Beautiful Beaded Bags

Description

With original designs ranging from a small evening bag to a funky shopper, each bag is accompanied by a beaded accessory made in the same manner. The beading techniques can also be used to make tiny beaded motifs to apply to ready-made accessories. Backed with all the technical help and guidance on the materials and equipment needed, this selection of easy-to-make bags is suitable for the beginner as well as the experienced bead crafter looking for new and up-to-the-minute ideas.

Author description

Dorothy Wood is a talented and prolific craft maker and author. She has written over a dozen craft books and contributed to another 20 on all kinds of subjects. Dorothy also contributes to craft magazines, including Crafts Beautiful. She lives in Osgathorpe, Leicestershire.

Table of contents

Introduction; Materials & Equipment; Techniques; 1 Embellished Bag; 2 Gift Bag; 3 Blanket Handbag; 4 Embroidered Handbag; 5 Tasselled Handbag; 6 Shoe Bag; 7 Net Evening Bag; 8 Crochet Shopper; 9 Bridal Bag; 10 Knitted Purse; 11 Amulet Purse; 12 Evening Bag; Templates; Suppliers; Acknowledgments; Index.