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Suede Tote (Recycled From Lg. Men's Coat)

Western-inspired bag with a mission! And sorry, this isn't really a "how to"...!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/suede-tote-recycled-from-lg-mens-coat • Posted by Celine R.

This bag is detailed with loads of tassels. I've draped them freely across the front of the bag (as another option for a shoulder strap) as well as from the back to the front as a braided strap to keep the bag closed. Sewing with leather on a regular sewing machine can be a bit of a challenge, but with a little determination, it can be very possible on most machines. Finding the right combination of material (not too thick leather/suede), thread, needles and thread tension on your machine is the key to sewing with these kind of tough materials. I wish you luck and I look forward to seeing your results!

You will need

Project Budget
Reasonably Priced

Time

5 h 00

Difficulty

So-so
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Description

This bag is detailed with loads of tassels. I've draped them freely across the front of the bag (as another option for a shoulder strap) as well as from the back to the front as a braided strap to keep the bag closed. Sewing with leather on a regular sewing machine can be a bit of a challenge, but with a little determination, it can be very possible on most machines. Finding the right combination of material (not too thick leather/suede), thread, needles and thread tension on your machine is the key to sewing with these kind of tough materials. I wish you luck and I look forward to seeing your results!

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