handles on shoulder bags
Hello..I am looking for instructions on how to put the handles on the sides of a shoulder bag that has a straight top zipper, not a curved one. I usually make my handbags with one handle on the front and one on the back of the bag, but want to try something different with the handles on the sides. I found one video which is really good, but when I sewed it together the raw edges of the D-ring straps show on the inside of the bag, unless they aren't suppose to and I am just misunderstanding the instructions. I think I would do like my other straps and put them in between the liner and the outside fabric, but can't figure out how I would sew them to look right since the zipper is there too. Thanks so much!
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Sew a piece of the strapping below the end of the zip on both sides as you would fasten a normal strap. Leave one long edge going upwards need about , mine was 6inches ,yours will depend on your bag. Make it longer than you need as you can cut down put hard to add on. This is where I would put my Dring and you can decided where you want it. Make sure the ring is big enough for the strap. I make my strap width of the straight section. Look at a long handle on a purchased bag and copy . You could do it double and put one of those squeeze and slide things or make so you can adjust length .
Those extra sections make it easier to keep out of the way of zip. |
Originally Posted by DOTTYMO
(Post 6163687)
Sew a piece of the strapping below the end of the zip on both sides as you would fasten a normal strap. Leave one long edge going upwards need about , mine was 6inches ,yours will depend on your bag. Make it longer than you need as you can cut down put hard to add on. This is where I would put my Dring and you can decided where you want it. Make sure the ring is big enough for the strap. I make my strap width of the straight section. Look at a long handle on a purchased bag and copy . You could do it double and put one of those squeeze and slide things or make so you can adjust length .
Those extra sections make it easier to keep out of the way of zip. |
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