Strap Connectors: Sewing Tutorial (Tips & Tricks)

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In this video I will show you how I sew on the strap connectors to the side panels of the Rosie cross body bag by Swoon Sewing Patterns.
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If you have any questions about this video or have a question about bag sewing comment below. I will do my best to answer your questions and help out my fellow sewers ^_^
Sewing machine:
Singer 237

[@DiannaAtherton]

You are a breath of fresh air. Excellent tutorial. Easy to follow, gentle voice and no background music. Thank you. I saved this tutorial.

[@christinetookey5637]

Brilliant! Somebody hasn’t insisted on using a Teflon or walking foot! ......AND has done a BEAUTIFUL job 👏👏😘

[@itsmelaura1533]

Marvelous! Absolutely brilliant!! You have helped me tremendously! If only I had found you sooner! I quit sewing bags because I would get so frustrated. I happened upon your videos during a search for faux leather bags and wah-la here you are! I wonder why you quit making videos. You are very skilled and an excellent teacher and your videos are concise, to the point, with excellent tricks and tips!!

[@Alison-nh9ku]

Excellent demonstration and a very professional finish. Well done purple raven.

[@StacyColeGA]

This was so helpful! I’ve saved this video to be my go-to for doing the strap connectors.

[@charissecolbert7204]

This is the best tutorial on sewing and attaching strap connectors, Thank you!

[@teresacleator_9937]

Whenever I need strap connector help, this is where I come. Thank you for a great tutorial. I recently saw a tutorial with a hidden connector on a fabric bag. Have you used that method? With your style of presentation I am sure you could make it look do able!!😊😊

[@LawrenceMarshall-rx7bc]

Great video. Thank you so much for sharing. Really professional finish.

[@berniecelee5062]

🤩 wow….perfectly executed 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 . That was mastery at work ! Will be saving this video as my go to for strap connector. Thank you for sharing !

[@Kera.S.]

To get your threads to come to the back easier for tying off, move the back thread in a circular motion. The front thread just pops right through. Seams Legit does it and it works! It’s Amazing lol. Thanks for your tips too!!!I love learning new things 🧐 Your strap connectors are Gorgeous!

[@TC-cq7iq]

Wow, I am not a crafty person and I just bought a regular handheld bag but I would love it to have a crossbody option and I found your video. You make using a sewing machine exciting, I haven't sewed since high school homec but I traded with classmates and they would do my sewing and I would tell them stories of my boyfriend they all had a crush on lol. So I didn't learn much. I think I'll go to a sewing class and have fun projects. 😀 Thanks for your video.

[@melbsgirl7216]

Thanks for the tip about pulling the threads through. I’d never seen that before!

[@bryancathey3242]

Just came across this video after months of watching sewing how-to's since my inspiration to sew. What a well done video, and the quality of your sample. You make it look easy, though not ! I especially was amazed that it was done on a Singer 237. I don't own one but was impressed how it performed. Looks like from your links you often use #16 needles. What about thread, what did you use for this particular project and is that the size and type you use mostly. Thanks again Bryan

[@teresacleator_9937]

Fantastic. I only have a domestic machine and will proceed slowly, they look amazing. Thank you.👌🏻😊

[@Quilts4fun]

Thank you for the great tips. Very helpful video.

[@kaywarren6788]

Hey!, you've got my machine... Fashionmate 237, Awesome!

[@pameladangelo9571]

Thank you. That was very informative and I learned a couple of good tips which I am going to try. I appreciate it and I do agree that it turned out perfect!

[@LebecEgirlSews]

Thanks for sharing! I'm sure gonna try this.

[@tracymarshall1257]

This is absolutely brilliant!! Thank you!

[@gloriabass3579]

Great tutorial. Hopefully you're still taking requests . . . is the process the same for fabric bags; like denim projects? Any tips on adding rivets to denim/fabric connectors that I could add to my own designed bag?

[@sharonarmstrong4578]

This is a great video. What type of sewing machine are you using? Also what thread size and needle size do you use?

[@valmoat2963]

Thank you for your tutorial, it has really helped me.

[@Sewlady718]

Beautiful. Excellent teaching job. This is going to be my go to for adding strap connectors. Thank you.

[@TheDoglover1970]

Wow, great job. Thanks for the video!

[@paulcapon1139]

Thankyou , this was very helpful :) And it's a great looking finish!

[@midwaypitt]

Thank you Tiffany, great video.

