Free Directions & Pattern to Sew a Totebag Style Pocketbook

Attach the Strap

Attaching the strap

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

• Lay the body of the bag flat.
  
• Place the end edges of the fringe in the end of the strap bringing th side edge of the fringe and bag in to the center fold of the strap.
  
• Keep the strap evenly placed on both sides of the bag.
  
• Pin the strap in place on one side.
  
• Repeat for the other side of the bag, being sure that the strap is not twisted.
  
• Pin or baste the entire strap in place.
  
• Top stitch the strap in place, by sewing an even distance from the folded edge of the strap that is on the outer fabric, sewing through all the layers.
  
• If desired, top stitch again an even distance from the outer folded edge of the strap.

• Materials & Cutting
• The Bottom Seam
• Zipper & Lining
• Zipper & Lining 2
• Zipper & Lining 3
• Side Seams
• The Strap
• Strap Ends
• Attach the Strap
• Self Made Fringe