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MamaYitu 06-15-2011 09:24 AM
After I once did straps this way, I have never returned to turning long pieces of sewed straps. It makes it sooooo much easier and not so frustrating--to say nothing of the time it saves!

Sallyjane 06-15-2011 10:15 AM
Originally Posted by Jazzmyn
They make a "turning tool" you can usually get it at most places that sell sewing things...forget what it is called for sure. Bought mine many years ago....don't know even where it is at or I would tell you the name of it. Sorry.
When I didn't have the "turning tool" I would just take the strip and press the sides down and put the strip together and do a top stitch...NO need to turn the strips....works fine, chances are you are going to do a top stitch after you turn the strip anyway.
I do own the turning tool, but end up doing it just like you said. I almost always use fusible web or regular webbing to make the hand sturdier.

Sallyjane 06-15-2011 10:16 AM
Originally Posted by JanetM
Yes, this is what I have too. But I still prefer the folding method.

Eileen 06-15-2011 11:44 AM
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.
That's what I do also. I hate to turn handles unless they have cording in them, then I use a "Fast to Turn". It's has 3 different size tubes to pull strap through or push through.

RamblingRose 06-15-2011 12:00 PM
I use the long hard plastic handle that opens my window shades , works great. And sometimes I use the same as Alikat 110 this method also works great.

megs0863 06-15-2011 12:10 PM
great idea!

montanajan 06-15-2011 12:22 PM
I've used several methods -
* do not turn - top stitch both edges down the length - no need to turn
* large safety pin - kept 1 of our kids' diaper pins, pin to 1 end after sewing, pull through to turn tube
* fold down length, press, fold edges to center, press again, topstitch
* long metal BBQ skewer
Good luck.

gmaybee 06-15-2011 12:36 PM
I have the Fasturn set. They have different sizes in the set for turning spaghetti straps to big purse straps. They are pricey, but it is a tool you will have forever. I make a lot of totes and purses and love the Fasturn for turning.

katcox 06-15-2011 12:46 PM
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.

katzak 06-15-2011 12:54 PM
I turn my straps using a long knife sharpener. The end is rounded and won't tear the fabric. Works great.


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