Sewing a purse strap

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

I have a purse that is the perfect size for me to use at Disney.

I've used it a couple of times but the strap isn't really long enough for me to comfortably use it as a cross body bag which is what I prefer.

So I'm thinking of sewing on a new strap. It won't need to be adjustable since I want it to be a cross body bag.

The current strap is made of some sort of nylon and since it is sewn around some rings that attach to the purse (one on each side) I was thinking I could replace it with a longer length on material easily. I'm not much of a sewer but I think I could do this.

I've never done this sort of thing before. Has anyone else tried it? Was it hard to do?

 

[YoYoAurora]

You shouldn't have a problem sewing this.

I would use buttonhole thread, which is stronger than regular sewing thread. Your local sewing supply store or craft store should have this. I would also use two lines of stiches, to make it strong. This is what I do on the purses that I make. I hate it when you come off of a ride with a broken strap!

Good luck! I'll be around if you have more questions.

Susan

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

I picked up the buttonhole thread today along with the nylon webbing.

I just finished it up a few minutes ago and it came out exactly how I wanted it. I used your tip about the double line sewing.

It was so easy, I'm glad I did it instead of looking for a new bag!

 

[YoYoAurora]

Yea! I'm happy I could help a fellow Sleeping Beauty fan!

Enjoy your trip! And enjoy using your rejuvenated purse!

-- Susan
It's almost Master's week!

 

[cultureart]

I have a purse that is the perfect size for me to use at Disney.

I've used it a couple of times but the strap isn't really long enough for me to comfortably use it as a cross body bag which is what I prefer.

So I'm thinking of sewing on a new strap. It won't need to be adjustable since I want it to be a cross body bag.

The current strap is made of some sort of nylon and since it is sewn around some rings that attach to the purse (one on each side) I was thinking I could replace it with a longer length on material easily. I'm not much of a sewer but I think I could do this.

I've never done this sort of thing before. Has anyone else tried it? Was it hard to do?

No it's not hard, just try. You will find it is very easy.

 

[cultureart]

I have a purse that is the perfect size for me to use at Disney.

I've used it a couple of times but the strap isn't really long enough for me to comfortably use it as a cross body bag which is what I prefer.

So I'm thinking of sewing on a new strap. It won't need to be adjustable since I want it to be a cross body bag.

The current strap is made of some sort of nylon and since it is sewn around some rings that attach to the purse (one on each side) I was thinking I could replace it with a longer length on material easily. I'm not much of a sewer but I think I could do this.

I've never done this sort of thing before. Has anyone else tried it? Was it hard to do?

Good luck!