All the techniques for making a uniquely personal purse are right here. Forty projects offer a wide variety of fabulous choices, featuring great fabrics and design options, including novelty threads, raffia ribbon, straps made of jeweled necklaces and bracelets, beautiful yet easy embroidery, and more. Crafters who really want to start from scratch will find 25 simple sewing projects, all originating from seven basic patterns, ranging from a flat folding purse to an oval pocketbook made from iridescent ruched silk. Another 15 designs use plain store-bought bags as a canvas for creative embellishments, such as transforming a simple black clutch with elegant silk flowers, or turn a basic leather purse into something special with whimsical applique. An attractive gallery provides additional inspiration. A Main Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.
- ISBN10 157990601X
- ISBN13 9781579906016
- Publish Date 1 March 2005
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 18 January 2010
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Lark Books,U.S.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 128
- Language English