Bumbleroot Design Strap Guide
Bumbleroot Design Strap Guide
by Bumbleroot Design
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Straps are an integral part of bagmaking, so make sure to devote time to making them! Depending on your sewing machine, you may need to limit or reduce your strap layers. This guide includes some tips and tricks for reducing the bulk, especially when you need to fold the ends around hardware.
Included are ideas for strap construction, as well as ideas for concealing raw strap ends. I use these methods to combat thick straps that are difficult to work with, and to avoid raw edges for vinyls/leathers that don’t have presentable undersides. Pattern pieces not included. This guide lists recommendations for dimensions, depending on the strap style you choose to make. You can take these measurements and adjust them for any bag you are making.
Highlights:
- Detailed methods for avoiding bulky, thick straps
- Seam-hiding ideas
- Includes options for raw or folded edges
- Common dimensions for various types of straps (wristlets, crossbody, backpack, etc.)
- Foundational accompaniment for ANY bag pattern!
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FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Suggested cutting dimensions for different finished strap widths and lengths
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner
Material Options
Fabric, leather, vinyl, or cork
Downloadable PDF
Over 30 pages with color illustrations
Pattern Copyright
Originally published May 2020. Updated October 2020
Eco-Friendly Options
Full cutting chart with measurements included, to save paper
Units of Measure
Pattern includes both Imperial and metric measurements
FABRIC NEEDS
- Varies, depending on your desired finished strap width and length
TECHNIQUES INCLUDED
- Creative low-bulk methods, so you can use any type of sewing machine and regular strap hardware
- "Cuffed" strap style, to hide unfinished strap ends
- Belt-style strap for narrower straps
- Many other options!

