Sewing Rolled Bag Handles - Without Rope or Tubing

In this video you'll learn how to make the easy and convenient type of rolled bag handles I use for my many of my patterns like the Stockholm Bag, Bergen Bag and more. These handles are so great, no need for any interfacing, rope, tubing or similar - just vinyl! They look great and will add such a professional touch to almost any bag! And most importantly - you can make them on your domestic machine.
If you experience problems with skipped stitches or you have tension issues, I have a blog post to help you: blogg.pinkponydesign.com/2020/...
The Bergen Bag pattern for which I'm making the handles in the video is available here: www.pinkponydesign.com/produc...
The Stockholm Bag: www.pinkponydesign.com/produc...
The Daytona Bag: www.pinkponydesign.com/produc...
The measurements given in the video is for the Bergen Bag pattern, you can of course make your handles longer or shorter according to to your needs and preferences. I hope you'll like my video, please let me know what you think in the comments!
If you make these handles or any of my patterns, please join my Facebook group and share your works so I get to see them, or tag me on social media: / pinkponypatterns

[@IdratherbeinHobbiton]

First off, you are adorable! And secondly you are a fantastic thorough teacher. This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Awww, thank you so very much! You're so sweet and you kind comment totally made my day!

[@harleyjames1878]

So refreshing...you went straight into the turorial....you are beautiful and I love your voice too!!! Thank you so much from Texas!

[@lovemelife]

Awww, thank you so very much! You have me blushing like mad over here! I'm so glad you liked it and thank you for your heartwarming words!

[@craftcottagebahamas1384]

I have the confidence to attempt after watching this. Thank you!

[@PinkPonyDesign]

That makes me so happy to hear! best of luck and don't hesitate to ask if you run into any issues.

[@sherryedwards1700]

Thank you for a clear, concise and informative tutorial - just what I was looking for 👍😀

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Awww, that makes me so happy to hear, thank you!

[@paulinegevry9845]

Thank you very much. Your tutorial is perfect.

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Awww, I'm so glad you like it, thank you! 🥰

[@pollynelson3246]

Thank You for making this video for all of us that really needed help with these Rolled Handles!

[@PinkPonyDesign]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@darlenenelson215]

Beautiful work! I got one of those seam jumpers (that gray tool) with my sewing machine, had no idea what it was for, so thank you so much for using it :)

[@PinkPonyDesign]

I'm so glad you like it, thank you! =D Yeah the seam jumper is such a handy little tool, but often forgotten =)

[@GrammaPatriot]

What a beautiful handle, nice job! I can’t wait to try this and to check out your other videos. Thank you.

[@PinkPonyDesign]

I'm so glad you like it, thank you!

[@sharonarwood4764]

Love this technique and I had been wanting to know how they were made. This was a very informative video. Thank you

[@Natalie-rm8yz]

Love this! Beautiful handle! Thank you for sharing! I learned so much!

[@PinkPonyDesign]

I'm so glad you found it helpful, thank you! =)

[@michaelasimmons-lackner8331]

EXCELLENT tutorial, thank you. Also, I really appreciate the great, clear camera work and clear audio.

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Awww, thank you so very much! This makes me so happy to read! 🥰🙏😃

[@SRJ2832]

Lol this is so interesting. I actually think I have vinyl in my storage room. I will definitely try this because the other way with fabric, interfacing and rope is very time consuming. Thank you for this tutorial 🥰!

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Yay! I'm so glad you like it! 🥰

[@lindalankoff9443]

Thank you for making this process so easy to understand, and how to use the grey tool that’s been in my tool box all these years!

[@ekrem06]

That’s what Im looking for!! Thank you very much. During this carantina time I try to sew bags for my wife. Your videos help me a lot. Thank you very much and have a nice day

[@PinkPonyDesign]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! And that's so sweet of you to do, you have a very lucky wife!

[@DiScarrott]

Love this tutorial. Best I have seen for these handles. Thank you x

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Awww, thank you so very much!

[@babyange09]

Mind blown! This is amazing! Thank you so much for making this video!

