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   maida | Aug 12, 2004 06:35am | #1

   Check out "Handmade Bags" by Terence Terry.  Has a source list for materials, but not really for handles, but suggests some innovative ideas to make them.  Nice color photos and instructional drawings.

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   Widder | Aug 14, 2004 03:34am | #5

   Thanks.  I'll have a look at  it'

   Ed

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   SewNancy | Aug 12, 2004 03:33pm | #2

   Dear Ed,

   M & J Trimming  has handbag handles, but I don't think that they have other findings.  Check their website. 

   Nancy

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   stitchmd | Aug 13, 2004 06:58pm | #3

   Since sources come and go anything included in a book may or may not still be available. If you enter "purse handles hardware" into a search engine you will find lots of sources for the non-fabric parts, and maybe some for fabrics too.

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   SewTruTerry | Aug 13, 2004 07:55pm | #4

   You may want to look at  Linda McPhees books for instructions and supplies.  I am sure that you will be able to find her projects and products listed in any sewing magazine as well as Threads.

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   melanie | Aug 14, 2004 12:38pm | #6

   most comprehensive catalogue of handbag accessories I have ever seen has to be at http://www.umei.com