Handbags

Handbags
Author: Caroline Evans
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Handbags
ISBN: 9780300186185

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
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2011-09-04
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1610597761

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
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2002
Genre: Fancy work
ISBN: 9781564968494

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 Handbags and Other Stylish Accessories

Making Leather Handbags and Other Stylish Accessories
Author: Ellen Goldstein-Lynch
Publisher: Rockport Publishers
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2004
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781592530762

For anyone who feels she can never have too many handbags, this book is for you. Crafters, sewers, and lovers of handbags and leather goods are invited to take a one-on-one course in handbag and accessory construction and design with this new title. Written by three accomplished professors from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City, this book takes a fun approach to fashionable designs that are not only beautiful but also simple to create. Learn to construct fabulous handbags as well as other related accessories including cell phone cases, eyeglass cases, a belt and belt bag, wallets, an agenda book cover, and a cosmetic case. All projects are made from garment weight leathers and can be created on a typical home sewing machine. Numerous photos, step-by-step illustrations, and, best of all, insiderÆs tips for constructing these pieces and customizing the patterns to your own personal style are included.

Making Leather Bags, Wallets, and Cases

Making Leather Bags, Wallets, and Cases
Author: Yasue Tsuchihira
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2019-08-21
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0811768333

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.

Making Handbags & Purses

Making Handbags & Purses
Author: Carol Parks
Publisher: Lark Books
Total Pages: 140
Release: 1998
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781579901493

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 Bags

Sew Bags
Author: Hilarie Wakefield Dayton
Publisher: Stash Books
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2019-06-07
Genre: Handbags
ISBN: 9781617457913

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!

Making Vintage Bags

Making Vintage Bags
Author: Emma Brennan
Publisher: GMC Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781861085023

Presents instructions and patterns for creating a variety of handbags, inspired by fashions from the 1920s through the 1950s.

Handmade Leather Bags & Accessories

Handmade Leather Bags & Accessories
Author: Elean Ho
Publisher: Design Originals
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-11
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781574217162

Learn the art of creating elegant accessories from genuine leather with this inspiring guide. Handmade Leather Bags & Accessories shows you how to make classic handbags and accessories with a decidedly modern flair. Gifted fashion designer Ke Yi Lun shares 28 simple strategies for enhancing your wardrobe with fashion-forward luxuries at a fraction of what you'd pay in fine stores.Even if you've never tried leatherworking before, you'll be surprised at how much fun it is to make durable and sophisticated bags using these basic techniques. Gorgeous photographs, step-by-step diagrams, and easy-to-follow instructions make it easy! Create a chic purse or shoulder bag to go with every outfit. Find fresh and fabulous ideas for satchels, hobos, messenger bags and totes. Learn to make chic and urbane accessories for every taste, including iPad holders, business card cases, coasters, key ring tabs and much more.Inside Handmade Leather Bags & Accessories you'll find:" How To Make Elegant Upscale Leather Bags " High-End Accessories Without the High-End Price Tag" Purses, Shoulder Bags, Satchels, Hobos, Messenger Bags and Totes" iPad Holders, Business Card Cases, Coasters and Key Ring Tabs" Step-by-Step Diagrams and Easy-to-Follow Instructions" Gorgeous, Inspiring Color Photographs