The Bag Making Bible is the first book and resource of it kind - a technique led approach to sewing your own designer bags and designer purses. It introduces, explains and demonstrates the myriad materials, hardware, tools and techniques available to the modern crafter, including using the sewing machine.
Features a foreword by Amy Butler, the craft worlds best know fabric designer and owner of a bestselling line of her own bag patterns.
Each fully illustrated chapter ends with a unique, step-by-step project that builds the ultimate handbag wardrobe, with tips for customisation.
Full size patterns on a separate pull-out section mean readers can get started right away - no photocopying or enlarging required. It includes instructions to make a funky book bags, a messenger bag, shoulder bags and more.
About the Author
Lisa Lam has a very successful website, uhandbag.com which has successfully sold handbag findings and kits since 2005. This unique site through which Lisa showcases her passion and speciality to the world has become a valuable source for advice. Lisa has her own blog, Twitter and Flickr accounts and has her knowledge and skill into The Bag Making Bible. speciality to the world has become a valuable source for advice. Lisa has her own blog, Twitter and Flickr accounts and has put her knowledge and skill into The Bag Making Bible. Lisa lives in London, UK.