Tiny Tutorial: Making Fabric Straps for Tote Bags

[@heartbroken7199]

thank you. so many people gloss over how to make straps assuming everyone already knows how to. as a beginner thank you so much for this.

[@daisylanedesign6526]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! And thank you for letting me know - happy sewing!

[@Basedhistoryenjoyer]

Thank you! Now i can do my school project. Good video. :D

[@daisylanedesign6526]

Hooray! So glad it was helpful. Good luck with your project.

[@Basedhistoryenjoyer]

Thanks, it's already done. :]

[@takyiwah2022]

this was super helpful! thank you for sharing

[@daisylanedesign6526]

Oh I'm so glad! Thanks so much for watching.

[@karlavelasquez3831]

Thank you for the great explanation. You are awesome 👌. You saved my day!

[@daisylanedesign6526]

Oh yay! I'm so glad that it helped :)

[@margret-anisewelsh4365]

This was so helpful!! Thank you

[@daisylanedesign6526]

I'm so glad! Thank you for watching :)

[@anukapoor5369]

mam your straps making video very useful thanku so much

[@daisylanedesign6526]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@omgxtay972]

oh my God I LOVE the tiny tutorial idea!!!! I think I have found my new favorite channel for sewing!!! YAYYY you are AWESOME 🎉❤

[@daisylanedesign6526]

Oh thanks so much! Your comment made my day. Just uploaded a new tutorial this afternoon. Hope you enjoy

[@okaytaaja]

this was so helpful! I want to add a denim crossbody strap to a canvas tote with distressed edges so I might use 4 pieces of denim instead of folding and sew down the strap so the ends are free

[@daisylanedesign6526]

I'm so glad! That's a fun idea with the four pieces of denim - that way their edges will fray a bit and distress like the edges of your bag!

[@sk13ppy]

Thanks!

[@daisylanedesign6526]

Thanks for watching!

[@nansanfilippo7035]

What length handles would you make for a little girl five years old for a shoulder tote?

[@daisylanedesign6526]

Hi there! As a general rule of thumb, I usually measure the distance from the shoulder to where you want the top of the bag to hit when it's being worn, double that length and add a few inches to either end for seam allowances. It's a formula, rather than an exact measurement so it can be used for any age. You can always pin your straps in place on the bag before final assembly to make sure you like where the straps are hitting and adjust as needed before sewing the final steps. I hope this helps!

[@gsm7983]

I knew there would be an easier way to make straps. Just was not able to think of how to make them. Im working on an apron , McCall's 5551 calls for cutting pieces sewing 3/8 inch seam allowance , then turning out. TOO much ! ! ! Yours is easy. i'll just make it longer. Thanks for your time.

[@daisylanedesign6526]

Oh good! I'm so glad this was easier for you ☺Good luck finishing up your apron!

[@coffeebeans5137]

Hi. I bought a fabric tote, but I would like the straps to be a bit longer. I was thinking of adding a strip of fabric to the center top of the strap (the area that goes over your shoulder) because of I do not want to deconstruct then entire bag. Do you have any suggestions? Or do you offer alteration services for handbags?

[@daisylanedesign6526]

So sorry that I missed this comment! Don't know that it will still be helpful information for you, since time has passed, but in case you're like me and sometimes don't get to projects immediately...what you can do is make a piece of strap long enough to meet your needs, cut your existing strap and stitch the new piece in place for each strap. You'd need to turn under the short ends as well so that you don't have raw edges showing. If you're worried about it getting the added pieces lined up perfectly in the same spot on each strap, you can deliberately stagger your pieces :). Hope this helps!

[@cosmickitteh9559]

do you use steam?

[@petersiliekrause2203]

Yes, she does. If you listen carefully, you can hear the cshhhh sound of the iron. There’s also a drop of water on the left side of her ironing board, which comes from the iron being put on „steam“.

[@daisylanedesign6526]

@@petersiliekrause2203 Thanks for answering the question for Annie! Somehow I missed this comment - but yes you are right. :)

[@KateKappel]

These are a pain to make for me 😭

[@daisylanedesign6526]

Oh no, sorry to hear that! What are you having trouble with? I'd love to help if I can :)

[@nancymiller349]

Way to thin for a tote bag.

[@daisylanedesign6526]

This width has always worked for me, but you can always make them the width you need them to be for your tote bags, using the same technique Best to you!

[@c471]

This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@daisylanedesign6526]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching :)