Introduction -- The collection (Bejeweled evening bag (pattern provided) : a leopard-lined evening purse encrusted with jewelry, beads, and crystals -- Victorian straw tote : a finely woven straw bag accented by a lush fur collar with ribbon ties -- Big-city bowling bag : a pink leather bag with tweed fabric and gold chain accents `a la Chanel -- Hollywood hatbox : a traditional round box in a polka-dot pattern with ribbon-and-rhinestone accents -- "Miss Kitty" tote (art provided) : a sturdy felt tote in cardinal red emblazoned with an artful silhouette -- American Beauty bag : a narrow siik purse covered in a profusion of red silk riboon roses -- Mod print tote : a mini-size canvas satchel in a sequined swirl pattern`a la Pucci -- Blue suede portfolio (pattern provided ) : a sleek faux suede folio in robin's egg blue and canary yellow -- Tropical demi : a lime green leather bag with a sequin flower accent -- Blue-boots tote (art provided) : a patchwork tote illustrated with a funky cowgirl drawing -- Buttoned-up hobo bag : a slouchy everyday knitted bag covered in vintage buttons and beads -- Swingtime shoulder bag : a crocheted bag in black silk cord trimmed with beads and tassels -- Lush leopard hatbox : a mini-hatbox in exotic faux fur accented with an oversized silk bow -- Urban cowgirl saddle bag (pattern provided) : an envelope in orange faux suede trimmed with rows of fringe -- Girly weekender : a pink tote decorated with a festive assortment of ribbon -- Springtime pull-string bag (pattern provided) : a fabric pouch accented with daisies and bordered in tassels -- Snow-flurry lipstick purse : a tiny hand-held case with beaded sides and enamel lid -- Vintage rhinestone purse : a rosy box-style purse with a dazzling diagonal pattern -- Folk art bucket bag (diagram provided) : a wool tote in burnt orange accented with embroidered patches -- Midnight feather clutch : a small silk purse decorated with curvy layers of black feathers -- Beaded ballerina bag : a silk pouch-style bag trimmed with torn ribbons, trims, beads, and pearls -- Silver moon satin clutch (diagram provided) : an elongated satin purse with a beaded geometric patterns -- Pav©♭ polka-dot purse (diagram provided) : a boxy purse paved in sparkling rhinestones `a la Judith Leiber -- Marabou minibag : a pouch-shaped bag encircled with a fluffy boa in plum -- Tottenham tweed clutch : a clutch with a bejeweled clasp in blue and black beads -- Mini travel valise (diagram provided) : a mini-trunk purse decorated with travel ephemera) -- Making designer bags (Bejeweled evening bag -- Blue suede portfolio -- Urban cowgirl saddle bag -- Springtime pull-string bag) -- Patterns and diagrams (Bejeweled evening bag pattern -- Blue suede portfolio pattern -- Urban cowgirl saddle bag pattern -- Springtime pull-string bag pattern -- "Miss Kitty" art -- Blue-boots tote art -- Folk art bucket bag diagram -- Silver moon satin clutch diagram -- Pav©♭ polka-dot purse diagram -- Mini travel valise diagram) -- An illustrated glossary of the variations.
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