Be the next kate spade - GL Fun - making a fancy purse - Brief Article

Girls' Life, August-Sept, 2003

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There's nothing cooler than going back to school with a purse so smashing everyone wants to know were you got it. The only downside? The hefty price tag--fabulous bags can go for hundreds of dollars! So get creative. Making Handbags ($20, Rockport) by Ellen Goldstein-Lynch, Sarah Mullins and Nicole Malone shows you how to make designer-quality bags even if you can't sew a stitch. Learn four basic shapes, then change the fabric and embellishments (faux fur, fringe, felt, ribbon, beads, you name it) to create any look you want. And who knows? Once your friends see your too-cool totes, you might find yourself in business...turning bags into bucks!