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Handmade leather bags & accessories, Elean "Birdy Teacher" Ho

eng

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Handmade leather bags & accessories

844774922

Elean "Birdy Teacher" Ho

"Learn the art of creating elegant accessories from genuine leather with this inspiring guide. Handmade Leather Bags & Accessories shows how to make classic handbags and accessories with a decidedly modern flair. Gifted fashion designer Ho Yi Lun shares 28 simple strategies for enhancing any wardrobe with high-end luxuries without the high-end price tag. Even novice leatherworkers will be surprised at how much fun it is to make durable and sophisticated bags using these basic techniques. Gorgeous photographs, step-by-step diagrams, and easy-to-follow instructions make it easy. Readers can create a chic purse or shoulder bag to go with every outfit, and will find fresh and fabulous ideas for satchels, hobos, messenger bags and totes. The author shows how to make chic and urbane accessories for every taste, including iPad holders, business card cases, coasters, key ring tabs and much more"--, Provided by publisher

About the author -- A few words from Birdy -- Tools you'll need -- Gallery of projects -- How to make the bags. Polka-dot clutch -- Retro camera bag -- Sunshine tote -- All-purpose tote -- Sunshine camera pouch -- Envelope business card holder -- British tartan bucket bag -- Embroidered country tote -- Vintage style document folder -- Lunch bag -- Lunch bag (variation) -- Breezy tote -- Woven adventure sling bag -- Woven handbag -- Suede hobo bag -- Healthy veggies hobo bag -- Giant travel tote -- Basket bag -- Itsy-bitsy book bag -- Everyday tote -- Luxury shopping bag -- Casual tote -- Dual strap messenger bag -- Floral coasters -- Travel sling bag -- Good student backpack -- Red executive briefcase -- Monogram key sleeves

Handmade leather bags and accessories