Making Vintage Bags: 20 Original Sewing Patterns for Vintage Bags and Purses | 
| Author: Emma Brennan
Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman
Category: Book
List Price: $17.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 14425
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 176
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.6
ISBN: 1861085028
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.48
EAN: 9781861085023
ASIN: 1861085028
Publication Date: August 1, 2007
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Product Description
Fashion-conscious ladies love their purses—and vintage is today’s key couture look. These bags draw inspiration from the elegance, glamour, and sophistication of styles popular in the 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s, so they’re as exquisite as anything in a fine boutique…but at a fraction of the cost. There are 20 original projects in total (five per era) and they have wonderful details like beaded ring handles, three-dimensional trims, whimsical appliques, and eye-catching prints. Go for art deco styling, slimline clutches, tapestry bags, and gathered ones with felt corsages. Plus, each handbag has a pretty matching purse pattern to go along with it. All the patterns have seam allowances added already to make things easy, and sewers will find everything they need to know to take their choice from beautiful idea to finished item.
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 Nice Book July 31, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Though I have not been able yet to go thorugh this book completely , what I have read so far, I am pleased with it.
Cute & doable April 28, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This was one of the better handbag making books I have found. The designs are interesting & have modern touches that don't detract from the vintage aspect. The how-to photos are excellent. The instructions rae easy to floow even if you have not made many bags. If you are looking to make your own bags - this is a must have book
If you love vintage handbags, this book if for you! March 19, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I love this book and how it is organized. First off, there is a solid section of items to help make your bags (e.g. tools, fabric selection, types of lining, handles, fasteners, types of stitches, appliques and more), then four sections covering the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s and 1950s with bag styles refecting these periods, and lastly patterns to freely use (you have to enlarge them in order to properly make the purses) in when making these bags. One can then apply appliques/bows or design your own reflecting your personal style, handles, lining, and fasteners to make the bag(s) of your dreams. The author is thorough and very giving with her knowledge of vintage clothing and all this is apparent in "Making Vintage Bags." I can't wait to get started on my purses!
The book to have if you only have one January 12, 2008
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I have been making handbags and totes for years, and own many, many books and patterns on the subject, but I still learned new things from this book. It would be the one resource I would have if I could only have one. From the tools and techniques in this book, you could go on to make any kind of handbag. Curiously, I didn't buy this when it first came out because I don't like the looks of the bag on the cover. It's my least favorite looking bag in the book, but the exterior looks really don't matter--from what is learned by using this book, you will be able to create any look you desire.
EASY AND FUN December 2, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Great book, great ideas! If you are a hand made bag lover, it is worth getting it!
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