Originally Posted by lindasidlow
I fold the strip in half, press, open up, bring each raw edge to the crease mark, press, then fold in half then topstitch down both sides. I usually put a piece of webbing under the folded edges. I don't like turning a tube right side out. This method also has more layers making it stronger and wear longer.
I use this method, or most often, make the strap out of two different fabrics; fold each raw edge to the center, press, lay one on top of the other (wrong sides together) and top stitch.