Originally Posted by
Buckeye Rose
When I make totes/handbags, I use a 5" strip the desired length....press in half, wrong sides together, lengthwise...then open up the strip, bring the long edges to the crease and press again....then fold in half along original lengthwise crease and stitch 1/4" from each long edge....no turning required, simple and fast.
That is the way I make my tote bag handles. I agree with Buckeye Rose that it is simple and fast. Also, the handles look good and hold up well. In addition to the 1/4" stitching down the sides, I stitch down the middle.