Author: Emily Blumenthal

Publisher: Voyageur Press

Published: 2011-09-04

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1610597761

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Handbag Designer 101 is the bible for handbag designers or women who aspire to make their own bags. Included in the book are instructions for creating the fifteen essential bag styles—clutch, hobo, tote, and more—made simple with easy-to-follow how-to illustrations, suggested difficulty levels, and color photography. Advice from famous bag designers and today’s hottest indie designers accompany each pattern.Also included is the inside scoop on turning your handbag hobby into a successful business. From designing, to making, to marketing, Handbag Designer 101 teaches you everything you need to know.


Making Handbags

Making Handbags

Author: Ellen Goldstein-Lynch

Publisher: Quarry Books

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781564968494

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From vintage styles to trendy beaded bags, this handbook shows readers how they can create affordable, designer-quality handbags right in their homes, even if they've never sewn a stitch.


Making Leather Bags, Wallets, and Cases

Making Leather Bags, Wallets, and Cases

Author: Yasue Tsuchihira

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2019-08-21

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 0811768333

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Grab your leather working tools and get started making yourself some great new leather items you'll be proud to carry! Well-crafted leather pieces are always in vogue. And minimalist modern styles are easy to make following the step-by-step instructions and templates provided in Making Leather Bags, Wallets, and Cases. From statement handbags to chic wallets, eyeglass cases, portfolios, and more, this book includes projects even a novice leather worker can make but that look so high-end people will be astonished if you tell them you made it yourself.


Sew Bags

Sew Bags

Author: Hilarie Wakefield Dayton

Publisher: Stash Books

Published: 2019-06-07

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9781617457913

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Sew stylish shoulder bags, totes, clutches, and drawstring bags! Whether you're a total beginner or a confident sewist who loves to finish a project in one sitting, you'll love this modern collection of thirteen bags you can truly make your own. Turn flat fabric into handbags of any shape when you learn the basics of construction, transferring a pattern, and finishing details. A must-have primer for the beginning sewist!


Creating Romantic Purses

Creating Romantic Purses

Author: Marilyn Green

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1402753705

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"Using wonderful fabrics, trims, and accents, the talented designers from Ruby Tag Bags have created more than 25 fabulous, one-of-a-kind purses that women will have to own and love to make. The design romance begins with classic materials, including colorful crazy quilts, delicate lace, and vintage velvet; unique adornments such as glistening mother-of-pearl buttons; and pretty ribbon and floral embellishments" -- publisher website (June 2007).


Making Handbags & Purses

Making Handbags & Purses

Author: Carol Parks

Publisher: Lark Books

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9781579901493

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This volume offers more than 50 handbags to sew, knit, or crochet - from basic hard-working everyday styles to glamorous evening bags. Patterns and step-by-step instructions are included, with tips on designing, choosing materials, plus adding decorative and durable linings.


Sew the Perfect Bag

Sew the Perfect Bag

Author: Sew News

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781604680249

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Bags are hot, and this collection from Sew News can't be beat! Brimming with 25 beautiful projects, this book packs value like a beach tote packs towels. Now you can carry everything from laptops to wine to diapers in style! Beginners will love the clear instructions, and experts will appreciate the modern take on timeless techniques. See photos of some of the most popular bags ever to grace the pages of Sew News magazine Find complete step-by-step instructions and excellent illustrations from esteemed sewing experts Alter and embellish your bags to suit any occasion, season, or style


A Guide to Making Leather Handbags - A Collection of Historical Articles on Designs and Methods for Making Leather Bags

A Guide to Making Leather Handbags - A Collection of Historical Articles on Designs and Methods for Making Leather Bags

Author: Various

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2013-01-29

Total Pages: 83

ISBN-13: 1447483146

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This vintage collection of articles offers insights into the fundamental practice of leathercraft, with a special focus on the leather bag. This early text on leather craft includes historical articles that would be both expensive and hard to find. It contains easy to follow instructions on making leather gloves, and of the designs and techniques involved. Contents include: Leather Crafting; Applied Leathercraft - Chris Groneman; Be Clever With Leather - C W Read; Leather Bags and Purses - Elise Mochrie; Leathercraft - Robert Thompson; Leatherwork - F J Christopher. Extensively illustrated with instructional diagrams and photographs, it is suited to the leatherwork novice and enthusiast alike, with many details still of practical use today. We are republishing this rare work in a high quality, modern and affordable edition, featuring reproductions of the original artwork and a newly written introduction.