Purse handles diy

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!

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.

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

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 basic rolled leather bag handles

Back when I first started selling on Etsy, knitted bags were my thing. Frustrated (actually, appalled) at the cost of commercially available handles, I came up with my own version. One of the nice things about these is that they can be matched to the colour of the bag. Another nice thing is that they can be removed easily if you want to wash the bag. Which makes them perfect for the printed cloth bags I'll be making soon! Here's how they're constructed: You'll need a sharp knife, and a…

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

Wood Handle Handbag Tutorial

Would you like to learn a different, yet COOL method of making bag straps? Read this blog post on how Liz makes her straps!