Handbags

Céline Dupuy—a designer whose creations are often featured in such major magazines as Marie Claire—and stylist Dominique Turbé have created a fantastic and innovative guide to making unique purses and handbags. They offer easy-to-follow instructions and patterns, as well as a wide range of styles, sizes, and shapes to choose from. Some of the projects even give old favorites a new lease on life, thanks to simple touch-ups and adornments. Select from a big, cheery oilcloth bag; retro-style shopper; handy tote; roomy duffle; elegant evening clutch; mini-picnic basket; leatherette briefcase and many more. Color photos illustrate the whole process, and templates are included.