Ah yes, Princess. I see what you mean. That's a very interesting method. Thanks!
Do you always use serious straps like in the tute or do you sometimes make your own handles out of plain old cloth, folded over? I can see how the straps could also be a design element. Definitely something to think about.
P.S. I posted a pic of how I finished the laptop tote bag, it's sinking lower into the que in case you want to see....