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The Bag Making Bible by Lisa Lam (The Complete Guide to Sewing Your Own Bags)
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Located in: Rothesay, United Kingdom
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like New
- Seller Notes
- “A pre-owned book in excellent condition.”
- Artist
- Lisa Lam
- Personalised
- No
- Signed By
- N/A
- Publication Name
- The Bag Making Bible: The Complete Guide to Sewing and Customi...
- Original Language
- English
- Vintage
- No
- Unit Type
- Unit
- ISBN
- 071533624X
- Features
- Complete Guide
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback / softback
- Date of Publication
- 20100924
- Release Title
- The Bag Making Bible: The Complete Guide to Sewing and Customi...
- Signed
- No
- Ex Libris
- No
- Title
- The Bag Making Bible: The Complete Guide to Sewing and Customi...
- Narrative Type
- Non-Fiction
- Intended Audience
- Young Adults, Adults
- Inscribed
- No
- Personalisation Instructions
- N/A
- Edition
- 2010
- Type
- Paperback / softback
- EAN
- 9780715336243
- Literary Movement
- N/A
- Era
- 2010s
- Illustrator
- N/A
- Time Period Manufactured
- 2010-2019
- Genre
- Leisure, Hobbies & Lifestyle
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United Kingdom
- Item Weight
- 715g
- Personalise
- No
About this product
Product Information
Offers a technique-led approach to sewing your own designer bags and designer purses. This title introduces, explains and demonstrates the myriad of materials, hardware, tools and techniques available to the modern crafter, including using the sewing machine.|The ultimate practical guide to sewing fabulous bags from expert Lisa Lam, whose technical knowledge, creative flair and enthusiasm have helped and inspired thousands while promoting the craft of bag-making worldwide. Whether you are getting started, improving your technique or want to design your own creations, this is the book you will grab for every bag you make! Detailed photographs illustrate every technique in this unique book, from choosing fabric to inserting fastenings. Expert tips, trade secrets and inspirational advice result in professional and beautiful results every time, allowing you to create a capsule wardrobe of eight exclusive bag designs which will amaze your friends they will never believe you made it yourself! Lisa's helpful and friendly tone comes through in her instructions, and it really feels like you have an expert by your side holding you hand every step of the way. She starts with the basics of how to read and interpret patterns, how to prepare and cut fabrics, and how to select the right interfacings and interlinings for your bags, then moves on to more specific techniques in each chapter. The Structure and Reinforcement chapter covers how to sew darts, pleats, gussets, flat bottoms and gathers showing you in detail how to sew these features. The Linings chapter reveals how to insert zip pockets into your linings, as well as different methods of inserting a bag lining. The Closures chapter explains how to insert a zip in three different scenarios, plus how to insert magnetic snap fastenings, twist lock fastenings, and how to use eyelets and rivets. The Handles and Straps chapter teaches you six different types of straps, from making simple straps to adjustable straps and even designer looking piped handles. The Pockets chapter contains a wealth of different pocket types, showing you how to sew a slip pocket to sewing roomy bellows pockets, elasticized pockets and darted corner pockets. Finally, the Edgings and Trimmings chapter reveals how to bind raw edges for a professional finish, including how to make bias binding, and also shows you how to sew piping and how to use ribbon, jewellery and embellishments on your bags. At the end of each chapter there is a bag project to make so you can put the techniques into practice straight away. These exciting and desirable designs are explained in full detail, with helpful photographs to guide you every step of the way. Starting with how to make a tote bag, the projects build in complexity. You will learn how to make a clutch bag, how to sew a messenger bag, how to make a hobo bag, how to make a travel holdall bag and more. Crucially, the pull-out pattern sheet gives full-size patterns, meaning there is no resizing or photocopying to do you can get straight into cutting and sewing bags. This one-of-a-kind book is the ultimate guide to bag-making and an invaluable resource that you will reach for time and time again. An amazing sewing education coupled with beautiful bags that of course, you can customize! Amy Butler.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
David & Charles
ISBN-13
9780715336243
eBay Product ID (ePID)
93345095
Product Key Features
Book Title
The Bag Making Bible: the Complete Creative Guide to Sewing Your Own Bags
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Decorative Art, Crafts
Publication Year
2010
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
276mm
Item Width
210mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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- p***_ (178)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchasePackaged and posted quickly and reliably. Item received in great condition. Item exactly as described. Very pleased with purchased. Last time I saw one of these was as a child in my family home. A great keepsake that brings back memories of growing up. Thanks.
- eBay automated feedback- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthOrder completed successfully—tracked and on time
- t***s (1282)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchasePretty floral tin, as described, received promptly and well packaged, thank you. Good value.