Handbag Book

[Nuttish]

I find the Better Bag Maker helpful because it goes through the parts and construction of any kind of bag. Most of the principles will apply equally to a leather bag that requires inside-out construction.

The book assumes you already know how to sew reasonably well.

[animal]

I find the Better Bag Maker helpful because it goes through the parts and construction of any kind of bag. Most of the principles will apply equally to a leather bag that requires inside-out construction.

The book assumes you already know how to sew reasonably well.

Thanks Nuttish,

I've already saw it on amazon.

So even the project on that book use canvas or something, I can change it with any material, but with the same technique right?

Can you give example for the unexplained part of the book refer to "

The book assumes you already know how to sew reasonably well"

Edited November 25, 2015 by animal

[DavidL]

http://theleatherconnection.com/tlc_members_cloud_page.htm

If you need help after purchasing the manual you can email Francis the craftsman that wrote it. It is a online course so emails are expected. He will only respond to questions for the manual that you buy.

Manual number 4 is perfect for bags and briefcase handles. It will not refer in manual number 4 to accordian gussets or piped seams(fairly simple). It is advanced level material.

Leather craft manufacture written by G.C Moseley.

I own a copy. Again advanced level material that I will be reading in the future because the knowledge not sink in at my skill level.

Valerie Michael's book is intermediate and bridges the gap into professional leatherworking.

All 3 books are fundamental knowledge building books. They are not design books, there are fair amount of those type of books around.

Edited November 30, 2015 by DavidL

[animal]

On 12/1/2015 at 4:04 AM, DavidL said:

http://theleatherconnection.com/tlc_members_cloud_page.htm

If you need help after purchasing the manual you can email Francis the craftsman that wrote it. It is a online course so emails are expected. He will only respond to questions for the manual that you buy.

Manual number 4 is perfect for bags and briefcase handles. It will not refer in manual number 4 to accordian gussets or piped seams(fairly simple). It is advanced level material.

Leather craft manufacture written by G.C Moseley.

I own a copy. Again advanced level material that I will be reading in the future because the knowledge not sink in at my skill level.

Valerie Michael's book is intermediate and bridges the gap into professional leatherworking.

All 3 books are fundamental knowledge building books. They are not design books, there are fair amount of those type of books around.

Wow David, sorry I just look at your reply now. Thanks for your information, its very clear. I have look at the web but the price is very expensive especially if it convert to my currency.

I will start from Valerie by the way. Even the book presenting old style bag but the technique still use in this recent days ^^. Thanks again and wish you all the best! 

[poletnik87]

Also, as a precursor of all modern britanian books on leathercraft (in terms of visual representation) is Leathercraft by Attwater, W. A, Batsford (1961) revised in 1983 by D.A. Friend with The Technique of Leathercraft title.

[animal]

On 11/13/2016 at 5:06 PM, poletnik87 said:

Also, as a precursor of all modern britanian books on leathercraft (in terms of visual representation) is Leathercraft by Attwater, W. A, Batsford (1961) revised in 1983 by D.A. Friend with The Technique of Leathercraft title.

Thank you for this more information poletnik.