turning tote/purse straps

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06-15-2011, 09:24 AM

#41

MamaYitu

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Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: Mt. Wolf, PA

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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!

06-15-2011, 10:15 AM

#42

Sallyjane

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Join Date: Mar 2008

Location: Oakhurst, CA

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Quote:

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.

06-15-2011, 10:16 AM

#43

Sallyjane

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Location: Oakhurst, CA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JanetM

I use this Fasturn tool set.

http://www.shirleyssewingstuff.com/t...ing_tools.html

Yes, this is what I have too. But I still prefer the folding method.

06-15-2011, 11:44 AM

#44

Eileen

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Location: St. Charles, Illinois

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Quote:

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.

06-15-2011, 12:00 PM

#45

RamblingRose

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Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: Ky.

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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.

06-15-2011, 12:10 PM

#46

megs0863

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Location: New York

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great idea!

06-15-2011, 12:22 PM

#47

montanajan

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Location: NW Montana

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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.

06-15-2011, 12:36 PM

#48

gmaybee

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Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Lower Michigan

Posts: 908

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.