Download or read book Bags to Love written by Jessica Jones and published by Portable Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries, fashionistas have coveted bags, handbags, purses, clutches, pocketbooks, bags with logos, bags with sequins, and even bags with feathers. Functional and beautiful, handbags come in a breathtaking assortment of designs, colors, materials, and styles. Discover some of the world's most iconic pieces in Bags to Love, a stylish pop-upbook for grown-ups.* It's in the bag! This unique fashion book includes five stunning pop-ups, showcasing iconic handbags.* Bags to Love is a witty and fascinating homage to one of the most essential elements of a woman's wardrobe: the handbag.* From its fashion-forward cover featuring a die-cut bag with embossed alligator, through its elegantly designed spreads filled with exotic images of bags throughout history, Bags toLove offers eye candy galore.* Learn all about the history of bags, from fourteenth-century adorned pouches to the status symbol statement bags of the twenty-first century, and discover the designers who created them, including Christian Dior and Lulu Guinness.* Tr�s chic! Filled with fun quotations, lively text, and gorgeous photography, Bags to Love is this season's musthave accessory for fashionistas everywhere!* Pop up designs include Marc Jacobs, Lulu Guiness, Herm�s, a vintage travel case, an evening bag, and more.* Includes a FREE bag hook!
Download or read book Yoko Saito s Bags I Love to Carry written by Yoko Saito and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-13 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Japanese master quilter Yoko Saito is known the world over for her exquisite handbags. In this gorgeously photographed book, she shares 26 bag patterns with a focus on beauty, purpose, and comfort. Bags of all shapes and sizes feature motifs inspired by nature and traditional patchwork, most in Ms. Saito's signature taupe color palettes. With designs from big, boxy bags to petite pouches with curvy shapes, readers will learn Ms. Saito's methods for flawless piecing and applique - information on essential stitches and tools are included, along with how-to photos of basic techniques. Each pattern includes materials and cutting lists plus illustrated instructions. Whether stitchers are looking for casual bags for everyday use or spectacular bags fit for special occasions, they'll find the perfect handbag to create in this inspiring collection.
Download or read book Love to Sew Patchwork Bags written by Cecilia Hanselmann and published by Love to Sew. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Includes: a variety of bags, including pretty purses, make-up bags, roomy holdalls and eye-catching shopping bags; easy to follow, step-by-step instructions for every project; clear explanations and diagrams of the basic techniques used; a handy fold-out pattern sheet containing all the templates." -Back cover.
Download or read book Brilliant Bags written by Deena Beverley and published by C&T Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are looking for something to make in a day to take out that evening, or a more complex project to lavish time and effort on, 'Brilliant Bags' is packed with inspiration and ideas to create bags that balance beauty with practicality.
Download or read book The Bag Making Bible written by Lisa Lam and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2010-08-04 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate guide to sewing bags from expert Lisa Lam, whose technical knowledge, creative flair and enthusiasm have helped and inspired thousands while promoting the craft of bag-making worldwide. Whether you are getting started, improving your technique or want to design your own creations, this is the book you will grab for every bag you make! Detailed photographs illustrate every technique in this unique book, from choosing fabric to inserting fastenings. Expert tips, trade secrets and inspirational advice result in professional and beautiful results every time, allowing you to create a capsule wardrobe of eight exclusive bag designs which will amaze your friends – they will never believe you made it yourself! Lisa's helpful and friendly tone comes through in her instructions, and it really feels like you have an expert by your side holding you hand every step of the way. She starts with the basics of how to read and interpret patterns, how to prepare and cut fabrics, and how to select the right interfacings and interlinings for your bags, then moves on to more specific techniques in each chapter. The Structure and Reinforcement chapter covers how to sew darts, pleats, gussets, flat bottoms and gathers – showing you in detail how to sew these features. The Linings chapter reveals how to insert zip pockets into your linings, as well as different methods of inserting a bag lining. The Closures chapter explains how to insert a zip in three different scenarios, plus how to insert magnetic snap fastenings, twist lock fastenings, and how to use eyelets and rivets. The Handles and Straps chapter teaches you six different types of straps, from making simple straps to adjustable straps and even designer looking piped handles. The Pockets chapter contains a wealth of different pocket types, showing you how to sew a slip pocket to sewing roomy bellows pockets, elasticized pockets and darted corner pockets. Finally, the Edgings and Trimmings chapter reveals how to bind raw edges for a professional finish, including how to make bias binding, and also shows you how to sew piping and how to use ribbon, jewellery and embellishments on your bags. At the end of each chapter there is a bag project to make so you can put the techniques into practice straight away. These exciting and desirable designs are explained in full detail, with helpful photographs to guide you every step of the way. Starting with how to make a tote bag, the projects build in complexity. You will learn how to make a clutch bag, how to sew a messenger bag, how to make a hobo bag, how to make a travel holdall bag and more. Crucially, the pull-out pattern sheet gives full-size patterns, meaning there is no resizing or photocopying to do – you can get straight into cutting and sewing bags. This one-of-a-kind book is the ultimate guide to bag-making and an invaluable resource that you will reach for time and time again. "An amazing sewing education coupled with beautiful bags that of course, you can customize!" Amy Butler.
Download or read book Boutique Bags written by Sue Kim and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book Magic for Beginners written by Kelly Link and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2006 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All-new collection of magical stories from slapstick comedy to Gothic horror.
