How to Make a Wrist Strap, Easy Tutorial

Learn how to make a wrist strap. If you have a fabulous clutch or bag pattern that would be just perfect with the addition of a wrist strap, then this tutorial is for you. Wrist straps take only a scrap of fabric and can free up your hands at that all-important party or event. No more sticking your clutch under your arm. It can just dangle elegantly from your wrist.

How to Make a Wrist Strap Tutorial

This tutorial will show you how to sew a wrist strap with a detachable clasp so you can attach it to a side ring or zipper head on your favorite clutch or purse.

Wrist Strap Supplies

COTTON FABRIC - Loop: Cut fabric - 2 x 2 inches (5x5cm); Handle: Cut - 2 x 13 inches (5x33cm)
CLASP - ½ inch (12mm) lobster clasp
RING - ½ inch (12mm) d-ring or o-ring

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How to Make a Wrist Strap Step by Step

Step 1 - Press Fabric

Press your handle strip lengthwise with WRONG sides together so the long edges meet in the middle. Press it in half again.

press straps — How to Make a Wrist Strap - Step 1

Step 2 - Thread Clasp

Thread your long handle strip through the lobster clasp. Open up the ends and with RIGHT sides together, stitch along the raw edges with a ¼ inch (6mm) seam allowance. Press open the seam.

stitch seam — *How to Make a Wrist Strap - Step 2*

Step 3 - Refold the Edges

Refold the pressed edges of your handle and pin. Stitch around your handle close to both edges. You will need to slide your clasp along as you sew to keep it out of the way.

stitch edge — *How to Make a Wrist Strap - Step 3*

Step 4 - Secure Clasp

Fold the handle in half and stitch across ½ inch (12mm) from the clasp. Make sure the seam is hidden in the loop of the clasp.

Press the loop using the same method in step 1. Stitch along both sides of your loop strip. Thread it through the d-ring and baste the ends together. You will now insert this loop piece into a side seam of your clutch or bag.