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...

Presents instructions for creating a variety of handbags and tote bags, with information on equipment, sewing machines, fabrics, linings, closures, handles and straps, pockets, and edgings and trimmings.

Create sophisticated handbags and totes with a variety of intermediate to advanced techniques, from installing zippers and magnetic snaps to creating adjustable straps.

Learn how to make your own bags and totes.

When Mallory's mother refuses to buy her a purse, Mallory tries a series of businesses in order to make money and buy it herself.

Demonstrates through step-by-step instructions how to create homemade handbags using simple fabrics and accessories.

Sew bags for all occasions with this ultimate reference guide to the latest bag making techniques. Includes a comprehensive techniques section covering everything from zips, pockets, piping and how to use the latest bag hardware to get you started, even if you've never sewn a bag before.