Gail’s Serger Tote Bag Handles

[@texasproud8822]

I love this idea. The straps are fabulous.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Jeanie, The straps are very strong and easy to make. Gail's Favorite Serger Tote Bag pattern will be available on my website this week. Thanks for watching Serger Tip Clips!

[@elainehurlbut7174]

Love your handles. What a great way to use the binder feet

[@sylviabrown6617]

Beautiful

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Thanks for watching Sylvia-Happy Thanksgiving!

[@clombard7134]

Great project to try! So many feet, haven't tried using them all, now I will! Thanks Gail!

[@JR-vc3rb]

Great idea! Love your tips. I have learned a lot over the last year since I got my triumph serger from watching your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

J R you’re welcome and thanks for watching!

[@JR-vc3rb]

I used your technique today to help my daughter with an apron that she was making. We made the neckband and waist ties with the belt loop binder straps as you taught here in this video. Turned out beautiful. Thank you again!!!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

J R thanks for letting me know. Hadn’t thought of using the binder for an apron, but what a great idea!

[@Vintagekindagirl3]

Love your techniques!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

nalindsay Glad you liked it and thanks for watching Nalindsay!

[@patsmith9736]

I’m so happy to see you on here....haven’t had notifications from you for such a long time. Always so very informative and helpful. Thanks a bunch and please continue teaching us.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

I've been working on a variety of projects but will be posting more now.Glad you missed me and thanks for watching Pat!

[@carollittle7806]

Would you please show how to cover cording with the wave stitch? I would like to use a wave covered cording in pillows. Thank you! I enjoy all your videos and have learned how to do many techniques from you. Thanks for making your videos available!

[@materialgirl338]

Thk you

[@GailPatriceDesign]

You're welcome and glad you like it. Thanks for watching!

[@irmtrautpfabe901]

LOVE IT LOVE IT Thank you Gail

[@GailPatriceDesign]

irmtraut pfabe hi Irma! Thanks very much!

[@amandarossouw493]

Hello Gail thank you for all the awesome videos. For us girls who don't have a baby lock machine do you know where we can purchase generic attachments and fabric guides for our machines. I personally own a singer combo machine and I have tried the singer website and Amazon with no luck. My machine has the plate with the attachment screws. Thanks

[@marionleep8612]

Love your tips. Thanks!

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Marion Leep thanks Marilyn and thank you for watching!

[@irenemoreaux4446]

Great tip for a very strong strap. I have one question. What do you suggest when sewing straps onto our fabric bags so they don’t rip if something heavy is carried in them. All I know is to sew a square around the end of each strap then sew an X through the middle of the sewn square. Thank you

[@robinpyers4279]

Excellent video! What pattern is your beautiful tote bag?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Robin Pyers hi Robyn, it’s my Gail’s Favorite Serger Tote Bag pattern . It will be available to purchase next week. Thanks for asking-so exciting!

[@rosannehadlock7264]

Can I do this with vinyl?

[@GailPatriceDesign]

Hi Rosanne, I haven’t tried the handles with vinyl. But if you reinforce them with grosgrain ribbon, I bet it will work. Just not sure about how vinyl will feed thru the belt loop binder. If you experiment, let us all know what you find out. Also if you have a Teflon foot, that will reduce sticking. And lengthen you’re stitch a bit more. Now I’m curious to try it myself! Thanks for watching and the great question!

[@Keto9947]

Gail Yellen thanks for your reply. I have the Triumph and want to see if I can make my bag handles this way. I think it will look more evenly stitched and straight. If you try it I would love to see see how it works. Love your videos.

[@GailPatriceDesign]

@@Keto9947 Thanks Rosanne. The vinyl would also repel water. There is also a product formerly called Impwear and is now "Splash." It is water repellant, has a matte finish and isn't stiff. You might want to check it out. I saw it at an Expo and liked it.