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How to add straps to box pouches

July 8, 2021 3 Comments

I love my new boxy pouch pattern; you can make pouches in any size and shape you want. You can make these pouches with cotton fabric and interfacing, but my favorites ones are the one made with faux leather: it’s the easiest and quickest version but I love even more that you can easily shape the pouch as you want.

How to add straps to box pouches

But I wanted even more from this pattern. I wanted to turn pouches into little bags. Usually, it’s an easy thing: just add straps. But due to the shape of this pouch and because I wanted to do it in an elegant way (not just stitching straps on the top, they would have the ends exposed), I had to use a little trick.

For regular bags the straps are inserted into the top seam of the bag. But these pouches do not have a top seam, so here is the trick:

How to add straps to boxy pouches

I divided the fabric into panels to create seams; you can use this technique for any bag that presents such challenge.

How to add straps to boxy pouches

Here are my little bags!

How to add straps to box pouches

They measure 10” x 5” x 4”.

How to add straps to boxy pouches

Different ways of inserting the straps, at different levels from the base.

How to add straps to box pouches

How to add straps to box pouchesThree ways to combine the colors- 3 different designs.

How to add straps to boxy pouchesIf you want only the straps, without changing the look of the piece, you can use the same colors for all the panels.

How to add straps to boxy pouches

It’s hard to catch the charm of these little bags in pictures.

Learn how to sew these lovely little bags here.

Happy sewing!

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Filed Under: bag tutorials, handmade bags

Comments

  1. Kathy Wagner says

    July 18, 2021 at 4:20 pm

    Wow, wow, wow! These are some truly beautiful stuff! I particularly love the little bags.

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  3. Brigitte Singh says

    November 30, 2021 at 2:07 pm

    Thanks for the useful tips on adding strap to the pouch bags.

    Reply

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