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How to Easily Sew and Turn Narrow Shoulder Straps

Steps

1. Select and cut the fabric for the shoulder strap you wish to make.
2. Lay some piping cord, ribbon or old shoe lace on the right side of the fabric.
3. Fold the fabric across the cord and line up the edges.
4. Sew across the end of the fabric, making sure to catch the piping cord.
5. Sew along the length of the strap with the piping cord on the inside. DO NOT catch the piping cord in the seam.
6. Hold the end of the strap gently in one hand and begin to pull the piping cord with the other.
7. The strap will start to gather along the piping cord.
8. Ease the end inside itself.
9. Pull the entire strap through itself, until it is right side out.
10. Snip off the piping cord from the end
11. Prepare the strap for ironing by wetting your fingers slightly and rubbing the fabric back and forth between your thumb and forefinger to ease the seam to the edge.
12. Pin it as you go in preparation for ironing.
13. Iron your strap.
14. Attach your strap to your project as specified by your pattern or design.

Things You'll Need

• Fabric
• Scissors
• Piping cord, ribbon or old shoelace
• Sewing machine

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