{"id":70460,"date":"2026-04-15T07:13:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/?p=70460"},"modified":"2026-04-12T12:12:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T19:12:50","slug":"riveting-everything","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2026\/04\/riveting-everything\/","title":{"rendered":"Riveting Everything"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Oxbow<\/a>
Oxbow straps – riveted<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I took four bags over to Mary’s house and riveted all of them. It was super fun rivet party! I kept riveting every spot I could find on the Oxbow Tote<\/a>! Mary had to stop me.<\/p>\n

The part of the bag I wanted to rivet were the handles. I don’t think the bag is in danger of ripping apart, but I like to think a couple of rivets will help keep it in shape for a longer time. <\/p>\n

\"Oxbow<\/a>
Oxbow Adjustable strap – riveted<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I also took the opportunity to rivet the adjustable strap. I am never sure that the stitching I can do on my domestic machine will hold, so a rivet helps with strength.<\/p>\n

I also think it makes the strap look more professional.<\/p>\n

Mary just bought some rainbow hardware recently, which matched the hardware I used for the bag overall.<\/p>\n

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\"Kit<\/a>
Kit Supply Tote<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I also brought the Kit Supply Tote<\/a>. That project has handles that are sewn to the outside of the bag and are not sewn into any seam. These types of handles always make me nervous. I am always afraid they will rip off. It is probably not sensible to think that, but I do. <\/p>\n

I riveted the handles to the bag and feel much better about the handles now. I think they will stay put with the extra support.<\/p>\n

\"Oxbow<\/a>
Oxbow Tote -side pleat rivet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I really like the shape and size of this bag. In addition to the handle construction issue, it has  another construction issue. That is the thickness of the sides that make a pleat. I was able to sew it, but still worried about it ripping apart. The thickness meant that we used the rivets with the longer shaft. <\/p>\n

I was amazed at how they clicked together (pressed together?) and then stayed put.<\/p>\n

\"Kit<\/a>
Kit Supply Tote – side pleat riveted<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This bag is not made with any hardware, so I chose a chrome finish to go with the glitter handles.<\/p>\n

I am now a fan of riveting the handles on the Enigma pouches<\/a>. I brought the two most recent Enigmas to be riveted before they go off to their new homes.<\/p>\n