Sewing Tutorials — strap tutorial
How to Add Pre-Made Leather Handles to the Aster Handbag & Boronia Bowler (Or Any Bag Pattern!)
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Hello everyone! My name is Jessica and I’m the owner of Sallie Tomato. Do you have a difficult time making strap connectors and handles for your bags? I want to share with you an alternative way for making strap connectors and handles by using Pre-made Leather Handles. Pre-made leather handles add a professional look to your bag, without the hassle of making them yourself. They can easily be substituted into almost any bag pattern! Included in this blog post, is a free PDF instruction sheet for altering patterns to use pre-made leather handles. Download the PDF Instruction Sheet Here! Now,...
Tutorial: Faux Leather Straps
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In one of my latest patterns - the Zinnia bag - I provide instructions on how to sew faux leather straps. I thought that sharing my technique would be extremely helpful as I get so many questions about sewing with faux leather. With the right tools, you do not need to be afraid of faux leather! My one recommendation is this: get a walking foot attachment for your sewing machine. You will not regret it. I realize they are expensive but I have used my walking foot in so many projects now, it has paid itself off time and time...