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The Decorated Bag: Creating Designer Handbags, Purses, and Totes Using Embellishments

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The Decorated Bag is a fun and stylish, do-it-yourself compendium of 25 "must- have" bags with the hi-glam look of designer originals. Shown in over 175 full-page color photogaphs and accompanied by simple step-by-step directions, purses, hobos, shoulder and tote bags are featured in a collection overflowing with style. Professional tips and secrets guarantee near perfect results. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Home Arts


Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2006


Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 143 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 158011296X


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 63


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.5 x 9.5 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #567,526 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,004 in Fashion Craft #1,183 in Fashion (Books) #4,412 in How-to & Home Improvements


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    • "The Decorated Bag" by Genevieve A. Sterbenz. Glad I bought it on Amazon.
Format: Paperback
I L-O-V-E "The Decorated Bag" by Genevieve A. Sterbenz. I own scores of handbag books, and I must say that this book is one of the most innovative books I own. It is user-friendly, with detailed sequential photos and instructions. It probably is not for the unsophisticated bag lover, and it has something for everyone, especially for the lover of designer bags. I bought it, and I'm glad!! 'Nuf sed! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2010 by Julia M. Johnson
    • Great for developing ideas for your own designs!
Maybe I am a different sort of artist, I purchase these types of books to aid me when I develop ideas for my own designs. Rarely do I copy what I see in books or magazines - and this goes for all my work from jewelry, purses, clothing, artwork in various types of media (paint, pastel, ink, fabric, collage, metal, fiber, etc.). Therefore, this book is great for doing exactly that, but I do recommend The Decorated Bag primarily for the beginner or even intermediate purse embellishers out there. Yes, it is true that some of the designs are very simplistic as other reviewers mention...but if you use the idea as a stepping stone for a more elaborate/complex project, I know you will be pleased to have this book as a reference. There are a few patterns to use and imagery to follow if you want to practice by making one of the projects completely using the author's guidance. Later if you enjoy working with a particular type of embellishment, such as silk ribbon flowers, find another reference book to expand what you learned in this book and become an expert in it for your future projects. I also want to add that the author's focus in this book is to take an old purse and giving it a new life by various types of embellishing techniques...something we all should do rather than buying a new purse. It is amazing how one can extend the life of an accessory by doing a few creative things with it. In summary, I use this book as a tool to get my ideas flowing and dig into my own projects using maybe a technique or two from this book, and additional ideas from other books/magazines/patterns (right side of the brain included). Therefore, I am pleased to have this book in my reference library. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2008 by CLG
    • Love this book
Format: Paperback
I first fell in love with the picture on the front cover, but the book did not disappoint! It has fantastic embellishment ideas and are so beautiful! They look much more complicated then they are. I will eventually try each and every style in the book wi different styles and add my own my touchs.
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2013 by K.P
    • A great book to have and to give for the purse lover
Format: Paperback
This book provided me with many ideas on making and designing purses and totes. Excellent resource
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2014 by Fayette Davis
    • Not worthwhile
Format: Paperback
Not a helpful book. I returned it.
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2026 by Amazon Customer
    • Great Book with Unique Ideas
Format: Paperback
Amazing detailed book on making unique bags. Color pictures and descriptions are so helpful and clear in this book that anyone could make these wonderful decorated little purses. This is one of the best books on purse making I have ever come across.
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2015 by Susan M. Reynolds
    • The Decorated Bag: Creating Designer Handbags, Purses, and Totes Using Embellishments
Format: Paperback
some great ideas! Not everything in the book appeals to me, but to each his own. I think there are some great tips and embellishment ideas and that's what I'm always looking for.
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2007 by Avid Crafter
    • Fancy Purse Decorating
Format: Paperback
Excellent book about decorating a number of purse and tote styles. The detail is super, as well as the descriptions.
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2013 by Linda Wilmoth

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