{"id":28058,"date":"2021-09-03T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-03T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=28058"},"modified":"2021-09-03T16:51:15","modified_gmt":"2021-09-03T20:51:15","slug":"making-bag-handles-twisted-fabric-scraps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/making-bag-handles-twisted-fabric-scraps\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Bag Handles From Twisted Fabric Scraps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"making bag handles\" class=\"wp-image-28291 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-2.jpg 940w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-2-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-2-500x419.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-2-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-2-150x126.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 940px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 940\/788;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"making bag handles\" class=\"wp-image-28291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-2.jpg 940w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-2-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-2-500x419.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-2-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-2-150x126.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Making bag handles and using fabric scraps from your stash is the aim of this tutorial. &nbsp;To set the scene, it is 3 am and as usual I am working late or is it early? &#8211;I really don't know anymore.&nbsp; I realize that I do not have enough fabric for the bag I am making. &nbsp;I could sew a few scraps together, but that would make it look &#8220;patch-worked.&#8221; &nbsp;And I do not have the interfacing to stabilize it anyway.&nbsp; I could use a thick chain, but unfortunately I don't have one of those either.&nbsp; Can't use leather or canvas because yes, you guessed it, I don't have that either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So I get the idea from the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/fabric-covered-beaded-necklaces-from-scraps-of-fabric\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fabric covered beaded necklace<\/a> that is hanging from the mannequin and the left over cord from the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/fringed-bath-mat-easy-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fringed bath mat<\/a>. &nbsp;These were both projects recently shared with you here on So Sew Easy. &nbsp;I thought I would share with you what I was able to make with the left overs I actually did have.&nbsp; For those of you that sell your bags, I hope you find it useful and a way to set your product apart from the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design199-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"making bag handles\" class=\"wp-image-28272 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design199-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design199-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design199-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design199.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design199-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"making bag handles\" class=\"wp-image-28272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design199-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design199-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design199-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design199.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I've chosen some pretty bright and contrasting colors simply because those were the scraps I had and because they would help illustrate the technique by contrasting&nbsp;the different pieces. &nbsp;You can, of course, choose better matching fabrics for your own bag handles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're someone that really likes bags, please have a look through this technique because we have a new, free bag pattern coming out tomorrow that will use it. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sewing the Anti Pickpocket Bag: Part 1, Making the Handles\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/49lcYLjqX8w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<strong>Subscribe to the YouTube channel:<\/strong>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/apis.google.com\/js\/platform.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div class=\"g-ytsubscribe\" data-channel=\"debyatsoseweasy\" data-layout=\"full\" data-count=\"default\"><\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>2 strips of fabric of 60&#8243; in length by 1&nbsp; 1\/2&#8243; wide<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2aYD12m\">2 pieces of cotton cord<\/a>&nbsp;60&#8243; in length by&nbsp; 3\/8&#8243; to 1\/4&#8243; thick.<\/li><li>2 square of fabric&nbsp; 6&#8243; x 6&#8243;<\/li><li>2 square&nbsp; 6&#8243;x 6&#8243;of medium weight&nbsp; fusible&nbsp; interfacing<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2bvYiSy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">waxed cotton<\/a> 1&nbsp; 1\/2 yard approximately<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step One: &nbsp;Sewing the strips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design64-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"making bag handles\" class=\"wp-image-28062 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design64-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design64-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design64-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design64.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design64-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"making bag handles\" class=\"wp-image-28062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design64-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design64-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design64-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design64.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the perfect opportunity to use your scraps. &nbsp;The strips need to be 60&#8243; in length by 2&#8243; wide.&nbsp; This length is enough to make a 22&#8243; bag handle.&nbsp; You can sew a few scraps together that complement your bag to reach the length required. &nbsp;I am using 2 different fabrics from my scraps. There is no need for this to be on the bias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Tip: For making bag handles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How wide your strip of fabric will depend on how wide your cord or rope is. &nbsp; <strong>The width of your cord x 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design164-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"making bag handles\" class=\"wp-image-28090 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design164-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design164-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design164-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design164.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design164-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"making bag handles\" class=\"wp-image-28090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design164-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design164-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design164-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design164.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew the edges together at 3\/8&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design154-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"making bag handles\" class=\"wp-image-28065 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design154-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design154-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design154-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design154.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design154-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"making bag handles\" class=\"wp-image-28065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design154-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design154-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design154-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design154.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With the help of a loop turner or a bobbin-pin turn inside out.\u2193<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2193<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CLICK LINKS BELOW TO PAGES 2 TO 4 OF THIS TUTORIAL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Two: Twisting the bag handles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wrap-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"wrap\" class=\"wp-image-28275 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wrap-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wrap-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wrap-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wrap.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wrap-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"wrap\" class=\"wp-image-28275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wrap-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wrap-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wrap-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wrap.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design202-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(202)\" class=\"wp-image-28277 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design202-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design202-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design202-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design202.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design202-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(202)\" class=\"wp-image-28277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design202-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design202-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design202-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design202.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design203-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(203)\" class=\"wp-image-28278 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design203-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design203-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design203-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design203.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design203-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(203)\" class=\"wp-image-28278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design203-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design203-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design203-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design203.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Thread the cord through what is now a very long casing, as in the floor mat post, this part can be a little difficult however, I found that if you wrap some tape to the end, this task becomes much easier. Also, if you insert a safety pin through the middle of the cord, this technique becomes even easier still.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design156-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"making bag handles\" class=\"wp-image-28067 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design156-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design156-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design156-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design156.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design156-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"making bag handles\" class=\"wp-image-28067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design156-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design156-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design156-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design156.