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The Bag Making Bible: The Complete Creative Guide to Sewing Your Own Bags

The ultimate practical guide to sewing fabulous bags from expert Lisa Lam Detailed photographs illustrate every technique in this unique book, from choosing fabric to inserting fastenings.

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Expert tips, trade secrets and inspirational advice result in professional and beautiful results.

A capsule wardrobe of eight exclusive designs features easy-to-follow instructions and full-size patterns.

Whether you're getting started, improving your technique, or want to design your own, this is the book you'll grab for every bag you make.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 128 pages

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