The Better Bag Maker: An Illustrated Handbook of Handbag Design Techniques, Tips, and Tricks

Internationally recognized handbag designer and founder of YOU SEW GIRL!,Nicole Mallalieu, shares her professional secrets, shortcuts, and techniques for sewing fashionable bags. If you want to make gorgeous, quality bags with the professional edge that really makes the difference between home-made and handmade—open The Better Bag Maker by Nicole Mallalieu. In this how-to book accomplished bag maker, Nicole Mallalieu, reveals her high-end techniques, shortcuts, and secrets for professional design and finishes. The 10 featured projects teach a range of expert skills from adjusting the proportion of the pattern to constructing pockets, straps, flaps, and bases.. By the end of this book, you’ll have a closetful of polished bags—and most likely sew better than you ever imagined you could.