Book 1: Woven Leather Bags: How to Craft and Weave Purses, Pouches, Wallets and More Paperback – 1 April 2019 by Naoko Minowa

Author Naoko Minowa, a craftswoman and a teacher who has her own hand-weaving and vegetable dyeing shop, school, and gallery, in Japan. This book explores different weaving patterns and hand techniques to create woven pouches, wallets, purses, and many more. 

If you are interested in bag making, this is a fabulous book to get started with your leathercraft journey.  The book offers excellent illustrations with clear instructions- easy to follow and learn the steps! A perfect craft to learn and advanced leathercraft. 

Book 2: Leathercraft: Inspirational Projects for You and Your Home Paperback – 7 Jun. 2016 by GMC Editors

This is a classic DIY  leathercraft book for you to get inspired and get started on your next handmade leather project. 

Learn how to create beautiful leather products with traditional leather techniques. Projects include log and kindling basket; storage baskets; key fobs; pencil cases; writing set; booklets; necklace; scarf belts; tote bag; purse; and wallet.

Enjoy templates with step-by-step designs that are very clear and easy to read and understand. Also, create luxury leather items for yourself or a present for your loved ones, you will find enough guidance and inspiration to get started with your leathercraft journey!

Book 3: Fashionary Bag Design: A Handbook for Accessories Designers Hardcover – 1 Dec. 2016 by Fashionary 

If you are a designer specialising in bag design and want to grow your interest in accessories design, this book is perfect for you to expand your knowledge and understand the construction of the bag.

The book is a perfect little encyclopedia to learn and understand the basic concept of industry-standard handbags. A thorough guide on luxury design with helpful information on the bag anatomy, manufacturing, materials, and help you develop your fashion business.

Book 4: The Better Bag Maker: An Illustrated Handbook of Handbag Design • Techniques, Tips, and Tricks Paperback – 4 April 2014 by Nicole Claire Mallaleu

The Better Bag Maker by Nicole Mallalieu shares 10 insightful projects and teaches industry-level leather techniques like adjusting the proportion of the pattern to constructing pockets, straps, flaps, and bases.

The book introduces fresh and modern designs with helpful information and guides you to create professional-looking bags. Each project is graded with beginner, intermediate, and advanced with clear instructions and helpful pictures. This book also has valuable details on recommendations for equipment, particularly about sewing machine requirements, and a lot of great tips to help things look more professional. 

Book 5: Handbag Designer 101: Everything You Need to Know About Designing, Making, and Marketing Handbags Paperback – Illustrated, 8 Nov. 2018 by Emily Blumenthal 

Beginners, grab this book, you will not regret it!  It has all the information you need to know from pattern making to creating fifteen essential bag styles-clutch, hobo, tote, and more! 

Each bag design project is presented well with clear instructions and easy for you to follow and learn. An excellent study course on handbag making from the most simple to the most complex. If you would like to get into creating your own leather bag brand, the author shows you how to create your own successful business with valuable information like designing, marketing, and everything you need to know about getting started with your own handbag brand.