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Awww! You make me so happy, thank you! 😊 ❤️

[@karenkrutchick4714]

Thank you. I fixed a bag by following your wonderful tutorial!

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Awww yay! That makes me so happy to hear! 😃🥰

[@zannahgirl4565]

Love this tutorial!! So easy to follow. Thank you!!!

[@corinnegeddings4667]

These are AWESOME! I made 4 of these handles today for two Apothecary handbags I am making. LOVE,LOVE,LOVE THEM! Can’t imagine doing these on a domestic though….I have a JUKI 1541S and they are a breeze with that. This is a great tutorial and I thank you!

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Yay! Thank you! I'm so glad you like them! 🥰I've been making them for years on my Husqvarna Emerald 118, and then later on my Janome Horizon 7700 before I got my Juki so I promise it's possible on domestics, one just goes slow and steady and make sure to have the right the right needle and settings 😊

[@wendyoconnor8727]

Fantastic tutorial. I have been looking for something like this. Thank you, thank you👍👍👍😃

[@lindaconduct9942]

Excellent tutorial, the handles look amazing. X

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Thank you so very much! I'm so glad you like it!

[@luluvalentina]

amazing clean work. I love this

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Awww, thank you! That makes me so happy to hear!

[@monchedesigns1]

Just want to say how grateful I am. I watched this video 7xs before attempting. Just finished my first strap. I was scared it wouldn't work on my domestic even though you said it would. But It came out great! Thanks for the vidoe

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Mon'Che Designs I'm so happy to hear it worked well for you! Thank you so very much for your heartwarming words! ❤️

[@davemotrailhorseriding]

This was very helpful for a project I am doing. Thanks

[@PinkPonyDesign]

It makes me so glad to hear that! =D

[@petersiliekrause2203]

Very helpful and very good taught tutorial! I‘m going to give it a try. Subscribed!

[@PinkPonyDesign]

I'm so glad you liked it, thank you!

[@maracapron5643]

So many great tips!

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Thank you so very much, you're so sweet!

[@lesleycline1537]

Thank you so much. This is the best tutorial I’ve seen for this type of handle.

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Yay, that makes me so happy to hear!

[@productstylistmarie6391]

Wow!!!! Awesome work ♥️ thank you!

[@PinkPonyDesign]

I'm so glad you like it, thank you!

[@lizzyr-c2708]

Just found your great tutorial! Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@PinkPonyDesign]

I'm so glad you you like it! Thank you!

[@sallyjenko2315]

Excellent tutorial, thanks.

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Sally Jenko Så glad you liked it! 😃

[@dia879]

Thanks a bunch for this pretty easy tutorial 🥰

[@PinkPonyDesign]

I'm so glad you like it, thank you!

[@taniaserov9979]

Great tutorial, very helpful, thanks.

[@PinkPonyDesign]

I'm so glad you like it! Thank you!

[@kaho6638]

That was a great tutorial. Thank you for the help.

[@PinkPonyDesign]

That makes me so very happy to hear, thank you! =)

[@carolcutrell2223]

Truly Amazing! Thank you!!

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Carol Cutrell I'm so very glad to hear that you like it! Thank you!

[@vintageb3]

Great work and very neat!

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Thank you very much! 🥰

[@jos.4276]

Very well done. I'll be saving money on hardware!

[@PinkPonyDesign]

I'm so glad to hear that, thank you! =D

[@ortizle1]

Awesome. Thank you for sharing. Also, nice bags. You have talent.

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Awww, thank you so very much!!

[@farhadfadayi7389]

great video. thanks for sharing. I think I was needed to something like this.

[@petrasbodyworks2448]

This is so beautiful. Thanks. I subscribed.

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Awww, I'm so glad, thank you!

[@ninalerm4980]

Thank you very much! wonderful tutorial. thank you.

[@PinkPonyDesign]

I'm so glad you liked it, thank you!

[@sewingincolor]

Very informative video!!

[@lovemelife]

I'm so glad to hear that, thank you!

