Making Vinyl, Plastic, & Rubber Handbags And Accessories

by Goldstein-Lynch, Ellen

• ISBN13: 9781592533152
• ISBN10: 1592533159
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-04-01
• Publisher: Quarry Books

Summary

The "green" way to make gorgeous handbags using recycled materialsThere has been a movement throughout the fashion industry over the past ten years towards new types of materials to replace leather. Companies like Kate Spade have been in the forefront, using vinyl, rubber, and micro fibers for their expensive, fashionable, sought-after products. Kenneth Cole, Prada and Coach have also been experimenting with micro-fibers, rubber, and combinations of distinctive materials for their latest trendy products as well.This book explores how these different types of materials can be used to create one-of-a-kind trendy items for the home sewer. The projects cater to all ages and degrees of difficulty, and materials are easy to find at traditional fabric stores, as well as places like Wal-Mart, Target, Staples, and home box stores.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 07
Getting Started
Supplies and Tools	p. 10
ABCs of Vinyl, Plastic, Rubber, and Coated Fabrics	p. 16
Embellishments, Trims, and Decorative Techniques	p. 17
Laying Out and Cutting Your Patterns and Sewing	p. 19
Projects
Candy Wrapper Bling Belt	p. 23
Diamond Plate Shopping Tote	p. 27
Aloha Vanity Case	p. 31
Holographic Techno-Wallet	p. 35
Retro Sparkle Messenger Bag	p. 39
Kauai Tote	p. 43
Nine-to-Five Messenger Bag	p. 47
The 8:08 Express Hobo Bag	p. 53
Indianapolis Speedway Hobo Bag	p. 59
Jamba Gym Bag	p. 63
Gallery	p. 71
Patterns	p. 91
Contributors	p. 122
Glossary	p. 123
Resources	p. 125
About the Authors	p. 127
Acknowledgments	p. 128
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