Simply Sublime Bags: 30 No-sew, Low-sew Projects - Softcover

Why break the bank for a designer bag when you can easily make your own unique fashion statement? In "Simply Sublime Bags", you'll find 30 do-it-yourself, clever and affordable handbag projects - all of which require little to no sewing and most of which only take an afternoon to complete. With inventive methods of construction (like duct-taped reinforced interiors and iron fusing), these hip handbags, totes and clutches have all the looks that bag-lovers want - the shine of patent leather, Chanel-style chain straps, or even funky logos - and each can be personalized to your own taste. The materials are easy to find in hardware, home, office supply and fabric stores - sometimes even in your own closet! Day to evening, totes to clutches and everything in between, "Simply Sublime Bags" has something for every occasion. The results? Simply sublime!

JODI KAHN is a writer and former television producer who has worked on programs such as Late Night with David Letterman and The Jon Stewart Show. Her articles have appeared in several magazines, including "Real Simple" and "Time Out New York," and she is also the author of "The Little Pink Book of Elegance." Kahn lives in Larchmont, New York, with her husband and two children.