How to Make Soft Bag Handles
This is a handy method for making soft bag handles to attach to a wide array of bags that you might be stitching.
[edit] Steps
- Take the long strip of bag handle fabric and fold it in half length ways with the right side facing out, and press.
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Lay the strip of double sided fusible fleece down the centre of the fabric.
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Fold the long edges of the fabric into the centre, and press - this will activate the adhesive in the fusible fleece and bond it to the fabric.
- Fold the resulting strip in half length ways again.
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Take the strip and divide it into 2 equal lengths. Open up the strip again and fold the raw edges down, as shown in the photo, fold back in half again.
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Top stitch the handle all around.
[edit] Things You'll Need
- Bag handle fabric (follow your pattern instructions for amounts needed)
- Fusible fleece
- Thread
- Sewing machine
[edit] Sources and Citations
- Original source of article, Lisa Lam, Sew a Curved Bag Gusset; shared with permission and appreciation.
