turning tote/purse straps
06-15-2011, 10:15 AM
#42
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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.
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.
06-15-2011, 10:16 AM
#43
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Originally Posted by JanetM
06-15-2011, 11:44 AM
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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.
06-15-2011, 12:22 PM
#47
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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.
* 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
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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.
06-15-2011, 12:46 PM
#49
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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.
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