Bag handles diy how to make

How to make padded and corded handles - Learn just how easy it is to sew sturdy handles for handbags and totes using a variety of materials.

Learn how to add a variety of bag handles and bag straps to your handmade bags.

How to make basic rolled leather bag handles

When I started making my Faux Leather Base Tote Bag, I wanted to make it as close to the store bought bags as possible. I felt like I can really do it, until I reached the final part "Adding Handles". I really had no idea how to make round handles, except that I need to use some kind of stuffing to make them round. When I searched Pinterest for Making Round Corded handles, I found these two awesome tutorials, Rolled Handbag Handles and Making Faux-Leather Handles. Unlike me, if you have good…

Have you ever seen those beautiful matching corded handles…you know, the ones that are made from the same fabric as the bag they are attached to? The ones that don’t “smush” in your hand when you pick up the bag? The ones that feel like they can carry a good amount of weight around? I... Read More »

How To Make Bag Handles With Webbing. These corded handles are so very easy to make! Check this tutorial out today!

Do you sigh at the price of pre-made bag handles? We know that we sure do! We love the look of leather handles and will use them on more special bags, but

Learn how to make bag handles that have the perfect level of durability, style, and function for your needs, with this easy tutorial!

Learn how to sew bag handles that don’t need to be turned right side out and are extra thick for added support.

I made some leather bag handles this week. Because I'm poorly equipped to do leatherwork, I constantly have to find ways to make the stuff I want with the tools I have. This is not really a tutorial as I don't really know what I'm doing, it's just a method that worked for me. You'll need some leather, some plastic tubing (found in a hardware store), a large quilting ruler you can hold, a rotary cutter, a cutting mat, a zipper foot and a tiny bit of scotch tape. If you are on a home machine…