[@everibarra3082]

Hi. this is my favorite video. great teacher and the result is very very useful. In love . thanks for your help. xoxo

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Awww! You just totally made my day! Thank you so very much for the heartwarming words! ❤️❤️❤️

[@fatoomgierdien110]

Wow!! A really great 👍 video. Informative and useful. Thank you. Cape Town

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Aww, thank you! That makes me so happy to hear! ❤

[@jusuiselisabeth]

Thanks very helpful & lovely

[@PinkPonyDesign]

I'm so glad to hear that, thank you!

[@blackhawkcandi]

Video so helpful

[@PinkPonyDesign]

I'm so glad you like it! Thank you!

[@GrammaPatriot]

Beautiful handles, I tried one time and they look awful. Going to try this method. Thank you so much. Such a breath of fresh air.

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Yay! So glad you found it helpful! I keep my fingers crossed that it works well for you. Slow and steady wins the race with these =) If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

[@artpoemsbysaloumehsallysal7043]

Outstanding 👏👏👏💗

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Yay! Thank you! ❤️🙏🥰

[@okanlawonolalekan9629]

Thanks so much

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Most welcome!

[@sylviabrown6127]

Awesome

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Thank you! =D

[@carolfletcher9905]

Hello! I love your tutorial on the bag handles. I didn’t catch the type of vinyl. Could you please share what sort of vinyl you use? Thank you so much!! ❤

[@debbigerard4863]

Lovely thank you!

[@PinkPonyDesign]

I'm so glad you liked it! =)

[@maryhutson55]

Thank you thank you thank you!

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Most welcome! So glad you liked it!

[@gaillaubenthal794]

Thanks so much for this easy tutorial! I made my first set of rolled handles and they look great!♥️

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Awww, this makes me so happy to read! Yay!! Thank you for sharing!

[@agnesj3731]

Thanks

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Most welcome! =)

[@mohammedadamhamad3053]

Thank you You gave me goood information About this handle Really you are goood woman

[@dinaschuncken-vanhage6608]

🥰 Thanks

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Most welcome! 🥰 ❤

[@cindymccool8248]

Great tutorial!!! What Juki are you using?

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Thank you! It's a TL-2200QVP MINI and I love her 🥰

[@christinadalessandro8770]

Great tutorial video, but how do you then attach the handle to the metal hardware?

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Glad you liked it! I just fold it around the hardware and either sew it down with a rectangle, or fasten it with a couple of double cap rivets.

[@cheril7221]

what sewing machine are you using I see it is a Juki but what model? Love the video! gonna use for my next handbag handles.

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Cheri L714 Yay! So glad you like it! Thank you! It's a Juki TL-2200QVP mini, I love her sooo much! It's a fantastic little machine! I wrote a review about her a little while back here: blogg.pinkponydesign.com/2019/03/all-about-my-sewing-machine-juki-tl.html

[@samuelpillay5224]

Hi there great video. Can you use this on leather without the cord ?

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Yes, as long as the leather is thin enough for all the folding I don't see any issues =)

[@selmabeyazgul8607]

Harika

[@atufaansari1108]

Hi I'm crocheter plz teach me the base making for a crochet bag Not crochted base ready to use bases which is available in the market or online

[@purpletoo12]

awesome...should I make it wider if I want the roll to be a larger diameter?

[@PinkPonyDesign]

I'm so sorry for my slow reply, I'm finding a bunch of comments I'd not received notifications about through KZbin studio. Yes, just increase the width, but keep in mind that the larger it is, the less of a roll and flatter it will be =)

[@manuelashannon1369]

Great tutorial. What Juki do you have?

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Thank you! I have the JUKI TL-2200QVP mini and I LOVE her!

[@jaimesparkman5071]

Thank you for this video! ❤ where did you get that foot for your machine?

[@PinkPonyDesign]

I'm so glad you liked it! That is actually the first Teflon foot I bought with my machine from nu Juki retailer, their standard Teflon foot for their industrial machines. It's available in many places online and your retailer should easily be able to order it for you if they don't have it at home. 😊

[@jaimesparkman5071]

@@PinkPonyDesign thank you!

