{"id":33435,"date":"2016-08-13T05:58:32","date_gmt":"2016-08-13T12:58:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/?p=33435"},"modified":"2021-05-02T13:21:23","modified_gmt":"2021-05-02T20:21:23","slug":"cargo-duffle-handles-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/cargo-duffle-handles-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"Cargo Duffle Handles Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Handle<\/a>
Handle front<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Handle<\/a>
Handle back<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As you know I have been working on the homework for the Noodlehead Cargo Duffle<\/a>*. This is one of the most difficult bags I have ever made, including the Liesl Backpack<\/a>, though I think the directions are the problem and not the actual bag. Also, there is a lot of prep and, as you know, I like to get straight to the sewing. As I have said, the directions are too brief for me<\/em>.<\/p>\n

These handles can be used for other types of bags, so this tutorial creates a useful skill. If you want to use webbing, look at the directions in the Running with Scissors<\/a> pattern to learn how Annie Unrein of byAnnie covers webbing with fabric<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In this case, I couldn’t understand the directions for making the handles. I looked at them several times until I decided just to try what they said and see if that worked. I did what the directions said, though they didn’t make sense, and the directions actually worked! Me or the directions? You decide.<\/p>\n

Since I think the pattern instructions<\/a> just need a bit of explanation for those of us who need to know more why in their patterns, I wrote up a tutorial.<\/p>\n

Supplies<\/strong>
\n-1.5″ cotton webbing.
\n-fabric
\n-BSK
\n-Shapeflex (optional)<\/p>\n

\"Handle<\/a>
Handle Strips Cut<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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  1. Cut strips according to the directions or according to your needs. I made mine a little longer as I wanted to have more carrying options.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n