{"id":45229,"date":"2023-09-17T04:59:49","date_gmt":"2023-09-17T08:59:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=45229"},"modified":"2023-09-17T04:59:52","modified_gmt":"2023-09-17T08:59:52","slug":"make-easy-handbag-handles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/make-easy-handbag-handles\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make Easy Handbag Handles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45250 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n2.jpg\" alt=\"easy handbag handles\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n2.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n2-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n2-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45250 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n2.jpg\" alt=\"easy handbag handles\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n2.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n2-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n2-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/noscript>I'm going to show you how to make these easy handbag handles.\u00a0 They are quick and easy to make and only use cotton tape and cord.\u00a0 The following tutorial is to make a couple of 22&#8243; (56cm) handbag handles that are ready in minutes.<\/p>\n<p>I use these handles on my homemade reusable shopping bags.\u00a0 Both as a replacement for grocery shopping or as a simple tote to go to the market and carry produce.<\/p>\n<h2>Materials:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>48&#8243; (122 cm) of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2MCt9hE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cotton tape 1 1\/2&#8243;<\/a> (2.5 cm) wide<\/li>\n<li>44&#8243; (112 cm) of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2KBrnMP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cotton cord 3\/8&#8243;<\/a> to\u00a01\/2&#8243; (2 cm) wide<\/li>\n<li>Polyester thread to match<\/li>\n<li>Glue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tools:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sewing-machine-reviews.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sewing machine<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Zipper foot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>NOTE: You will notice that I am not using cord\u00a0despite the instructions. I decided to make my own because I am too lazy to go to the store and purchase some.\u00a0 Normally, I have meters of the stuff lying around in <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/organising-your-stash-how-to-keep-it-neat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">my fabric stash<\/a> but since we have moved my things are in &#8220;transit&#8221; so to speak.\u00a0 I will share with you how I made this homemade cord next week.<\/p>\n<h2>How To Sew The Easy Handbag Handles Using Cord<\/h2>\n<p>Cut the cotton tape in half.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45251 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n4-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"easy handbag handles\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n4.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\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45251 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n4-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"easy handbag handles\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n4.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript> Lay the tape flat on your table.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45252 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n3-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"easy handbag handles\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n3-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n3-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n3.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\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45252 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n3-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"easy handbag handles\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n3-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n3-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n3.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Cut the cord in half.\u00a0 I have made my own to length.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45254 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_9515-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy handbag handles\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_9515-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_9515-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_9515-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_9515-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_9515-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_9515-150x100.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\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45254 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_9515-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"easy handbag handles\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_9515-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_9515-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_9515-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_9515-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_9515-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_9515-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Add glue to the center of the tape.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45253 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n5-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"easy handbag handle\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n5-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n5.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\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45253 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n5-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"easy handbag handle\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n5-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n5.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Place the cord in the middle and fold the tape. Pin.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45255 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n7-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n7-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n7-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n7.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\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45255 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n7-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n7-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n7-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n7.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Sew the handles using the zipper foot.\u00a0 Start sewing one inch from the edge at 1\/8&#8243; from the edge.\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45258 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n10-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"easy handbag handles\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n10-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n10-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n10.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\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45258 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n10-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"easy handbag handles\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n10-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n10-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n10.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript>If you find this difficult, you can use your speedy stitcher\u00a0here, it is brilliant for this type of work.<\/p>\n<p>You may or may not finish the edge of the handles.\u00a0 It will depend on how your handbag is finished. Below is are some of my shopping bags made with hessian or burlap, my preferred\u00a0material because of its durability and natural material. The handles are all done using the technique above. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45257 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n8-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"easy handbag handles\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n8-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n8-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n8.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\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45257 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n8-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"easy handbag handles\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n8-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n8-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/n8.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>These handles cannot be easier to make.\u00a0 What do you think?\u00a0 I have a few more bags using this type of handle but I do not want to ruin the surprise&#8230;make a pair we will be using some tomorrow&#8230; Until then Happy Sewing!<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode455Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;m going to show you how to make these easy handbag handles.\u00a0 They are quick and easy to make and only use cotton tape and cord.\u00a0 The following tutorial is to make a couple of 22&#8243; (56cm) handbag handles that are ready in minutes. 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