Creating Romantic Purses: Patterns and Instructions for Unique Handbags

Creating Romantic Purses: Patterns and Instructions for Unique Handbags
ISBN-10
1402753705
ISBN-13
9781402753701
Category
Handbags
Pages
148
Language
English
Published
2008
Publisher
Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Authors
Marilyn Green, Carole Cree

Description

"Using wonderful fabrics, trims, and accents, the talented designers from Ruby Tag Bags have created more than 25 fabulous, one-of-a-kind purses that women will have to own and love to make. The design romance begins with classic materials, including colorful crazy quilts, delicate lace, and vintage velvet; unique adornments such as glistening mother-of-pearl buttons; and pretty ribbon and floral embellishments" -- publisher website (June 2007).

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