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By Debbie Colgrove, About.com

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Attach the Strap & Top Stitch The Top of the Casing

A photo of the strap placement and the top stitching.

Strap Placement & Top Stitching

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
  • Pin the straps to each side at the seam line, aligning the ends of the strap to raw edge of the bag side.
  • Baste the ends of the straps at the edge of the fabric.
  • Top stitch 1 1/4" from the pressed edge around the entire body of the purse.

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