Written by Lisa Lam and with over 200,000 copies sold worldwide, The Bag Making Bible is the first book and resource of its kind - a technique-led approach to sewing your own designer bags and purses. It explains in detail how to create and construct the component parts of a bag. From adding various pocket styles, zip insertion and closures, using interfacing and reinforcement tricks, fitting linings, various styles of handles and much more. It also introduces and demonstrates the myriad of materials, hardware, tools and techniques available to the modern crafter, including using the sewing machine.
Each chapter is fully illustrated with loads of helpful colour photography and ends with a unique, step-by-step project that builds the ultimate handbag wardrobe. A separate pull-out section of full-size patterns enables readers to get started right away with no photocopying or enlarging required! Each bag design stands out in its own right, to be made and loved for years to come.
Whether you are making your first bag, or you want to add professional looking pockets to an existing pattern "The Bag Making Bible" will be your 'go to' resource for information and inspiration.
* An over-the body hobo bag, and more.
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