Handmade Leather Bags & Accessories (Design Originals) 28 Simple Strategies to Enhance Any Wardrobe; Step-by-Step Instructions and Over 300 Photos & Illustrations for Satchels, Totes, Handbags, & More
Brand: Design Originals
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Categories: Books, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Crafts & Hobbies


Design Originals Handmade Leather Bags & Accessories Book
Design Originals Handmade Leather Bags & Accessories Book- Learn the art of creating elegant accessories form genuine leather with this inspiring guide.
This book shows you how to make classic handbags and accessories with a decidedly modern flair.
27 designs and patterns fill this book with possibilities.
Designs include: camera bag, messenger bag, basket bag, briefcase, and more.

Dimensions: 8.55 x 0.38 x 10.95 inches
ISBN-13: 978-1574217162
Language: English
ISBN-10: 157421716X
Publisher: Design Originals
Print length: 112 pages
Publication date: November 1, 2013
subtitle: Paperback – November 1, 2013
author: Visit Amazon's Elean Ho Page search results Elean Ho
review: Editorial Reviews From Booklist Publisher Fox Chapel established the Design Originals imprint to capture arts-and-crafts ideas not necessarily available in the English language. This particular book is a case in point: it features the leather words of Taiwan-born Ho (now practicing in Japan), who brings an elegant sense of minimalist whimsy to handbags and accessories. Don’t expect a session in how-to basics or, for that matter, a logical progression of pattern-instruction. Instead, designs (all in color photographs) appear first, followed by very helpful illustrated step-by-step directions, and, in the back of the book, pattern templates. The actual instructions, too, are a bit unorthodox: the list of materials is replaced by color drawings (with dimensions) of each leather piece; the only written list belongs to other materials (e.g., embroidery thread and needle). All this underscores the almost universal appeal of Ho’s 28 creations, including a charmingly sophisticated polka-dot clutch, formal luxury shopping bag, and the eminently practical student backpack. Great design knows no geography. --Barbara Jacobs From the Back Cover Simply Beautiful... and Simple to Create Learn the art of creating elegant accessories from genuine leather with this inspiring guide. Handmade Leather Bags & Accessories shows you how to make classic handbags and accessories with a decidedly modern flair. Gifted fashion designer Elean "Birdy Teacher" Ho shares 28 simple strategies for enhancing your wardrobe with fashion-forward luxuries at a fraction of what you'd pay in fine stores. Even if you've never tried leatherworking before, you'll be surprised at how much fun it is to make durable and sophisticated bags using these basic techniques. Gorgeous photographs and step-by-step instructions make it easy! Create a chic purse or shoulder bag to go with every outfit. Find fresh and fabulous ideas for satchels, hobos, messenger bags, and totes. Learn to make chic and urbane accessories for every taste, including gadget holders, business card cases, coasters, key ring tabs, and much more. Inside Handmade Leather Bags & Accessories you'll find: How to Make Elegant, Upscale Leather Bags High-End Accessories Without the High-End Price Tag Purses, Shoulder Bags, Satchels, Hobos, Messenger Bags, and Totes Gadget Holders, Business Card Cases, Coasters, and Key Ring Tabs Step-by-Step Diagrams and Easy-to-Follow Instructions Gorgeous, Inspiring Color Photographs About the Author Early on in Elean "Birdy Teacher" Ho's education, she learned about metalworking, woodworking, and ceramics, and she was convinced that handcrafting was bound to be an important part of her life. When she decided to study at Bunka Fashion College in Japan, leaving her native Taiwan, she paid her way by hosting craft classes in fast food restaurants, teaching wool and felt crafts out of a small suitcase. She chose to study leatherworking at Bunka because leather adds an interesting texture to projects and works for both rough styles as well as for elegant styles. In her first year at Bunka, she took courses in making shoes, hats, and bags. When the time came to decide on a major, it was difficult for her to choose between shoes and bags. But, considering that shoes require sizing, she finally decided to major in bag design, which allowed her more creative freedom. For Birdy, creativity is very important—she wants every bag to be unique, and that's why her bag projects are always astonishing and beautiful Birdy's bags and other leather creations mix whimsicality and practicality not only in their design, construction, materials, and decoration, but also in the interesting, personal stories she has to tell behind each and every piece. If you read through the gallery of her work, you won't just be inspired to make amazing leather creations yourself—you'll feel connected to Birdy through her stories. Through her three years of professional study in leather design in both Taiwan and Japan, Birdy transformed from a wool and felt craftswoman into a talented leather design teacher who now has her very own design studio called Spring Pig Studios. Now that she is well known and has many fans, her teaching schedule is always full, and she continues to craft creative and inspiring bags and leather items every day. Check out Birdy's blogs to see more of her work: harui-harui.blogspot.com and yilun-ho-bird1234.blogspot.com Exhibitions and Awards: Taiwan Designers' Week 2011, 3X3 Design Show 3rd place in the 6th Portable Bag design contest The Taipei International Arts Village, free art exhibition Tokyo, Japan, "The third floor in the afternoon" solo exhibition Experiences: Fu-Hsin Trade and Arts School, Department of Advertisement Design National Taiwan University of Arts, Department of Technological Design Bunka Fashion College, Bag Design Achievements: National Taiwan University of Arts, hand-made leather bag design lecturer Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei (MOCA), leather lecturer Xue Xue Institute, creative leather craft workshop lecturer Wen Hua University, handmade bag design lecturer Read more