Cut Out + Keep

Handbag Revamp – Part Two

This is the newest addition to my handbag revamp project.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/handbag-revamp-part-two • Posted by Miho S.

f you missed part one, please check it out and let me know what you think. Since I’ve changed the handles, I would like to make some other changes to create a seamless look. I thought I could add a strip to cover the front seam (going right down the middle of the bag) with the same fabric as the handles.

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

0 h 20

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

f you missed part one, please check it out and let me know what you think. Since I’ve changed the handles, I would like to make some other changes to create a seamless look. I thought I could add a strip to cover the front seam (going right down the middle of the bag) with the same fabric as the handles.

Instructions

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    First, I cut a piece the length of the seam plus 4cm (they will finish the ends later).

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    To create a seamless look (ie. no visible stitching), I started out by folding in in half lengthwise.

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    Then folding in one side to the middle…

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    and then folding in the other side to the middle, pinning it down, and finally, sewing it together (making sure not to stitch through the front side).

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    I turned it over to hide that seam and sewed it to the bag with a simple stitch along both sides and folding in the ends to hide the rough edges.

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    Another piece to my handbag project complete!

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