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Beginner Sewing: How to Make an Adjustable Strap for Bags & Totes – MakeSomething Blog

Beginner Sewing Tutorial: How to Make an Adjustable Strap for Totes & More A couple key ingredients + some basic know-how is all you need. Adjustable straps are pretty easy to make, and oh-so-handy to have. Think about that clutch that would be easier to carry as a cross-body bag. There are many occasions when it’s nice to have a hands-free option, right? Dritz belting and hardware are the two key ingredients that you need to make a strap that is both adjustable and removable. The bonus is, you have lots of options when it comes to colors, widths, finishes and hardware styles. Check it out! Let’s talk about the strap hardware. To make an adjustable strap with the greatest flexibility, you will want to make it with swivel hook hardware on either end. This is because the function of a swivel hook – its swiveling capability and its ability to open and close – makes it able to attach to any other kind of hardware. For example, you can open the swivel hook and attach it to any shape of non-opening ring, or fabric tab/loop, that is on your bag. The adjustable slide buckle lets you adjust the length of the strap as desired. The adjustable strap shown calls for 2 swivel