Chic Bags: 22 Handbags, Purses, Totes, and Accessories to Make

by Marie Enderlen-Debuisson, Caroline Laisne

Bags are without a doubt the fashion acessory of the moment! Here are more than 20 colorful and attractive bags that complement the latest styles. Bags to suit every occasion from stylish bags with lots of useful interior pockets to hold all your belongings on the go, a chic feathered evening bag for a night on the town, a roomy and practical fold-up shopping tote complete with a matching carrying case perfect for travel, or an indispensable sports bag for your workout gear.With a wide range of fabric choices incuding everything from classic cottons, coated rainwear, and tablecloth fabrics to taffeta, fleece, and felt---the variety of materials is inspiring and limitless!Step-by-step directions, illustrations, and close-up photos guide your work. So get ready to create the perfect couture bag to complement your personal style!

Genres: Crafts, Nonfiction, Sewing

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is very, very basic, with very basic designs for the bags. I suppose it would be good for a beginner.

[Shawn Bird · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some cute ideas here with very well detailed 'how to' photos. I still haven't made any, but someday...

[Karen · Rating 2 out of 5]

There were two I would think about making.

[Jocelynne Broderick]

Nice projects but still not what I'm looking for...