[@Vanessa-pe1fo]

I really liked this video.... I'm sorry if I missed it but what stitch length are you using when doing the handles. Thanks. V

[@PinkPonyDesign]

I'm so glad you liked it! =D I would recommend that you test what looks good with your machine and vinyl, just be careful to not make them too short, so longer than 3 is my general recommendation. This since you'll be sewing the vinyl multiple times so you don't perforate it too much and make it weak.

[@rissutte]

Olá, tudo bem. Gostei do seu vídeo, ficou linda essa alça. Gostaria de saber qual o nome do material que você utilizou para produzir-la ? ♥️

[@lovemelife]

Hi, Thank you, I'm so glad you liked it! It's a vinyl fabric, they come in may colors, kinds and thicknesses, make sure you don't choose a too thick vinyl for your handles, as there are many layers.

[@rissutte]

@@lovemelife Obrigada.

[@GrammaPatriot]

What stitch length did you use for this, and what type thread do you use for sewing leather/vinyl? Thank you so much for doing this tutorial!

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Aww, thank you, I'm so glad you found it helpful! The stitch length depends on which machine I'm using, but the important thing here is to ensure it's not too short as that will perforate the fabric unnecessarily and weaken it, as we will sew over the same spot twice when making these (also a reason why it's important to not use a leather needle). When I sew on my domestic Husqvarna Opal I use a long stitch length like 5, because it finds it a little difficult to feed all those vinyl layers and the stitches tend to come out shorter than the actual length. But on my Juki semi industrial straight stitch, I use 3.5-4 usually. Just try on a scrap that you fold like the final handles and see what length your machine needs for a mice looking, not too tight stitch =) I use Gütermann Sew All thread for pretty much everything (if I want it more defined I usually just double up for the top thread and use two spools) as that's what I can get a hold of easily here and I love their quality and color range. I know the stitches will hold and I know the color will hold too. I hope this helps!

[@GrammaPatriot]

@@PinkPonyDesign oh thank you...it helps a lot! I tried your tutorial and my thread kept coming out halfway n breaking. The thread i practiced with tho is from Amazon, one of those “25 spools for ten dollars” lol. I was impressed tho so i’m going to Joann’s fabric store tomorrow for some sturdy/good thread. I cant wait to try it again with better thread. Thank you for replying so promptly. Looking forward to watching more of your tutorials!

[@PinkPonyDesign]

​@@GrammaPatriot Ah yes, you really want good quality, non cotton thread for sewing bags. It's awful to spend a bunch of time and fabric on a pretty bag - only to have the seams give out after a few months! Just don't buy too heavy/extra strong thread as that can be difficult to work with for these particular handles, due to the double lines of sewing. Best of luck!

[@GrammaPatriot]

@@PinkPonyDesign thank you so much.

[@user-qw2ev3mu6x]

I have an Irish BAG. Do I ask and Irish person to fix my bag now? WORK IT OUT SWEDISH TURNIPS. Thanks for the tutorial. You can handle your own purses, but your not here with me right now. Are you pink pony?

[@user-lg5sy7zj8h]

Pls which machine can I Use to sew this handle it seems thick and strong

[@PinkPonyDesign]

I've sewn them on everything from my Husqvarna Viking Emarald 118 with a dual feed foot to my Juki TL-2200QVP MINI. Just don't choose the thickest marine vinyl if you're using your domestic, go for a thinner version to start. And try and see if you machine prefers a dual feed foot, teflon or a roller foot. And if you have any questions/issues, just drop me a line and ask =) I have a good blog post here about dealing with skipped stitches and tension issues: blogg.pinkponydesign.com/2020/06/skipped-stitches-and-tension-issues-help.html

[@Kitchguy]

My domestic Brother machine can't sew through that thick vinyl. If I don't fold it a second time it's fine.

