The Better Bag Maker
Author | : Nicole Mallalieu |
Publisher | : C&T Publishing Inc |
Total Pages | : 279 |
Release | : 2014-04-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781607058069 |
ISBN-13 | : 1607058065 |
Rating | : 4/5 (065 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Better Bag Maker written by Nicole Mallalieu and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn professional techniques, shortcuts, and secrets for making couture bags Let’s be honest: when you make a bag, you want it to be constructed well and finished beautifully - with that professional edge that sets apart homemade and handmade. In this how-to book, accomplished bag maker Nicole Mallalieu reveals her high-end techniques, shortcuts, and secrets for professional design and finishes. Graded and ordered by degree of difficulty, the 10 featured projects teach a range of expert skills - from adjusting the proportion of the pattern to constructing pockets, straps, flaps, and bases. By the end of this book, you’ll not only have a closetful of polished bags - you’ll likely sew better than you ever imagined! • Internationally recognized handbag designer and founder of YOU SEW GIRL!, Nicole Mallalieu, shares her professional secrets, shortcuts, and techniques for sewing fashionable bags • One simple pattern is all you need to create a bevy of bags, from totes to backpacks to weekenders • 10 skill-building projects, fully explained with detailed tutorials and illustrations, make this book a source of inspiration and instruction