Learn how to sew sturdy handles for handbags and totes. This simple tutorial will teach you how to make corded handles the easy way!
How To Make Bag Handles
I made this pretty and quite roomy nautical bag (I’ll be sharing the tutorial for this bag soon) and it needed strong, sturdy bag handles to match its volume and also make it look more interesting.
I personally think corded handbag handles make a bag look less handmade and add a sense of polished to any bag. Plus these rolled handles for bags are great at providing extra padding and are definitely gentler on your shoulder, especially if you tend to carry around about every single item in the house (is that just me?)
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Corded DIY bag handles are also a wonderful way to make matching handles, from the same fabric your bag is. Or make it in contrast fabric if you’re feeling more adventurous. If you’ve ever wondered how they get cording into those tiny handles or even how to make bag handles, this tutorial will show you how (on a slightly larger scale).
Mea Cadwell says
You aren’t the only one that carries around a house in their purse. I’ve been teased about the size of my purse. I actually went out and bought a dollhouse kitchen sink and now carry that in my purse too. When I get teased I pull out the sink. Makes people laugh.
Petro says
Haha! You’re so funny! Thanks for the laugh! xoxo
Midge says
Your instructions were not what was pictured. The pictured one had the seams hidden, the instructions show the seam on the outside. I want instructions with the cord pulled through with the seam hidden. Thanks
Petro says
Hi Midge. You need to read the instructions again, carefully. There is no hidden seam “with the pulled cord”. Following written instructions instead of just photos would also be helpful. Thanks!
Rosa Perez says
Thank you gor this amazing bag and handles tutorials. I would like to receive future newsletters and sewing tutorials from you. Thank you again!
Petro says
Hi, Rosa. Thanks so much for stopping by and for your lovely comment. I’m happy to help and hope you like my other tutorials too.
Angela Rivera says
Thanks for cord tutorial I be making it now so easily done.;)
Petro says
Thanks so much, Angela! Happy sewing!
Pam @Threading My Way says
Great tutorial, as always, Petro. Featured today….
Vkysy says
thank you.