| Bags of Inspiration: 15 Elegant Bags to Make and Embellish Contributor(s): Bowen, Hilary (Author) |
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ISBN: 1861084382 ISBN-13: 9781861084385 Publisher: GMC Publications OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2006 Annotation: Every woman has gone through it: you buy the perfect outfit for an event, and you can't find a matching handbag. The solution: make one yourself! By using small quantities of beautiful fabrics like silks, satins, chiffons, and velvets, and combining them with gorgeous, glitzy metallic threads, you can create any bag from the minimalist to the over-the-top--at a fraction of the store-bought cost. Anyone with basic sewing skills can complete these fabulous 15 projects, including a ruched organza "Shimmering Mist" bag with nestled glistening beads, and an antique-inspired "Granny's Treasure," with mother-of-pearl buttons on soft viscose velvet. All the necessary techniques--embossing, slashing, quilting, pleating, cut-work, and hand-dyeing--are outlined with vibrant photography and straightforward instructions. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Sewing - Crafts & Hobbies | Fashion - Crafts & Hobbies | Decorating |
| Dewey: 646.48 |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 8.36" W x 10.86" (1.35 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is a book for anyone who enjoys sewing and working with sumptuous fabrics. The glitzy, fun-to-make bags make stunning fashion accessories and have a decorative appeal that is akin to jewellery. Learn how to find inspiration from nature, how to make the basic bag design and motifs, how to hand-dye fabrics, use embellishments and much more. Only basic sewing skills are required and step-by-step instructions are provided, together with a list of materials and equipment. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bowen, Hilary: - Hilary thoroughly enjoys sewing and experimenting with fabric and has been making bags for several years. She also has long-standing interest in jewelry-making and woodturning. |