Adjustable strap is always so handy to have for
your tote bag or crossbody bags. There
are many occasions when it’s nice to have a hands-free option, isn’t it ? I made one for my Wanderer Crossbody bag to allow additional carrying option, please
feel free to check it out.
While making my Ruth 2 Way Tote bag, I thought I am going to share this tutorial of
making a bag strap that measures 48” (L) x 1” (W), excluding the swivel
hooks. Also I am using cotton weaved
belting or strapping in for this tutorial, however, you can opt to choose
polyester type.
Refer to photo
below, you will need :
2 pieces of swivel
hooks , 1” measured by the inner width
1 piece of slide
bucket, 1” measured by the inner width
1 piece of polyester
or cotton belting, 56” x 1” (length)
1. Begin by cutting the belting or strapping,
seals the 2 ends with Fray Check (you may also use glue gun or fabric glue in
this case), if you are using polyester belting, you may need to melt the 2 ends
with open flame (be extremely careful).
2. Weave one end over center bar and under outside edges of slide
adjuster. Extend the open end about 2” past the center bar of slide
adjuster. At the same time, mark ½” from the open end as shown in yellow
line below.
3.
Fold ½” from the open edge as
shown below.
4. Then fold the
strap end over center bar of slide bucket.
Line up the strapping edges properly
5. Stitch a narrow rectangle to secure raw
end. (green rectangular box in photo below)
6. Insert other end of strapping through one of the
swivel hook, note that the direction of the swivel hook should be at the front
side of the strap.
7. Weave the open
end in Step (6) through the slide bucket as shown in photo below.
8. Slide the other piece of swivel
through the front side of the strap.
9.
Repeat step (2) to Step (4) onto
the swivel this time, all the photos below.
10.
You’re done! You now have an adjustable of your own ^v^, removable strap that can be used on all
kinds of bags and totes.
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