Fashion Bags and Purses (Design and Make)

This book contains a range of beautiful bag designs, which can be easily made from cheap and accessible components. Each of these designs is elegant and striking, ranging from the chic and elegant feather purse to the funky exotic fabrics bag. Each project is set out in a simple and straightforward way, starting with an image of the finished piece, listing the supplies you will need and the tools required, then following with an illustrated making sequence. Even absolute beginners can confidently and successfully tackle all the projects. The final section is packed with design ideas, enabling you to take your new skills further, and it also contains helpful pattern making advice and patterns to follow. Projects include: * City-girl's daily commuter combat bag - all the compartments you need for iPod, mobile phone, make-up, keys and purse as well as a no-dip-zip, stylish buckles, adjustable shoulder strap and an undercarriage separate zipped compartment for yoga/gym gear or going out shoes for the evening. * Yummy Mummy bag in strong, brightly-printed fabric with loads of compartments. * Pendant Purse * Exotic Fabric Bag * Patchwork Tote * Feather Purse Contents......Page 6 1 Introduction......Page 7 2 Materials and Techniques......Page 10 3 Canvas Bag......Page 24 4 Yummy Mummy Bag......Page 32 5 Pendant Purse......Page 44 6 Exotic Fabrics Bag......Page 54 7 Patchwork Mini-Rucksack......Page 66 8 Faux Fur Shoulder Bag......Page 76 9 Feather Purse......Page 84 10 Indian Bag......Page 94 11 City Bag......Page 104 12 Butterfly Bag......Page 118 13 Pattern Making......Page 130 Patterns......Page 140 Glossary......Page 157 Bibliography......Page 158 Stockists......Page 159 N......Page 160 Z......Page 161 This book contains a range of beautiful bag designs, which can be easily made from cheap and accessible components. Each of these designs is elegant and striking, ranging from classic vintage silk evening bags to funky painted canvas shoppers for the market. This is a collection of bag designs, which can be easily made from cheap and accessible components. Each of these designs is elegant and striking, ranging from classic vintage silk evening bags to funky painted canvas shoppers for the market