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According to fashion expert Kathryn Eisman, to understand a woman, first understand her purse. In How to Tell a Woman by Her Handbag, Eisman cleverly contends that fashions come and go, but a woman's handbag is eternal, forever revealing her nature - and just maybe her secrets. With forensic precision and cutting wit, Eisman helps women identify th
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Handmade leatherwork is a durable and fashionable addition to any wardrobe or home. Now everyone can create unique, contemporary designs through this wonderful craft! Complete Leatherwork covers all aspects of working with leather, from basic materials, threads, dyes, and adhesives to pattern making, skiving, channeling, and even more advanced skil
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From casual totes to stylish clutches, this compilation offers an irresistible assortment of chic leather projects. The simplicity of the techniques adds to its appeal; even novices can easily make each bag. Photos of the purses in each phase of construction, plus images of the finished items, provide guidance on working with this supple and durabl
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Valerie Michael—a founding member of the Association of Design Leatherworkers—has created the definitive guide to this popular and age-old craft. Oriented to the beginner, it thoroughly presents all the materials, tools, and key techniques in easy-to-follow photographs: finishing edges, paring and hand-stitching, making pockets, attaching studs
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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 Rockport title. Written by three accomplished professors from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
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Making Handbags is loaded with gorgeous pictures of bags that are VERY stylish. It gives you patterns, covers basics of sewing, and is even great for expert. The book is by teachers at NYC's Fashion Institute and there's a section of very creative and fashionable creations by chosen accessory design students. The patterns are all there and somewhat
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The Decorated Bag is a fun, stylish collection of 25 “must-have” bags inspired by the look of designer originals. Shown in full-page color photographs, purses, envelopes, totes, and shoulder bags are accompanied by simple, step-by-step directions. Most of the designs are created by embellishing inexpensive store-bought bags, but patterns for se
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Bags and Accessories With Style by Stephanie Kimura has the tools and techniques to make any kind of handbag. Readers will create 30 projects, some in coordinated sets, all in fabulous modern styles.A multitude of gorgeous purses, belts, detachable collars, shawls, hats and scarves, can be made using the step-by-step instructions and color phot
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In Bags With Style, Stephanie Kimura 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.
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You’ll tire of hearing “Where did you get that bag?”Simply Sublime Bags offers the secrets to creating four-figure-price-tag-worthy bags. And most of them only take an afternoon! Whether it’s a casual carryall or a ritzy, patent leather clutch, the envy of your friends is only a few hours away. Why break the bank for a designer bag when you
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