How Do You Braid Cloth For A Purse Handle?
Braided purse handles are stronger than handles that are made of single straps. If the handle on your purse breaks, you can’t just run to the corner store and buy a new one, so you may want to consider making one. A few basic steps and some attention to detail will reward you with a strong, braided purse handle. Spread the fabric on a flat surface. Place the yardstick along the short edge and make a mark with the tailor’s chalk every four inches until you have three marks. Move the yardstick about six inches into the body of the fabric and make marks every four inches again. Repeat this until you have reached the other end of the fabric. Line up the edge of the yardstick with the chalk marks and draw out the lines. It will look like three long 4-inch strips. Cut along the chalk lines using the scissors. This will give you the three strips of fabric you will be braiding. Decide how long you want your purse handle and add two inches to that amount. Then double the amount, because braidin