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Thread the cord through a 1&#8243; ring and fold it in half and pin it to a clipboard, or ask someone to hold it for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start twisting both sides until you get an even twist cord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tape the ends and do the other handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should have at least a 22&#8243; handle by now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design193-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28265 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design193-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design193-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design193-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design193.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design193-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design193-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design193-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design193-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design193.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Three: Hiding the ends of the bag handles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method One: Using fabric and a small, &nbsp;self-made pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Take the two small rectangles of fabric and apply <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">fusible interfacing<\/a>.<\/li><li>On a piece of paper, trace a vertical line (Step 1) 4&#8243; in length and mark the middle by tracing a 3&#8243; horizontal line (Step 2).<\/li><li>Trace a 2\u00a0 1\/2&#8243; horizontal line at 1\u00a0 1\/4&#8243; above and below the center horizontal line (Step 3).<\/li><li>Trace a 3&#8243; horizontal line 1\/2&#8243; above and below the 2&#8243; line\u00a0 (Step 4).<\/li><li>Join all the outer points together.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/step-11-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"twisted bag handles\" class=\"wp-image-28083 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/step-11-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/step-11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/step-11-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/step-11.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/step-11-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"twisted bag handles\" class=\"wp-image-28083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/step-11-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/step-11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/step-11-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/step-11.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1769-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28286 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1769-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1769-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1769-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1769-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1769-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1769-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1769-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1769-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1769-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1769-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1769-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1769-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_1769-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Join all the outer points together, cut out the pattern, and lay it on the fabric that you have prepared with the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">fusible interfacing<\/a>.\u00a0 Cut out the fabric and fold the fabric wrong side out in half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew on one the top and on one side and trim the seam allowance by half turn the piece and iron it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design165-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"making bag handles\" class=\"wp-image-28091 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design165-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design165-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design165-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design165.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design165-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"making bag handles\" class=\"wp-image-28091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design165-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design165-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design165-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design165.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrap it around the handle and hand sew with quilting thread if it is too think for your machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 2: &nbsp;Using waxed cotton cord or thin decorative cord.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design191-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(191)\" class=\"wp-image-28261 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design191-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design191-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design191-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design191.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design191-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(191)\" class=\"wp-image-28261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design191-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design191-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design191-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design191.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Thread the ring through the twisted bag handle, fold the edge over the ring and stitch it down using your sewing machine or by hand make sure you use a very strong thread,&nbsp; cut the excess fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take you wax cord, you will need about 10&#8243; per handle side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design190-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(190)\" class=\"wp-image-28260 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design190-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design190-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design190-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design190.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design190-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(190)\" class=\"wp-image-28260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design190-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design190-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design190-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design190.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design195-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(195)\" class=\"wp-image-28268 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design195-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design195-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design195-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design195.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design195-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(195)\" class=\"wp-image-28268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design195-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design195-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design195-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design195.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design198-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(198)\" class=\"wp-image-28271 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design198-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design198-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design198-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design198.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design198-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(198)\" class=\"wp-image-28271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design198-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design198-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design198-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design198.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Fold the cord by 4&#8243; and place the fold 1&#8243; from the ring.&nbsp; Start wrapping very tightly from the ring to the loop. With the help of a loop turner pick the cord and threaded through what is now a small loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design196-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(196)\" class=\"wp-image-28270 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design196-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design196-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design196-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design196.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design196-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(196)\" class=\"wp-image-28270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design196-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design196-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design196-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design196.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design199-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(199)\" class=\"wp-image-28272 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design199-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design199-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design199-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design199.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design199-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(199)\" class=\"wp-image-28272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design199-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design199-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design199-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design199.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design204-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(204)\" class=\"wp-image-28279 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design204-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design204-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design204-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design204.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design204-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design(204)\" class=\"wp-image-28279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design204-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design204-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design204-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Untitled-design204.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Pull the cord side closest to the ring until you see the other side disappears under the tight loops.<br><br>Cut the remaining ends and apply glue to both side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"424\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/So-Sew-Easy.com1_-424x650.jpg\" alt=\"making bag handles\" class=\"wp-image-28092 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/So-Sew-Easy.com1_-424x650.jpg 424w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/So-Sew-Easy.com1_-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/So-Sew-Easy.com1_-98x150.jpg 98w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/So-Sew-Easy.com1_.jpg 736w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 424px; 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