Making Leather Handbags and Other Stylish Accessories [Paperback]

Ellen Goldstein-Lynch (Author), Sarah Mullins (Author), Nicole Malone (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2004

For anyone who feels she can never have too many handbags, this book is for you. Crafters, sewers, and lovers of handbags and leather goods are invited to take a one-on-one course in handbag and accessory construction and design with this new title.

Written by three accomplished professors from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City, this book takes a fun approach to fashionable designs that are not only beautiful but also simple to create.

Learn to construct fabulous handbags as well as other related accessories including cell phone cases, eyeglass cases, a belt and belt bag, wallets, an agenda book cover, and a cosmetic case. All projects are made from garment weight leathers and can be created on a typical home sewing machine.

Numerous photos, step-by-step illustrations, and, best of all, insiderÆs tips for constructing these pieces and customizing the patterns to your own personal style are included.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Ellen Goldstein-Lynch is the Chairperson of the Accessories Design Department of at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. She has been involved in the accessories field for over 25 years, serving as Public Relations Director for the National Fashion Accessories Association for 10 years. She is an authority on handbags and accessories, and has been featured on national television and in print

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Quarry Books (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592530761
• ISBN-13: 978-1592530762
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #231,395 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

47 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is F.A.B.U.L.O.U.S!, November 5, 2004

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S. Hussain "FashionExpert1" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Making Leather Handbags and Other Stylish Accessories (Paperback)

This book is great! Anybody who wants to make there own unique handbag or small leather good, you have come to the right place. This book tells you step by step how to make a handbag. With the excellent illustrations and patterns included it is a shoe in (even though it's a bag) that you will have no problem making these fabulous creations. Not only do they give you detailed instructions but they also have a great gallery of bags made using the patterns in the book by the students of the renowned Fashion Institute of Technology. Their design embellishments will give the reader ideas for creating their own personalized handbag or stylish accessory. Listed in the book are materials needed and supplies you need to make a leather handbag. They even list resources for where you can buy leathers and materials. This book is excellent and I recommend it to all who want to let out their inner fabulous fashionista!

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Do things with your home sewing machine you never thought you could!, December 10, 2005

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Illusionaire (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Making Leather Handbags and Other Stylish Accessories (Paperback)

I own several books on making handbags, and this is hands down my favorite. Instead of using the book for its step by step patterns, I've used it as a resource book on how to create things with alternative materials. I've applied the techniques contained in this book to many alternative materials such as naugahide (sp?) and vinyl. What I really appreciated was the breakdown so the projects can be done on home sewing machines instead of by hand or with industrial machines. All of my bags are made from recycled materials and owning this reference has really helped me bring my work up to a whole new level. The project gallery at the end of the book is just as inspirational as the projects themselves. Enjoy!

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book Previously Released With New Cover, February 5, 2005

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chicvibe (Henderson, NV) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Making Leather Handbags and Other Stylish Accessories (Paperback)

This is an excellent book - clear, well written instructions, concepts that are workable, and beautifully photographed. Be aware though, that this book is a rerelease with a different cover, and slightly different title.
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