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Crafting a Vinyl Rolled Bag Handle: A Step-by-Step Guide Without Rope or Tubing

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  Are you tired of the same old bag handles? Do you want to add a unique touch to your bag? Look no further! In this step-by-step guide, we'll show you how to craft a vinyl rolled bag handle without using rope or tubing. This DIY project is easy to follow and allows you to customize your bag handles to match your style.  Why Vinyl? Vinyl is a versatile material that is easy to work with and comes in a variety of colors and patterns. It is durable, water-resistant, and can be easily cleaned. Plus, it's a great way to add a pop of color or texture to your bag.  Step 1: Gather Your Materials Before you get started, make sure you have all the necessary materials. You'll need: - Vinyl fabric (you can find this at your local fabric store) - Scissors - Ruler - Marker - Pins - Sewing machine or needle and thread Step 2: Cut the Vinyl Start by cutting the vinyl fabric into a strip that is 4 inches wide and 36 inches long. You can adjust the length depending on how long you want your
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How to Modify Heidi Foldover Clutch into a Cross body Bag | Free Pattern

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  The Heidi foldover clutch by swoon patterns comes in two sizes a large clutch purse and a small wristlet. This bag is perfect for both casual and formal events with its concealed pocket in the back for your phone or cash. The Heidi clutch is a simple bag to make and is suitable for sewists of all skills levels. ⭐ Click for the free pattern Most importantly this is a FREE PATTERN To make the crossbody bag I will be using the large clutch pattern, which I will be adding two D ring connectors and an adjustable strap. ⭐ Click here for the adjustable strap tutorial. All the instructions will be in the pattern download. In this tutorial, I will show you how to sew the bag and add an optional crossbody strap. How to sew the clutch Preparation Download and cut out your pattern pieces Cut interfacings and adhere to their corresponding pattern pieces Thread your sewing machine with matching thread and get ready to sew. Notions and accent pieces Glue or clip the vinyl accent piece t
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How to Make an Adjustable vinyl Handbag Shoulder Strap and Connectors

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Zooliabags DIY Length of strap The length of an Adjustable bag strap/crossbody strap ranges between 28" to 65". Although a 55" strap is more commonly used because of its ease of adjustment to suit your preferences Width of Strap Drawcord  straps - 3/8" Slender -1/2" Standard - 3/4" Classic - 1" Wide - 1-1/2" Extra-wide - 2" Chain - 1/4"- 5/8" Nylon or cotton webbing can also be used to make an adjustable cross-body strap. They are sold by the yard and is the easiest method to make your bag strap. So let's get on with the tutorial... For this tutorial, we are going to make a 3/4" wide strap and connectors from vinyl. Measurements and Hardware Vinyl strip 42" x 1-1/2" (cut 1) Connector tabs 4" x 1-1/2" (cut 2) 2 D-rings 3/4" 2 Swivel Hooks 3/4" 1 Slide 3/4" Fold your vinyl strip in half lengthwise to find the middle Open and lay your strip wrong side up Fold both the raw edges inwards meeti
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