Brodie Ch. Fashion Bags and Purses

A & C Black Publishers Ltd, London, 2009. — 160 p. — ISBN: 0713688696, 9780713688696.This book intends to provide a fun introduction to making fashion bags and purses for a number of different occasions – whether for everyday, holiday or evening wear. Using simple interpretations of fashionable shapes, it covers fabric selection; decoration with various notions, beads and trims; making up using both hand and machine construction; and a practical chapter on how to design your own bag through simple pattern cutting.Most of the bags should be able to be made in a weekend, or even several hours. Many are relatively easy and uncomplicated to make; I’ve tried to make the construction as logical and straightforward as I possibly can. If you choose to make several models from this book you will become aware of different methods of construction or fabric manipulation and ways in which they can be used. The original designs are copyright, so are for home use only; however, they can be altered in a number of ways to create new and original designs.Materials and Techniques.
Canvas Bag.
Yummy Mummy Bag.
Pendant Purse.
Exotic Fabrics Bag.
Patchwork Mini-Rucksack.
Faux Fur Shoulder Bag.
Feather Purse.
Indian Bag.
City Bag.
Butterfly Bag.
Pattern Making.
Patterns.