[@tuty5387]

Infelizmente o seu vídeo chegou aqui no Brasil e não dá para entender nada você poderia colocar as medidas em centímetros assim poderíamos curtir o seu canal

[@PinkPonyDesign]

My patterns come with both inch and centimeter measurements, however I try to refrain from using both in my videos as it's so easy to get the two confused then. I hope that makes sense 😊

[@ezniquewalker3560]

Is that a normal foot if not what's the name? I have a singer industrial machine n I have to oil my leatherette to stitch it.

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Oh it's a teflon presser foot, I highly recommend getting a few different ones if you work with vinyl/leatherette a lot, they make sewing those sticky fabrics a breeze!

[@elisasayago2431]

Hola!!! Las medidas en centimetros??? No se ingles!! Gracias!!

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Hola! Las medidas son en pulgadas (inches), espero que eso ayude!

[@midwaypitt]

Beautiful work. what model Juki are you using it sews so smooth?

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Thank you so very much! 💗 😊 It's the TL-2200QVP mini model. I love it! Wrote a review after I'd had her for 6 months if you'd like to know more: blogg.pinkponydesign.com/2019/03/all-about-my-sewing-machine-juki-tl.html

[@andreamoreau9768]

Where do you buy the vinyl?

[@PinkPonyDesign]

From a lot of places, but I buy much of my vinyl from borlangesycentrum.se/ but if you're outside of Europe that's no help. But Emmaline Bags have great quality vinyl if you're in Canada or US: emmalinebags.com/collections/fabric-interfacing/Other-Substrates_Faux-Leather

[@glammascreations]

Where do you buy you vinyl from? Any tips for buying? Weight etc..

[@PinkPonyDesign]

I live in Portugal so depending on which part of the world you're from I don't know if my tips will be very helpful? But I buy a lot from my parents store in Sweden: borlangesycentrum.se/, I shop some from Etsy.com and various local shops when I travel. The thing to think about is that the vinyl isn't too heavy for your machine, I rather interface a thinnish vinyl to get the feel and stability I'm after, than try to work with a super heavy one. Not much advice I know, but it's so difficult to try to explain in text like this. I'm sorry!

[@glammascreations]

@@PinkPonyDesign that is very helpful thank you 😊

[@sabcrochet2798]

what kind on lather sheet ?

[@PinkPonyDesign]

I use a vinyl for these, anything that's pliable enough to use for bags should be suitable for this.

[@melissakalani]

What type of tape did you use?

[@PinkPonyDesign]

I personally love and use Bohin double sided sewing tape atm. but any good quality sewing tape will work fine. Just don't use something like Pryms "wash away quilting tape", as it's too weak to hold the vinyl.

[@AdenaFoster]

What type of needle do you use?

[@PinkPonyDesign]

I totally should have mentioned that, I use a 100/16 Schmetz topstitch needle to ensure I don't get any skipped stitches. =)

[@lissametzger4387]

where can I buy some vinyl? thanks

[@PinkPonyDesign]

That depends on where you're located, but most fabric stores will usually have a small section of vinyl/faux leathers =)

[@lissametzger4387]

thanks, I did find it.

[@TheCurly67salazar]

What kind of thread

[@PinkPonyDesign]

I use regular Gütermann Sew All thread, but any good quality polyester thread will work fine, as long as it's not too heavy as we will sew over the same seam twice.

[@sheilaroch5548]

Hi it cm or inch tq

[@PinkPonyDesign]

In inches in the video, but my patterns has both =)

[@sheilaroch5548]

OK. Thanks

[@weather206]

Is it possible to know EXACTLY what kind of tape that is?

[@PinkPonyDesign]

Of course, I usually used Bohin double sided tape: borlangesycentrum.se/tillbehor/sytillbehor/bohins-dubbelhaftande-tape.html borlangesycentrum.se/tillbehor/sytillbehor/bohins-dubbelhaftande-tape.html But recently I also bought and tried this one as a thinner option and really like it: www.amazon.com/dp/B07JYKJB3P?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

[@weather206]

@@PinkPonyDesign 😊 thank you so much!

[@RUDEROSSY]

My machine doesn't allow me to go slow like that... it has 2 set speeds. Annoying.

[@PinkPonyDesign]

That must be frustrating, I'm a snail slow sewer, I could never manage =)