Sewing Up Bottom Of Bag Q

#1

How do you make twisted cords to thread through for carry handle?

Toby

#2

Take a length of yarn (you can use multiple strands) about 3 times the length you want the strap, tape or tie one end to a fixed object, and twist the living daylights out of the other end. After it starts coiling on itself, fold it in half and let it twist itself up.

#3

kimmie posted a big thing on how to make a twisted cord here too.

#4

Hmmmm … why after I have twisted and twisted and tied the ends together, does it completely unwind??? :shrug: Do I have to felt it to get it to stick? :wall:

Toby

#5

did you remember to fold it in half? You have to fold it for it to retain some of its twist because when it uncoils, it twists up on itself.

#6

So do you twist, fold up then twist again? Or fold it up, attach it to a fixed thing or person and twist?

Toby

#7

if you want your handle 8 strands thick, fold until you have 4 strands thick.
then twist, twist, twist, twist, twist, twist, twist,…, fold.

then let go of the folded end and it will twist up all on itself.