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The Bag Making Bible: The Complete Guide to Sewing and Customizing Your Own Unique Bags ISBN: 071533624X ISBN13: 9780715336243 The Bag Making Bible: The Complete Guide to Sewing and Customizing Your Own Unique Bags By: Lisa Lam : Foreword by Amy Butler Publisher: David & Charles Format: Paperback Our Price: 13.27 Discount: 17% RRP: 15.99

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This is the first book and resource of it kind - a technique led approach to sewing your own designer bags and designer purses. It introduces, explains and demonstrates the myriad materials, hardware, tools and techniques available to the modern crafter, including using the sewing machine. Each fully illustrated chapter ends with a unique, step-by-step project that builds the ultimate handbag wardrobe, with tips for customisation. Full size patterns on a separate pull-out section mean readers can get started right away - no photocopying or enlarging required. It includes instructions to make a funky laptop bag, book bags, a messenger bag, shoulder bags and more.


Contents:

Introduction
- Basic Tools & Equipment
- Basic Hand & Machine Stitches
- The Anatomy of a Bag
- 1 Getting Started
- Project: Book bag
- 2 Choosing Fabric
- Project: Reversable evening bag
- 3 Structure & Reinforcement
- Project: Cocktail clutch
- 4 Linings & Inner Features
- Project: Laptop Bag
- 5 Closures
- Project: Fashinista bag
- 6 Handles
- Project: Weekender bowling bag
- 7 Pockets
- Project: Craft Tote
- 8 Edging & Trimmings
- Project: Hobo Bag
- Patterns & Templates
- Index.


Brief Description:

Offers a technique led approach to sewing your own designer bags and designer purses. This title introduces, explains and demonstrates the myriad materials, hardware, tools and techniques available to the modern crafter, including using the sewing machine.

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