Chic Bags: 22 Handbags, Purses, Totes, and Accessories to Make [Paperback]

Marie Enderlen-Debuisson (Author), Caroline Laisne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 10, 2007

Bags are without a doubt the fashion acessory of the moment! Here are more than 20 colorful and attractive bags that complement the latest styles. Bags to suit every occasion from stylish bags with lots of useful interior pockets to hold all your belongings on the go, a chic feathered evening bag for a night on the town, a roomy and practical fold-up shopping tote complete with a matching carrying case perfect for travel, or an indispensable sports bag for your workout gear.

With a wide range of fabric choices incuding everything from classic cottons, coated rainwear, and tablecloth fabrics to taffeta, fleece, and felt---the variety of materials is inspiring and limitless!

Step-by-step directions, illustrations, and close-up photos guide your work. So get ready to create the perfect couture bag to complement your personal style!

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (July 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312370741
• ISBN-13: 978-0312370749
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #265,124 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book!, October 12, 2007

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Jeanette (New England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chic Bags: 22 Handbags, Purses, Totes, and Accessories to Make (Paperback)

This book really is an above-average look at sewing bags. The bags are all stylish and modern, none of that "what were they thinking?" kind of stuff. There are several bags that I am going to make from this book. Usually with these types of books I am lucky if I find one I want to make.

The only reason I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 is that the author doesn't include a suppliers list. There are several really cool fabrics that are used that I would like to purchase (the grey fabric for the Dots and Feathers bag is so cute, if anyone knows the name of it please write a review and tell us!). There is no manufacturer's info, not even the name of the fabric. Other than that, this is a book worth having.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You Can Never Make Too Many Bags!, January 8, 2008

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Jodi Renshaw (Corinna, ME United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chic Bags: 22 Handbags, Purses, Totes, and Accessories to Make (Paperback)

My husband gave this book to me for Christmas this year and I was pleasantly surprised by his insight! In fact, just weeks prior, I had been drooling over this very book at my local Borders Bookstore. The patterns contained range from beginner to advanced and all are quite accessible. The illustrated directions are well laid out and easy to follow. And the bags are all quite unique. Some of the fabric choices are hideous (in my humble opinion), but it is not a far stretch for me to imagine the bags in my own fabric choices. And as I am learning, a girl can never have too many bags!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Designs, Complicated fabrics, April 5, 2008

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R. Lee (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chic Bags: 22 Handbags, Purses, Totes, and Accessories to Make (Paperback)

My sister gave me this book for my birthday since she knows I love sewing bags of all shapes and sizes. When I looked through it, it got me very excited to make a few of them. I haven't made any yet but I read through the patterns and they seem very well written and easy to understand.

The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 was due to the amount of varying fabrics she uses that are kind of hard to find like industrial felt and vinyl. She also requires hardware like grommets and snaps which I do not have but am anxious to purchase. Another reason is for the patterns in the back which need to be photocopied in order to be used. The book is laid out very well and, if you enjoy making bags of all types and are adventurous, it is definitely the book for you.