We love BAGS
Stylish SUEDE
This chic handbag from designer Sophie Tarrant combines practical design with a touch of luxury thanks to its faux suede outer and neat check lining
Project SOPHIE TARRANT
Shopping list
Satin-backed suede fabric in khaki, £35 per metre, Highland digital print check fabric in silver, £16 per metre and Hemline gold rectangular rings, £1.46 per pair, all available from www.abakhan.co.uk
Top tip
This project calls for plenty of pressing, so protect your fabric by using a pressing cloth. Keep your iron on a low to medium setting – it’s the best way to avoid singeing your gorgeous faux suede while keeping your seams crisp and neat
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MATERIALS & TOOLS:
• 1m of 148cm wide satin-backed faux suede
• 1m of 140cm wide check lining fabric
• 1m of 90cm wide heavyweight black fusible interfacing
• 20cm of 148cm wide fusible heavyweight bag interlining
• 60cm zip
• 4 rectangular gold O-rings
• coordinating thread