Bags of Style: 25 Patchwork Purses, Totes and Bags - Softcover

Kharade, Ellen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1904991106 ISBN 13: 9781904991106

Publisher: CICO Books, 2004

Synopsis

The home-made and the hand-made have been called "the fashions that never die". With the explosion in crafted accessories the proven retail success of the decade, an increasing number of beginners are joining the established band of crafters and stitchers to create their own pieces. Designer Ellen Kharade showcases 25 unique designs in this collection of bags for all occasions. Suitable for beginners and experienced stitchers alike, Ellen reveals how to create beautiful but useful purses, handbags and totes. Ranging from sturdy floral shoppers to delicate beaded clutches, Ellen uses inexpensive materials and shows you how to turn a bundle of scraps into a truly personal heirloom gift. Clear step-by-steps illustrate every project, and Ellen also includes advice on how to pick fabrics that work well together, advice on the best materials to use, and tips on how to make your bags sturdy and long lasting. Sections range from practical shoppers and totes to smart formal bags, as well as a section on creating embellished gifts and delicately precious evening bags. Using many traditional quilting patterns and stitches, and including templates, every project can be completed in a weekend.

About this title

About the Author

Ellen Kharade works as a fabric designer and interiors expert for a variety of crafts magazines, and appears on television as a guest designer for the UK Style Channel's "Real Rooms" makeover series. Her work appears regularly in Crafts Beautiful magazine, and she demonstrates for Hobbycrafts at the annual NEC show. Ellen lives in Lincoln.

Edition details

• Publisher: CICO Books
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1904991106
• ISBN 13: 9781904991106
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128