Making Vinyl Straps For Bag

It s best to get a sample fold it in half.

Making vinyl straps for bag.

When choosing a vinyl fabric you want to make sure it s not too thick for a regular home sewing machine. In one of my latest patterns the zinnia bag i provide instructions on how to sew faux leather straps. Because this was a new challenge for me i made some mistakes and learned some lessons along the way which i ll. I m using nassimi persuasion vinyl which is 28 ounces per square yard.

Here are the instructions for the purse straps made out of faux leather. Tutorial to create double faux leather straps for your zinnia bag or any shoulder bag. Cut out 2 each of the outer top the outer pocket outer flap and strap loops. This bag is nice and roomy.

Feel free to use this pattern with any fabric though home dec weights will work best. These instructions also work on leather and vinyl. Bags are one of my favorite things to make but i d never worked with vinyl before. Figure out how wide you.

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I decided to conquer my fears and give it a try. I thought that sharing my technique would be extremely helpful as i get so many questions about sewing with faux leather. Trace pattern pieces onto the vinyl. The more you work with vinyl and leather the easier it gets.

These instructions can be adjusted for any size strap. I sometimes use quilting fabrics for the body of the bag with vinyl or leather at the base of the bag so i like to use the leather or vinyl for the strap tabs and the straps.