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In this illustrated sewing guide, the celebrated designer shares twelve new patterns with loads of variations for stylish bags of all kinds.
With the patterns in Amy Butler's Style Stitches, you can create everything from chic clutches and delicate wristlets to pretty hobo bags and handy coin purses. Each project is designed with Butler's fresh, modern style and attention to detail. She also includes easy-to-follow instructions for...
With the patterns in Amy Butler's Style Stitches, you can create everything from chic clutches and delicate wristlets to pretty hobo bags and handy coin purses. Each project is designed with Butler's fresh, modern style and attention to detail. She also includes easy-to-follow instructions for...
2) Sew bags: the practical guide to making purses, totes, clutches & more : 13 skill-building projects
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"Must-have primer for the beginning sewist! Learn bag-sewing essentials, from transferring a pattern to finishing details. No tricky steps! Make the bag of your dreams from minimal fabric yardage"--Page 4 of cover.
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"Ava Wong has always played it safe. As a strait-laced, rule-abiding Chinese American lawyer with a successful surgeon as a husband, a young son, and a beautiful home, she's built the perfect life. But beneath this facade, Ava's world is crumbling: her marriage is falling apart, her expensive law degree hasn't been used in years, and her toddler's tantrums are pushing her to the breaking point. Enter Winnie Fang, Ava's enigmatic college roommate from...
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Lilly loves everything about school, especially her cool teacher, Mr. Slinger. But when Lilly brings her purple plastic purse and its treasures to school and can't wait until sharing time, Mr. Slinger confiscates her prized possessions. Lilly's fury leads to revenge and then to remorse and she sets out to make amends.
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The ultimate practical guide to sewing fabulous bags from expert Lisa Lam! Detailed photographs illustrate every technique in this unique book, from choosing fabric to inserting fastenings
Expert tips, trade secrets, and inspirational advice for professional and beautiful results.
A capsule wardrobe of eight exclusive designs features easy-to-follow instructions and full-size patterns.
Whether you're getting started, improving your technique, or...
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Sew that just-right bag for the job! Top sewing designers and bloggers share 15 unique organizers for everyday life. From a laptop folio or a gym bag to an airport sling or a trunk organizer, every tote has distinctive features to keep your essentials within easy reach. Practical, stylish, and versatile by design, each multiuse project is organized by skill level, from confident beginner to more advanced. Includes an overview of bag-making basics....
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Why buy an ordinary off-the-shelf bag, when you can sew a cute bag in just a day or a weekend? Make your own pretty bag that really sets you apart from the crowd. Sewing Pretty Bags shows you how, with simple sewing projects to stitch and love. Sewing sisters Debra and Cheyanne Valencia present 12 quick and easy projects for sewing boutique handbags, shopping totes, pouches, and more. With step-by-step instructions and fresh, modern designs, they...
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"Bags can be functional, stylish, colorful, or whimsical. This book shows you how to sew your own one-of-a-kind bags to satisfy all your needs and tastes. Create personalized bags that range from sophisticated to indispensable. Learn the basics of bag sewing techniques, and get tips for going green with upcycled found fabrics. We demystify the bells and whistles that go into designer bags so that you can craft your own with the same flair... but not...
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Combining a number of different techniques, Susie Johns presents 21 fun projects for truly stunning bags. Learn how to manipulate layers of wool tops for extra thickness, to knit and crochet fantastic designs and ways to embellish your bags with eye-catching motifs and trimmings.
11) Handbag designer 101: everything you need to know about designing, making, and marketing handbags
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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...
12) Sewing perfect little bags & totes: fine-tuning essential techniques from cutting out to hardware
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A fun and approachable guide to learning bag-making techniques! 18 projects and techniques including adding zippers, pockets, handles, magnetic snaps, and more, plus using quilting, vinyl, and cork. Mix and match the techniques however you like to make all kinds of bags, from a simple clutch purse to an organizational tote or reusable gift bag. Perfect for beginners, making bags is a popular way to learn the basics of sewing and adding straps and...
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"22 stylish bag designs in a simple Japanese-inspired style. Projects include a laptop bag, pocketbooks, knitting and sewing organizers, a thermos cover, a bread bag, a paintbrush case, and a variety of purses and shoulder bags. it also includes patterns and complete step-by-step instructions, which is composed mostly out of simple rectangles and squares, the bags are easy to make and have a clean, modern look."--Publisher.
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The 18 core projects in "Sew What Bags" show how to use bold, contemporary fabrics to make totes, drawstring sacks, messenger bags, organizers, satchels, and purses in a wide range of sizes and shapes. Every project is shown in a full-color photo accompanied by step-by-step, illustrated instructions.
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"With patterns for everything from clutches to hobos to cosmetic bags and beach totes, bag bazaar shows you how to create the perfect, custom accessory in less time than it would take to shop for one"--From publisher description.
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The crafting superstar and author of Love to Sew shares 12 customizable bag projects, plus tips and techniques for creating your own designs.
It can be difficult to find just the right bag design: you might want the shape and pockets of one combined with the size and handles of another. But, how do you put all these different elements together to create your perfect bag? Debbie Shore teaches you how in Sew Brilliant Bags. Her friendly advice and step-by-step...
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Offers bag-making projects. This title features 12 new bag designs and several accessories and variations, all designed to be both attractive and useful for busy bag-makers on the go. It also includes instructions to make bags of different sizes to suit every occasion, from purses and organisers to grocery bags and backpacks.
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Turn your favorite fabrics into a fashion statement! From chic wristlets to functional carryalls (and everything in between), each project includes a full-sized pattern, easy-to-follow instructions, and inspirational photos. All the sewing basics you need are here, and you will learn some more, ambitious techniques such as stitching hook-and-loop tapes, making darts and pleats, and attaching magnetic snaps or zippers.
• Make your own fashion statement...
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An insider's hilarious, whirlwind account of his years spent globe-trotting in search of the holy grail of handbags: the Birkin
For more than twenty years, the Hermès Birkin bag has been the iconic symbol of fashion, luxury, and wealth. Though the bag is often seen dangling from the arms of celebrities, there is a fabled waiting list of more than two years to buy one from Hermès, and the average fashionista has a better chance of climbing Mount...
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