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jslovak 06-14-2011 03:57 PM

Does anyone have a good trick or use a good tool for turning strips for tote pages/purse handles right side out?

katiescraftshop 06-14-2011 03:59 PM

I use a big (turtle) diaper safety pin and do it the old fashioned way.

sweetpea 06-14-2011 04:02 PM

this is what works best for me as well.

Originally Posted by katiescraftshop
I use a big (turtle) diaper safety pin and do it the old fashioned way.


alikat110 06-14-2011 04:02 PM

Stitch with small gauge cord inside, slightly longer than strip. baste stitch to one end, then pull through. Remove basting

Jazzmyn 06-14-2011 04:07 PM

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.

snipforfun 06-14-2011 04:07 PM

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.

noahscats7 06-14-2011 04:08 PM

I make them similar to binding,fold in half & iron then open & iron both sides to the middle. Then I top-stitch both sides.

nativetexan 06-14-2011 04:14 PM

oh i love Alikat's great idea!!!

emmy 06-14-2011 04:24 PM

Although I have tube turners, it's much easier to do the methods mentioned above. Plus, the result is much nicer.

PaperPrincess 06-14-2011 04:32 PM

I like my fasturn set. Got it at a garage sale. I like that I can manipulate the seam so it's open and lays flat.


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