--- product_id: 52967490 title: "The Better Bag Maker: An Illustrated Handbook of Handbag Design • Techniques, Tips, and Tricks" brand: "nicole claire mallalieu" price: "$68.86" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/52967490-the-better-bag-maker-an-illustrated-handbook-of-handbag-design store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Better Bag Maker: An Illustrated Handbook of Handbag Design • Techniques, Tips, and Tricks **Brand:** nicole claire mallalieu **Price:** $68.86 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Better Bag Maker: An Illustrated Handbook of Handbag Design • Techniques, Tips, and Tricks by nicole claire mallalieu - **How much does it cost?** $68.86 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/52967490-the-better-bag-maker-an-illustrated-handbook-of-handbag-design) ## Best For - nicole claire mallalieu enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted nicole claire mallalieu brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Better Bag Maker: An Illustrated Handbook of Handbag Design • Techniques, Tips, and Tricks ## Images ![The Better Bag Maker: An Illustrated Handbook of Handbag Design • Techniques, Tips, and Tricks - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71O1uE8KSxL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Helps you add professional touches to your bags *by A***E on 19 May 2014* I have been looking for a bag book like this for a long time. I have loads of bag books with fantastic bags but the instructions are mostly sketchy. When I make a bag I am often disappointed with the zippers I have put in which are untidy. Nicole has some great tips for securing fabric pieces and zippers while you sew and I can't wait to get stuck into my first bag. Also, there are instructions for resizing any of the bags.Pictures are included with the instructions which help tremendously. Yes, some of the instructions are quite complex (as is the case with any intricate bag) but if you take the time to follow the pictures and read carefully it becomes clear. I wouldn't dream of doing a hard square bottom but I will now. I also like her array of professional looking handles and with all the patterns to go with her example bags, its an absolute steal. Yes, you can get some of these tips off the internet but not all in one place.Finally, he bag at the end of the book which converts into a backpack is exactly what I have been looking for this past year now that I don't have a car. This pattern alone would cost me the price of the whole book. Well done, Nicole. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superbly Done! *by S***3 on 24 May 2014* This book is way better than Lisa Lam's...almost glossy paper, very well organised and there is no need to jump pages in searched of tips and infos! Mallalieu did an excellent job helping beginners understand the fundamental of bag making. It is still a bargain for the advanced group as just like the book says, one simple pattern is all you need to create a bevy of bags, from totes to backpacks to weekenders. Unleash your creativity, the imagination is yours! They are 10 types of bags to try in total and each is graded with beginner, advanced beginner, intermediate, confident and beyond. It is full of techniques, tips and tricks. Lots of photos to accompany your 'journey'. A definitely 5 out of 5 for it! Beginners, grab this book, you will not regret it! Thank you Amazon for the prompt delivery. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good tips *by S***R on 7 August 2020* Can make good use of the tips when making my bags ## Frequently Bought Together - The Better Bag Maker: An Illustrated Handbook of Handbag Design • Techniques, Tips, and Tricks - The Complete Bag Making Masterclass: A comprehensive guide to modern bag making techniques - The Bag Making Bible: The Complete Guide to Sewing and Customizing Your Own Unique Bags --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/52967490-the-better-bag-maker-an-illustrated-handbook-of-handbag-design](https://www.desertcart.us/products/52967490-the-better-bag-maker-an-illustrated-handbook-of-handbag-design) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*