I have decided to try attaching the handles
to my tote bags with
Double Cap Rivets
I have sewn handles by machine
and also hand stitched them to the bags.
I wasn't happy with either method.
The double cap rivet gives a clean finish
on both sides of the bag.
I have never done this before,
so I was a little nervous punching holes
into the first canvas bag:
It worked!
The rivets give a nice, clean look to the bag
and hold the leather handles on securely.
Close Up view of rivets
I am in love with double cap rivets!
Bag 1
Bag 1.....Lining
Bag 2
Bag 2.....Lining
Bag 3
You can see best on the white handles,
the rivets looks neat on the inside
of the bag:
Bag 3.....Lining
Messy Painted Tote Bags
with leather handles and...
Double Cap Rivets!
What's not to Love?
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LuAnn Kessi
Really love your totes of painted canvas and leather handles! I might have to try some, but need to buy new paints, mine have dried up from years back!
ReplyDeleteI have lots of different paints from very inexpensive to very expensive. I tend to use the inexpensive craft paints for the canvas painting. They dry so quickly that I am able to layer them quickly during the painting process without having to wait for them to dry in between.
DeletePunching holes in those beauties would be hard but they did come out perfectly!! Love all your totes and the lining fabrics are soooo beautiful too!
ReplyDeleteWhere did you purchase your rivet tools?? I love making bags and would like to try this on my next one.....survivor972002@midco.net
ReplyDeleteDouble cap rivets can be purchased on Amazon. I bought the sets that included the tools and I also like the sets that offer 3 different sizes as well as 3 different colors. Very affordable, about $10 a set.
DeleteLuAnn,
ReplyDeleteCould the rivets be used with fabric handles, or do you need the density and thickness of the leather?
Pamela
Yes, the rivets can definitely be used on fabric handles. Rivets come in all different sizes, depending on the thickness of your handles. I would imagine fabric handles would take a smaller rivet, but they work very well.
DeleteLu Ann, thanks for the great info on using rivets. I see you bought the Linda kit. Will that have everything I need? Was wondering if you need different caps for the different size rivets in the kit. Thanks for your help.
ReplyDeleteYes the double cap rivet sets I purchased on Amazon have everything you need for about $10
DeleteDid you buy leather strapping or individually made handles? Thank you for all this really helpful information.
ReplyDeleteI purchased the leather handles from Amazon. Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07585PMXX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
DeleteLuAnn