How To Make 8 Types Of Handle.

When it comes to fashion design, especially bags, there are many elements that you should know about. The bag itself has a special category, it cannot be taken lightly. It also takes a long time to know all about handbags if you want to focus on handbags. Especially for a handbag there are various kinds of elements in one product, but what becomes the icon of a handbag is the “handle”. The handle itself is also available in several types of bags such as tote bags and backpacks.

The type of handle on the bag depends on the material used. There are many materials that can be used for bag handles, such as cloth, leather, canvas and others. There is also a way or system on the handle itself. Details will be discussed below!

Handles or straps can make or break the look of a handmade bag or purse. Here are various ways to make your own.

Sew Bag Handles Method 1 – Fabric handles

This is the handle of your everyday bag. The one where you create a tube and rotate it to the right.

Length = Measure the length of the desired bag handle. Add 1″ as seam allowance. For a medium-sized bag handle, you can cut a 34-inch length of fabric. The sling bag style has a 45 -60 inch long strap, 55 is the ideal length, but for shorter handles, cut 25-36 inches long. If you want to add rings, add an extra 4 inches to go past the rings.

Width = Twice the width of your desired bag handle plus an extra 1/2″. For a 2-inch wide strap, you will need to cut 4 1/2 inches of fabric.

• Cut 2 bag handles of fabric scraps.
• Your bag handle fabric interface.
• Fold the right sides of the fabric in and join the edges together and sew with a 1/4 inch seam allowance. (Put a small pin inside when you fold to make the tube easy to turn out). Press the seam allowance.
• Turn your tube to the right. You can adjust the seam back and then press it well. Edgestitch on both sides for a nicer look.

Bag Handle sewing Method 2 – Adjustable fabric handle for bags

You can add hardware to the handle to make it adjustable

• Make your long handle and get a slider and two rings to attach it to the bag.
• Slide both the slider and the ring through the handle
• Bring the edge near the ring through the slider.
• Sew the edge to the handle.

Bag Handle sewing Method 3 – Padded fabric handle

This is a fluffy bag handle some stiffness with an interlining inside.

Cut Bag handle fabric
Length = Length of the bag handle you want plus 1″ as seam allowance.
Width = 3 1/4 inch wide fabric

Interlining
Cut one for each bag handle
Length = Cut an interlining piece 1 inch longer than the bag handle fabric
Width = 1 1/4 inch wide fabric

• Take your strap piece and fold it in half lengthwise with the right side inside.
• Keep the interlining piece 1/2 inch to the inside on one short edge.
• Stitch in place.
• Stitch the long edge of the bag strap fabric closed as well.
• Using a sharp long object, like a knitting needle or a pencil, push the interlining to the inside of the tube.
• When you do this the tube will automatically turn right side out. Press neatly.
• Topstitch 1/8-inch from the outer edges to make a finished strap. You can sew on the other side also for symmetry. Sometimes you may want to topstitch twice. Sew 1/8 inches from the edge first and then sew 1/4 inches from the edge.
• You can quilt stitch over it for a textured look or leave it as it is.

Bag Handle sewing Method 4 – Leather handles

You can make leather or faux leather handles by cutting strips of the material in 1-inch widths and then hand sewing (or machine sewing) along the edges. For the leather handle, the method is a bit similar to the fabric one. But you have to use special glue and tools and of course a needle or a special sewing machine as well. This is because the material is thick. Using leather on the reliable side of the bag will make the bag look more elegant and feel expensive.

The leather handle in sewing system can be done in 2 ways. Namely hand stitch and still sewing. depending on your requirements and requirements. for many productions it is recommended to use a sewing machine to speed up time. Another method is to stitch leather on top of webbing. This creates a sturdy and beautiful bag handle.

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