How to Make an Easy Fabric Strap

Summer dress straps, bag/purse straps, vest tops...  decorative ties, slim spaghetti straps. They look great and there is a very easy way to make them.

We’ve all been there, fighting to turn a strap the right way round because the instructions told you to make it using the traditional method. Whether you are using a Bodkin, a knitting needle, an old 1970’s nappy pin, it’s time consuming and you have to bag it out (posh way of saying turning the right way… it’s a Great British sewing Bee thing).

So, here is my very easy method.

Instructions:

Step1.

Press your fabric first. This gives you a flat surface to work with.

Step 2.

With the wrong side up, fold in half lengthways and press again. This makes a crease down the middle.

Step 3.

Fold both outsides into the middle. Press.

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Step 4.

Fold the fabric over and press again.

Step 5.

Using your sewing machine, top stitch along the open edge close to the folds. Press again.

Ta Da!! A straight, flat strap that can be used for bags, a strappy dress or top.

How simple is that? No walking around the house trying to turn fabric whilst muttering under your breath, wishing you’d never started this ****** thing...!

You’re welcome.

NB. I know, you might think I have a fetish for irons. I don't. I loathe ironing but sewing and pressing go hand in hand. It gives your projects a sharp, professional finish, it's easier to sew a pressed edge it and bonds the stitches to the fabric.