Originally Posted by
Onebyone
Are you making a tote, drawstring, carry on or cosmetic type bag? I put the straps vertically around and under the tote to make it stronger. I always line my bags so I use two layers of fabric. Sometimes with batting or interfacing between the fabric and lining.
It's a tote bag, and it actually has webbing around the underside, but I'm still concerned that the fabric will rip if whatever's in the bag applies pressure to it.