Download or read book Big City Bags written by Sara Lawson and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ready to move beyond basic bags and totes? Now you can create sophisticated handbags and totes with a modern look. Learn a variety of intermediate to advanced techniques--from installing zippers and magnetic snaps to creating adjustable straps--and find detailed info on selecting the right interfacing, stabilizer, or batting for any project. Choose from 12 new designer-style bags and purses--alternate colorways provide additional inspiration Make use of clearly illustrated, well-tested patterns for sewing attractive bags Add stylish design elements that make your bags stand out: piping, three-dimensional pockets, fabric pleats, and more
Download or read book Bags for Life written by Stuart Hillard and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Stuart Hillard as he expands his expertise from quilt-making to crafting beautiful and sustainable bags. With 20 stylish patterns, leading quilt designer Stuart Hillard demonstrates how to create reusable and sturdy bags for every occasion. Featuring achievable patterns and fast makes for all abilities, this is a fool-proof guide to sustainable fashion that promises professional looking results. The book delves into the anatomy of the bag and takes a visual tour of the various parts of different bags, before moving onto the specific details of pockets, zips, piping, binding, straps and handles, and even metalwork. The bags are grouped according to use, including bags for work, shopping, the beach, picnics, weekend breaks, and craft material storage.
Download or read book 35 Crocheted Bags written by Emma Friedlander-Collins and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 35 crochet patterns for every kind of bag Using the latest colours and techniques, Emma Friedlander-Collins brings you a fun and functional collection of bags to crochet. There are bags for carrying around all your essentials, such as the Aztec Shoulder Bag made in tapestry crochet, and the Strawberry Handbag. Then there are totes and holdalls, including a Spring Shopper with neon-bright trim, and a Hipster Duffle in green and khaki - perfect for camping and festivals, or just for when you've got a lot to carry. To complete the set, there are cases and covers, such as a Zig-zag Glasses Case to match the Aztec Shoulder Bag, a Pencil Case and a cover for your e-reader. With a techniques section covering all the basic stitches and tapestry crochet, instructions on lining your bag, and suggestions for variations to make each design your own, you will be able to make a bag that is both beautiful and useful, as well as unique.
Download or read book Tiny Perfect Things written by M. H. Clark and published by Compendium Publishing & Communications. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of a child and a grandfather whose walk around the neighborhood leads to a day of shared wonder as they discover all sorts of tiny, perfect things together.
Download or read book The Book of Bags written by Cheryl Owen and published by IMM Lifestyle Books. This book was released on 2017-04-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This delightful collection of 30 easy-to-make bags offers step-by-step sewing projects for functional yet stylish beach bags, shoppers, duffels, clutches, bucket bags, shoulder bags, drawstring bags, book bags, messenger bags, and more.
Download or read book On the Go Bags 15 Handmade Purses Totes Organizers written by Lindsay Conner and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fab and functional bags to sew … that perfectly fit your life on the go! Favorite bag designers and top bloggers share 15 unique organizers, all tailored to a specific purpose. From a laptop folio or a gym bag to an airport sling or a trunk organizer, every tote has just the right features to keep your essentials within easy reach. Practical, stylish, and versatile by design, each carryall has multiple uses. Projects are organized by skill level, from confident beginner to more advanced, so you can grow as you sew!
Download or read book Simply Sublime Bags written by Jodi Kahn and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why break the bank for a designer bag when you can easily make your own unique fashion statement? In Simply Sublime Bags, you'll find 30 do-it-yourself, clever and affordable handbag projects - all of which require little to no sewing and most of which only take an afternoon to complete. With inventive methods of construction (like duct-taped reinforced interiors and iron fusing), these hip handbags, totes and clutches have all the looks that bag-lovers want - the shine of patent leather, Chanel-style chain straps, or even funky logos - and each can be personalized to your own taste. The materials are easy to find in hardware, home, office supply and fabric stores - sometimes even in your own closet! Day to evening, totes to clutches and everything in between, Simply Sublime Bags has something for every occasion. The results? Simply sublime!
Download or read book Quilted Bags with Style written by Ellen Kharade and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The homemade and the handmade have been called "the fashions that never die." With the explosion in crafted accessories as the proven retail success of the last decade, an increasing number of beginners are creating their own pieces. In Quilted Bags with Style, designer Ellen Kharade showcases 25 charming, contemporary designs in this collection of bags for all occasions. Suitable for beginners and experienced stitchers alike, Ellen reveals how to use inexpensive materials to turn a bundle of scraps into a truly personal heirloom gift. Clear step-by-step artworks illustrate every project, and Ellen also includes advice on how to pick fabrics that work well together and on the best materials to use, and tips on how to make your bags sturdy and long-lasting. Sections range from shoppers and totes to smart formal bags, as well as a section on creating embellished gifts and delicately precious evening bags. Using many traditional quilting patterns and stitches, and including templates, every project can be completed in a weekend. - Clear step-by-step artworks, templates, and a techniques section offer start-to-finish expert instruction. - The homemade trend continues to be highly popular. - Embellished accessories are the retail success story of this decade; this book shows you how to create these hand-crafted pieces yourself, with a variety of finishes, from ethnic to sparkle and vintage styles.
Download or read book Bags with Style written by Stephanie Masae Kimura and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on her Asian influence, the author shows beginners how to make a wide selection of bags, as well as providing a springboard for more experienced sewers. The projects are suitable for both teachers who want to demonstrate to students and sewers who prefer to work alone.
Download or read book The Quiz Book for Couples written by Lovebook and published by Love Book LLC. This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For those who think they know everything there is to know about their significant other, this fun book of questions for every aspect of a relationship is a great way to learn more while engaging in a little healthy competition!
