Download or read book More Beautiful Purses written by Evelyn Haertig and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Art of the Handbag written by Clare Anthony and published by Race Point Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11-06 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIV“I find that it is vital to have at least one handbag for each of the ten types of social occasions.�—Miss Piggy /divDIVMost women would agree with Miss Piggy—and even those who didn’t would think one bag for all occasions isn’t really enough. Ever since the reticule came into style after the French Revolution, women have been attached to their handbags. And whether you’re a woman of leisure who wants a tiny bag to carry a lipstick, comb, and mirror or a working woman who needs a satchel to hold your cell phone, e-reader, laptop, water bottle, makeup, lunch, and whatever else you need in the course of a long day, you’re sure to be enchanted by the variety of bags featured in this lavishly illustrated book. A wonderful range of bags is presented--from Judith Leiber’s sculpted, crystal-studded metal “minaudières� to James Piatt’s “Peacekeeper� handbag with its knuckleduster handle, from Lulu Guinness’s red snakeskin “Lips� clutch to Hester van Eeghen’s elegant “Monocle� bag, from Kathleen Dustin’s exquisite “Rose Bud� wrist purse to Inés Figaredo’s retro “Telephone� shoulder bag.It’s a showcase gallery of 25 contemporary handbag designers, and it features over 100 artful creations.The crazy beautiful bags in this book provide perfect accents for every wardrobe./div
Download or read book A Passion for Purses written by Paula Higgins and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The passionate history, art, and design of over 500 antique, vintage, and contemporary purses were chosen from private collections and from Cora Ginsburg LLC, the premier dealer of antique textiles and costume in the United States. Many have never been published before, providing a fresh resource for collectors. Chapters cover the history of purses and every major style made as well as unique and very rare examples. Each caption provides detailed descriptions and current values, and the extensive bibliography gives many resources for further reading.
Download or read book Creating Romantic Purses written by Marilyn Green and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Using wonderful fabrics, trims, and accents, the talented designers from Ruby Tag Bags have created more than 25 fabulous, one-of-a-kind purses that women will have to own and love to make. The design romance begins with classic materials, including colorful crazy quilts, delicate lace, and vintage velvet; unique adornments such as glistening mother-of-pearl buttons; and pretty ribbon and floral embellishments" -- publisher website (June 2007).
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 Sew Beautiful Quilted Bags written by Akemi Shibata and published by . This book was released on 2018-06-18 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Sew Beautiful Quilted Bags, Japanese quilt artist Akemi Shibata combines elegant yarn-dyed fabrics with colour prints to demonstrate her signature patchwork style. With an astounding 28 hand-quilted designs, you'll discover a trove of unique bags to make in all shapes and sizes including purses, pouches, shoulder bags, backpacks, sewing cases, cross-body bags, totes and more! Learn how to incorporate multiple techniques into the same project to create sophisticated, multifaceted designs featuring patchwork, applique, embroidery, beadwork and hand quilting. Full of ingenious Japanese construction methods, you'll learn how to create beautifully finished bags that can be considered works of art.
Download or read book Fashion Bags and Purses written by Christina Brodie and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2009-05-15 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make your own unique and stylish bags, from vintage silk evening purses to funky painted canvas shoppers for the market.
Download or read book Handmade Leather Bags Accessories written by Elean Ho and published by Design Originals. This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the art of creating elegant accessories from genuine leather with this inspiring guide. Handmade Leather Bags & Accessories shows you how to make classic handbags and accessories with a decidedly modern flair. Gifted fashion designer Ke Yi Lun shares 28 simple strategies for enhancing your wardrobe with fashion-forward luxuries at a fraction of what you'd pay in fine stores.Even if you've never tried leatherworking before, you'll be surprised at how much fun it is to make durable and sophisticated bags using these basic techniques. Gorgeous photographs, step-by-step diagrams, and easy-to-follow instructions make it easy! Create a chic purse or shoulder bag to go with every outfit. Find fresh and fabulous ideas for satchels, hobos, messenger bags and totes. Learn to make chic and urbane accessories for every taste, including iPad holders, business card cases, coasters, key ring tabs and much more.Inside Handmade Leather Bags & Accessories you'll find:" How To Make Elegant Upscale Leather Bags " High-End Accessories Without the High-End Price Tag" Purses, Shoulder Bags, Satchels, Hobos, Messenger Bags and Totes" iPad Holders, Business Card Cases, Coasters and Key Ring Tabs" Step-by-Step Diagrams and Easy-to-Follow Instructions" Gorgeous, Inspiring Color Photographs
Download or read book The Perfect Handmade Bag written by Clare Youngs and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2009-09-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Give fabric a new lease of life with one of these fantastically chic recycled bags. In today’s modern, environmentally conscious society, with its emphasis on reusing and avoiding plastic bags, a practical bag has become an essential part of everyday life. Every bag is designed to make the most of the materials that are readily available and easily recyclable. Try turning a dish-towel into a smart shopper to carry all your groceries in, or use an old hessian sack to make a sassy bag to take to the gym. Reuse is at the heart of this book, as projects like the floral scrap tote bag and the patchwork weekend bag demonstrate, and you will soon be able to transform an old blanket or a few scraps of discarded clothing into a unique bag in no time at all. Each project comes complete with beautifully illustrated step-by-step instructions and there are designs suitable for all skill levels—the packaging bag requires just a few simple stitches, while the design of the adorable owl pocket bag will appeal to more experienced crafters. You are certain to find the ideal bag for you or the perfect gift to give to friends and family.
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 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 3 Beautiful Bags written by Lisa Lam and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three sensational bag-making projects from Lisa Lam, bestselling author of The Bag Making Bible Includes all the sewing techniques and instructions you need to know to make the projects, from making adjustable straps to adding zips and magnetic snaps. Download full-size templates direct from our website so you can print them out and get started straight away!
Download or read book Handbag Chic written by Desire Smith and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2005 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Lightfoot the Deer written by Thornton Waldo Burgess and published by Putnam Publishing Group. This book was released on 1921 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lightfoot tries to explain to Peter Rabbit how he can grow new antlers.
Download or read book Carry Me written by Janice Berkson and published by Antique Collectors Club Dist. This book was released on 2009 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Berkson celebrates the most fantastic and desirable handbags of the 1950s--all made of Lucite. Highly desirable and collectible, unrivaled for their beauty, these designs sparkle like diamonds.
Download or read book Bags Purses written by Ida Tomshinsky and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-03-19 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bags and Purses: The Story of Chic and Practicality, is the seventh book in the popular HISTORY OF FASHION ACCESSORIES series. This is the story about handbag, an accessory that is carried and that is worn over the shoulders. Modern day workbags are like jobs, they come with benefits, qualifications, and compensations.
Download or read book Bags in Bloom written by Susan Cariello and published by Potter Craft. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accessories designer Cariello shows how to embroider and sew 20 stunning handbags and purses that feature beautiful embroidered floral motifs.
