Handbags have always been a big part of my wardrobe. In fact, Sarah’s and my paths aren’t that dissimilar. I also have a background in the corporate world as a management consultant (before I discover

Stitch this stylish shopper from two pairs of jeans

YOU WILL NEED ■ Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/57.5m) 2 balls of each: Ivory (061) Turquoise (039) 1 ball of each: Pastel Yellow (062) Candy Pink (012) Papaya (068) ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ■ Lining fab

Stitch this simple-to-make bag, perfect for storing your latest knitting or crochet project

■ Pattern sheet x1 (Tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ Outer Fabric: 0.6m x 112cm wide ■ 4cm wide cotton webbing/ bag strapping: 2.6m ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit ■ Seam allowance is 1cm,

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