turning tote/purse straps
#22
Originally Posted by alikat110
Stitch with small gauge cord inside, slightly longer than strip. baste stitch to one end, then pull through. Remove basting
#23
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Originally Posted by alikat110
Stitch with small gauge cord inside, slightly longer than strip. baste stitch to one end, then pull through. Remove basting
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Originally Posted by sewobsessed1
Originally Posted by alikat110
Stitch with small gauge cord inside, slightly longer than strip. baste stitch to one end, then pull through. Remove basting
#25
Originally Posted by jslovak
Does anyone have a good trick or use a good tool for turning strips for tote pages/purse handles right side out?
#27
Originally Posted by noahscats7
I make them similar to binding,fold in half & iron then open & iron both sides to the middle. Then I top-stitch both sides.
#28
I like the fold and stitch method too, especially since the patterns usually call for batting (or in some cases I have used heavy twill tape to avoid the puffiness) I had no luck in getting the 1 to 1/2 inch wide straps turned.
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Originally Posted by alikat110
Stitch with small gauge cord inside, slightly longer than strip. baste stitch to one end, then pull through. Remove basting
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