Members TomMeyers Posted March 2, 2021 Members Report Posted March 2, 2021 I am sewing a woman's tote bag with 3-4 oz chrome tan. I want to know if i can use chrome tan for the straps too. They will be folded length'wise to cover the flesh side and glued + sewn. 2 straps, each about 2 feet long I am not sure about their strength. Maybe i need to embed web. Your thoughts please. Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted March 2, 2021 Contributing Member Report Posted March 2, 2021 No problem with that, no need for webbing insert Quote
Members Handstitched Posted March 2, 2021 Members Report Posted March 2, 2021 G'Day, The leather once folded will be strong enough for straps on a bag without webbing. And instead of glue, you could use basting tape( double sided tape) , if available HS Quote
Members Rahere Posted March 2, 2021 Members Report Posted March 2, 2021 Try to fold the edges to butt join in the middle of the underside, to save on edge finishing. To get really fancy, you could put a piping thread into each side. Quote
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