Chic Bags

Chic Bags
Author: Marie Enderlen-Debuisson
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2007-07-10
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780312370749
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Bags are without a doubt the fashion acessory of the moment! Here are more than 20 colorful and attractive bags that complement the latest styles. Bags to suit every occasion from stylish bags with lots of useful interior pockets to hold all your belongings on the go, a chic feathered evening bag for a night on the town, a roomy and practical fold-up shopping tote complete with a matching carrying case perfect for travel, or an indispensable sports bag for your workout gear.With a wide range of fabric choices incuding everything from classic cottons, coated rainwear, and tablecloth fabrics to taffeta, fleece, and felt---the variety of materials is inspiring and limitless!Step-by-step directions, illustrations, and close-up photos guide your work. So get ready to create the perfect couture bag to complement your personal style!

Handbag Chic

Handbag Chic
Author: Desire Smith
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2005
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780764323140
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This comprehensive new book celebrates over 550 top quality handbags by leading and unknown designers the world over, dating from 1759 to 2004, with detailed information to describe their outstanding qualities. These carefully selected handbags are arranged by their primary materials and chronologically within each chapter, for easy reference and interesting comparisons. Here fine leather, fabric, metal, beaded, skin, and plastic handbags from all over Europe, England, Canada, The United States, and Asia appear in over 600 beautiful color photographs. Examples appear from the design houses of Adele Handbags, Asprey, Bergdorf Goodman, Bonnie Cashin for Coach, Cartier, Chanel, Coblentz, Collins of Texas, deLillo, Elizabeth Arden, Emilio Pucci, Fendi, Givenchy, Gucci, Halston, Hermes, I. Miller, Joret, Judith Lieber, Keiselstein-Cort, Llewellen, Mandalian, Mark Cross, Marvel, Nettie Rosenstein, Patricia of Miami, Pierre Cardin, Raoul Calabro, Rialto, Roger Van S., Ronay, Rosenfeld, sydney love, Tiffany, Tropic, Tyrolean, Virginia Merrill, Viva, Whiting & Davis Co., Wilardy Original, Zandra Rhodes, and many more. An extensive Glossary, informative Resources section, Bibliography, and Index make this book friendly while instructional, securing an important place in the libraries of fashion historians, vintage clothing buffs, antique dealers, and accessories collectors alike.

Fashion Bags and Purses

Fashion Bags and Purses
Author: Christina Brodie
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2009-05-15
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0713688696
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Make your own unique and stylish bags, from vintage silk evening purses to funky painted canvas shoppers for the market.

Making Handbags

Making Handbags
Author: Ellen Goldstein-Lynch
Publisher: Quarry Books
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2002
Genre: Fancy work
ISBN: 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.

Simply Irresistible Bags

Simply Irresistible Bags
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Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Bags
ISBN: 9781570764035
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This new collection of handmade bags comes straight from the pages of the French magazine Marie Claire Idées and features patterns and designs ranging from the practical--a string shopping bag, a laundry organizer, an armchair caddy, and kids' storage totes and tidy bags--to delicate evening bags bedecked with ribbons and sequins.

Boutique Bags

Boutique Bags
Author: Sue Kim
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2015-07-07
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 160705986X
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From the author of Bags—The Modern Classics. “Sewists who enjoy bags designed by Lexie Barnes, Amy Butler, or Sara Lawson will enjoy Kim’s stylish designs.” —Library Journal Hit the town with chic, modern bags for any occasion! With 19 fashionable projects, from a metal-framed clutch to a ruffled carryall, you’ll have a match for every outfit. Learn to sew darts, ruffles, and other design elements for a professional finish. Make multiples of your favorites and see for yourself how a simple change in fabric offers a whole new look. With full-size patterns and simple construction, these bags are on-trend and runway worthy. 19 sophisticated bags from experienced pattern maker Sue Kim Stylish market tote, classy clutches, and a Boston bag Tips on installing pockets, zippers, and bag hardware Plus, the secret to perfect gathers, ruffles, and darts “The best book on bags I have ever seen . . . Techniques, tip and know-how are all included plus full-sized templates. I love sewing books that give full-sized patterns, so this book is ticking all the boxes.” —yarndsandfabric.co.uk “Sue Kim has followed her first book of bag projects with another beauty. As she did before, Sue has provided detailed step-by-step instructions illustrated with clear photographs for each of the 19 projects in this latest volume. This, coupled with the stylish design of the bags and the excellent technique overview chapter, makes Boutique Bags an excellent choice for crafters who are building their bag-making skills or looking for creative inspiration.” —Australian Homespun Magazine “A great bag making book.” —Sewing World

Crafty Bags for Stylish Girls

Crafty Bags for Stylish Girls
Author: Elizabeth Ingrid Hauser
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2007
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781402736544
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This book offers step-by-step instructions for more than 45 pouches, purses, and packs of all kinds, including many projects that start with ready-made and recycled bags.

Eco-Chic Bags

Eco-Chic Bags
Author: Alicia Steele
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2020-07-28
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1510757910
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Repurpose natural materials into beautifully useful items and reduce your plastic waste in the process with projects for homemade tote bags, grocery bags, gift bags, and more! Eco-Chic Bags offers forty handmade projects with step-by-step instructions and visual aids for popular machine and hand sewing techniques. Appropriate for sewers of all skill levels, projects are budget-friendly and made with a variety of fabric-based materials like canvas and cotton, making Eco-Chic Bags the perfect resource for eco-conscious crafters. Sew-it-yourself projects include: T-shirt tote Produce bag Clutch Fabric vase Lunch sack And so much more! Learn how to create and customize your life with Eco-Chic Bags!

Bag Bazaar

Bag Bazaar
Author: Megan Avery
Publisher: Potter Craft
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2008
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0307406490
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Handbags are hotter than ever— but so are their designer price tags. There’s never been a better time to sew your own fashionable bags, and it has never been easier with designer Megan Avery as your teacher. InBag Bazaar, Avery presents 25 bags that even a sewing newbie can handle, in a variety of styles sure to match any look. For years, Avery has hosted bag-making workshops in her boutique. Here she shares her expert advice as well as the blueprints for her most popular designs. Beginning with a guide to basic sewing techniques, Avery then features patterns for bags that range from funky to sophisticated, from a roomy backpack and an adjustable-strap messenger bag to an evening wristlet and a pleated clutch. Also included are patterns for specialty bags such as an eco-friendly grocery tote, a laptop sleeve, and a garment bag. Need extra pockets or longer handles? All of the patterns are completely customizable. Every design is accompanied by a hip, modern illustration, and—best of all—Avery offers all the encouragement and know-how you need to invent your own unique creations. With patterns for everything from clutches and hobos to cosmetic bags and beach totes,Bag Bazaarshows you how to create the perfect, custom accessory—in less time than it would take to shop for one.

Sewing Stylish Handbags & Totes

Sewing Stylish Handbags & Totes
Author: Choly Knight
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2017-04-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607654628
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Fashion savings are in the bag with this stylish book that shows you how to recreate the high-end look of designer bags at a fraction of the cost. Get step-by-step instructions for making more than 50 useful and stylish bags, a basic overview of sewing techniques, and tips for going green with recycled materials. Includes full-size pattern pack plus bonus digital downloads.