Making Leather Handbags and Other Stylish Accessories
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Author: Ellen Goldstein-Lynch, Sarah Mullins, Nicole Malone
ISBN: 1592530761
Number of Pages: 128
Publication Date: 2004-10-01
Publisher: Quarry Books
Book Description
For anyone who feels she can never have too many handbags, this book is for you. Crafters, sewers, and lovers of handbags and leather goods are invited to take a one-on-one course in handbag and accessory construction and design with this new title.
Written by three accomplished professors from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City, this book takes a fun approach to fashionable designs that are not only beautiful but also simple to create.
Learn to construct fabulous handbags as well as other related accessories including cell phone cases, eyeglass cases, a belt and belt bag, wallets, an agenda book cover, and a cosmetic case. All projects are made from garment weight leathers and can be created on a typical home sewing machine.
Numerous photos, step-by-step illustrations, and, best of all, insiders tips for constructing these pieces and customizing the patterns to your own personal style are included.
Customer Reviews (9 total reviews)
Not impressed
by Customer A1HK8D7B15H6CI at June 25th, 2008
What a snoozefest of a book! the designs were boring and everything looked so amateur.
great learning tool for new handbag makers
by Customer A17LUVK47UD70E at April 21st, 2008
I was a student of Nicole Malone and this book helps me to further my handbag making skills. The hobo bag is certainly a great one to learn from this book. But you must know simple sewing skills in order to follow what this book instructs or you may lose the directions. Great book though!
Great Book
by Customer A39SJ5RYR3OINQ at January 12th, 2007
This was a great book with wonderful ideas, Beautiful pictures, Great Patterns, and Easy to follow instructions.
Lacking for the serious leatherworker
by Customer AQG9HMDZ4YI2N at January 04th, 2007
I'm disappointed in this book. The patterns supplied are much smaller than you would expect, ... (read more)
FIT does another great job.
by Customer A2G012STU2Y0C3 at February 21st, 2006
This book is essentially a guide to a student show but includes all of the patterns and ... (read more)
Do things with your home sewing machine you never thought you could!
by Customer A1NMLI9QY4PMZE at December 11th, 2005
I own several books on making handbags, and this is hands down my favorite. Instead of using the ... (read more)
FABULOUS!!!!!
by Customer A1D5XAHLI1NT7Z at August 25th, 2005
This is a wonderful book. It is great for novice handbag designers to use as a learning tool...It's also great for expert designers to use for great inspiration. I would recommend it to anyone who loves handbags!
Excellent Book Previously Released With New Cover
by Customer A2X9HPGLHXWWJS at February 06th, 2005
This is an excellent book - clear, well written instructions, concepts that are workable, and beautifully photographed. Be aware though, that this book is a rerelease with a different cover, and slightly different title.
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This book is F.A.B.U.L.O.U.S!
by Customer A1G14GIWM51NLP at November 06th, 2004
This book is great! Anybody who wants to make there own unique handbag or small leather good, you ... (read more)
