TomMeyers Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted March 2, 2021 No problem with that, no need for webbing insert Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handstitched Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rahere Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
