Ava Wong has always played it safe. As a strait-laced, rule-abiding Chinese American lawyer with a successful surgeon as a husband, a young son, and a beautiful home, she's built the perfect life. But beneath this faȧde, Ava's world is crumbling: her marriage is falling apart, her expensive law degree hasn't been used in years, and her toddler's tantrums are pushing her to the breaking point. Enter Winnie Fang, Ava's enigmatic college roommate from...

"Learn the art of creating elegant accessories from genuine leather with this inspiring guide. Handmade Leather Bags & Accessories shows how to make classic handbags and accessories with a decidedly modern flair. Gifted fashion designer Ho Yi Lun shares 28 simple strategies for enhancing any wardrobe with high-end luxuries without the high-end price tag. Even novice leatherworkers will be surprised at how much fun it is to make durable and sophisticated...

Create a variety of bags including Boston style bags, backpacks, pochettes, drawstring and pouches. Each project comes with full size sewing patterns making it easy to sew and customise your very own bag.

"Use leftover fat quarters to create 16 beautiful bags! Who knew just two fat quarters can be used in so many ways? For the birthday that's on the way, or a festive holiday that needs more sparkle, conquer that pile of odd fat quarters you've stashed away and make 16 beautiful bags for you or your loved ones. The projects inside range from accessory essentials like an evening clutch and cross-body handbag, to invaluable carriers that will see you...

"Known for the gorgeous purses and bags that made Big-City Bags such a hit, Sara Lawson presents a fabulous new collection of high-fashion designs. Carry a designer bag that has great shape and style and is affordable to construct. These bags have it all! Expand your skills with patterns for 12 sophisticated, structured bags. Create impressive gifts--alternate fabric styles provide even more inspiration. Confidently choose interfacing and add design...

Offering easy-to-learn instructions and techniques that will have you sewing your first bag in no timeSewing is a time-honored tradition that's functional and purposeful, and is the foundation for almost all clothing and accessories as we know them today. While most books dedicated to this topic focus on machine-sewing, there's a simpler side to this craft, and learning the techniques and skills needed to hand-sew open up a wide world of possibilities...

"When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, her granddaughter cannot wait to see what treasures she has hidden in her purse."--

"Craft your own stylish accessories worthy of a high-end boutique with this collection of 21 macramé bags, belts, and straps. From durable market totes to cross-body boho bags, there's a purse for every occasion. After mastering basic macramé techniques, discover how to add special details, such as wooden handles, metal buckles, and zippers, to elevate the style and function of your designs. With its assortment of small-scale projects, this book...

When a swan steals the Queen's handbag, she chases it all around the sights Great Britain, including Stonehenge, the Giants Causeway, and Edinburgh Castle, until the swan and the handbag end up at the finish line of the London Marathon.