Patchwork Duffle Sew-along Week 3

by Sep 28, 20220 comments

Handles and Bindings! This week we will be making our handles and attaching our pocket and zipper bindings. I’ll be sharing different tools and techniques you can use for attaching your binding as well as different options for your handles.

HANDLE OPTIONS

Are you using a finished handle webbing? Or covering some strapping with fabric? You have options and both are good! I am really loving seeing all the webbing options out there! I now have 22 colors of finished cotton webbing in my shop if this is the route you choose.

FABRIC COVERED STRAPPING

Covering a polypro strapping with fabric is one of my favorite ways to add more variety to your bag. I love fabric so any way to incoporate just one more print excites me. If you are the same this may be the technique for you. Using a Tube Turner for this isn’t required, but in my opinion is a GAME CHANGER when flipping tubes. The handles on this bag are made with one long piece, so it can be a pain to turn that tube with a safety pin. I will be sharing A video about this on my IG this week so stay tuned. All the videos will be saved to my Patchwork Duffle SA Highlight in my profile so you can always refer back to them.

BINDING METHODS

I’ve always done my bindings the same way. Roll fabric over use some wonder clips and stitch down using my trusty stiletto. If you haven’t gotten a stiletto yet for your notion collection, I recommend THIS one. I also love these little Pinmoor stiletto protectors when not in use.

I had a few people suggest glue basting. I loved the way it kept my binding in place so nice and straight. You might want to give it a try. @penandpaperpatterns has some great glue tips to make this process even easier.

WANT TO ADD A CARRYING STRAP?

This is a great time to decide if you want to add a carrying strap to your bag. Be sure to check out the Tutorial here on my blog for all the details. If you still need to grab a hardware set, I have them available in my shop.

THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR

We have a special treat this week for our sponsor giveaway! Have you heard of Stitch Supply Co and their famous Advent Calendar? I am so excited to share that we will be giving away one of these to one of you! That said, the deadline to order the calendar this year WITH customization is Oct 1st. So I will be picking a winner EARLY this week. The winner will be selected Friday so that they can have time to get their customization in for the calendar. So try and post your progress early this week for your chance to win! Big thanks to Stitch Supply Co!