Bags of Inspiration : 15 Elegant Bags to Make and Embellish book DOC, MOBI, FB2
9781861084385 English 1861084382 Every woman has gone through it: you buy the perfect outfit for an event, and you can't find a matching handbag. The solution: make one yourself! By using small quantities of beautiful fabrics like silks, satins, chiffons, and velvets, and combining them with gorgeous, glitzy metallic threads, you can create any bag from the minimalist to the over-the-topat a fraction of the store-bought cost. Anyone with basic sewing skills can complete these fabulous 15 projects, including a ruched organza "Shimmering Mist" bag with nestled glistening beads, and an antique-inspired "Granny's Treasure," with mother-of-pearl buttons on soft viscose velvet. All the necessary techniquesembossing, slashing, quilting, pleating, cut-work, and hand-dyeingare outlined with vibrant photography and straightforward instructions., This is a book for anyone who enjoys sewing and working with sumptuous fabrics. The glitzy, fun-to-make bags make stunning fashion accessories and have a decorative appeal that is akin to jewellery. Learn how to find inspiration from nature, how to make the basic bag design and motifs, how to hand-dye fabrics, use embellishments and much more. Only basic sewing skills are required and step-by-step instructions are provided, together with a list of materials and equipment.
9781861084385 English 1861084382 Every woman has gone through it: you buy the perfect outfit for an event, and you can't find a matching handbag. The solution: make one yourself! By using small quantities of beautiful fabrics like silks, satins, chiffons, and velvets, and combining them with gorgeous, glitzy metallic threads, you can create any bag from the minimalist to the over-the-topat a fraction of the store-bought cost. Anyone with basic sewing skills can complete these fabulous 15 projects, including a ruched organza "Shimmering Mist" bag with nestled glistening beads, and an antique-inspired "Granny's Treasure," with mother-of-pearl buttons on soft viscose velvet. All the necessary techniquesembossing, slashing, quilting, pleating, cut-work, and hand-dyeingare outlined with vibrant photography and straightforward instructions., This is a book for anyone who enjoys sewing and working with sumptuous fabrics. The glitzy, fun-to-make bags make stunning fashion accessories and have a decorative appeal that is akin to jewellery. Learn how to find inspiration from nature, how to make the basic bag design and motifs, how to hand-dye fabrics, use embellishments and much more. Only basic sewing skills are required and step-by-step instructions are provided, together with a list of materials and equipment.