[@terrybell3761]

Thank you for sharing looks great: love your nail polish too!

[@sharonwilliams1319]

Technique is genius thank you so much for sharing.

[@houseofraigellc6003]

This work is so clean and professional, Thank you for sharing!

[@sparklemint2458]

Beautiful 💕

[@lovelovepiano]

Fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing. I’ve saved your video😀

[@sonialorenzo9223]

Beautiful seams. Perfecto!

[@ceejaytuck]

Great tutorial! Perfect stitching!

[@purpleravendesign2576]

Thank you ^_^

[@niquakedar731]

Yes it did. Great video 👍🏽

[@deniseharrison669]

What a fantastic tutorial! Thank you!

[@isabelmarchal7016]

Beautiful , thank you very much! Isabel

[@tanyanuttall2429]

Thank you so much - that was really helpful (always learning with sewing!).

[@lindastewart5630]

Superb!🌸 Thank you for sharing 🤗👌🏻💖

[@leonidiaamaral7918]

Thank you Your tutorial helped me a lot

[@cynthias4159]

Beautiful! Great tutorial!

[@purpleravendesign2576]

Thank you =D

[@menurful]

Thank for sharing this nice trick

[@barbarapearce1080]

Brilliant thank you 👍

[@charlawillson5654]

Excellent video thank you!

[@diedre20020]

I've never seen rectangle rings that small. Where do you get them from? They're so cute lol

[@v.r.sumner9693]

Love your tutorial! Thanks

[@purpleravendesign2576]

Thank you and you're welcome =D

[@geridine1]

Great way to do them! Thank you! What kind of thread are you using?

[@midwaypitt]

Awesome thanks for sharing

[@dianarip1]

Awesome tutorial! Thank you so much!

[@purpleravendesign2576]

You're welcome ^_^

[@faykohlhagen2285]

Thanks for a great tutorial! ❤️

[@chrishawke6911]

Thank you.Great tutorial

[@susanwilson5101]

Awesome teach thanks

[@nilas2828]

Hi, Is that white paper or cardstock that you used and tote off? Beyond neat.

[@ameeramalek556]

Thank you so much !

[@joycelondon1639]

Beautiful job Thanks helpful 💘 👀 you next time

[@houseofraigellc6003]

Would it be possible to make a video showing how you connect your straps to the bag? Do you use triglides to give the bag a customizable length?

[@susanwilson5101]

I keep asking when I see these great looking professional looking bags what thread are you using so far I haven’t gotten an answer I saw some 3 ply nylon on Amazon that can be used in domestic machine with a bigger eyed needle like 120/20 or possibly 18. Any advice ?

[@cherisaltmarsh7941]

Thank you for this!!

[@kikisnyder8788]

Thank you! This is great!

[@alisonheath7638]

excellent!

[@deniseosborne62]

Thank you for the tutorial.

[@purpleravendesign2576]

You're welcome!

[@artofboredom8195]

Nice

[@ritamiller5914]

Thankyou! Very helpful.

[@conniel.4601]

Thanks!

[@ВладМучко]

What glue did you use ??

[@midwaypitt]

Thank you.

[@mandym4764]

What stitch length do you use and what type of thread?

[@bshimaitis1]

Grear tips. Why the paper was that the pattern piece? Thx

[@purpleravendesign2576]

Yes for the Rosie bag what I show here is the side panel. I have the pattern piece clipped on my vinyl panel. The cut out is printed on the pattern piece. I cut it out so I can use it as a gauge as to where the strap connectors are supposed to be attached.

[@sylviabrown6127]

Awesome

[@StormyJack-qk2tn]

10 🌟

[@karenbadger9311]

The back of my presser foot gets raised up when I pivot. Hmmmm Also, your thread looks heavier than what I have, what type of thread do you use? Thank you!

[@purpleravendesign2576]

I use Coats & Clark dual duty thread, it's just the basic thread. I've never had an issue with using it for my bag making.

[@sylviabrown6127]

Where do you purchase your wonder tape thank you

[@purpleravendesign2576]

I bought a roll of 1/4" quilters tape from Amazon.

[@teampenit]

what model machine do you have?

[@purpleravendesign2576]

I use a Singer 237 Fashion Mate

[@marinarivas3766]

Great tip thanks so much.

[@sandy77414]

Thank you! Great info. This helps me a lot!

[@purpleravendesign2576]

Woohoo 😊

[@suzanneschannel4109]

Thank you