Tutorial: Canvas bag upgrade with sturdier and prettier straps

Sara from Radiant Home Studio shows how you can upgrade a simple canvas bag by giving it wider, sturdier, and prettier straps. She also makes it reversible – BONUS! The cotton prints on the straps are a pretty contrast with the plain canvas of the bag. And I’m loving the shape of the handles! The lining gives a nicer finish to the inside and also strengthens the bag.

Click below for her tutorial:

Reversible tote Bag with Strong Straps, by Radiant Home Studio

[photo from Radiant Home Studio]

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