Wristlet Strap Sewing Tutorial

This wristlet strap can be added to any pouch that you make. Wristlet straps can really take a pouch to a professional level, turn a pouch into a clutch and depending on fabric can take a pouch from day to night!

If you are wanting a wristlet strap to attach to keys you can move on to the second part. The pouch i have shown for the first step is the Ruby Pouch which is part of the Ruby Trio pattern

To make a wristlet strap you will need 2 Hardware notions. In my tutorial i have used 12mm or 1/2" hardware. If you have bigger you just need to work out the sizing of your strap and D-Ring.

I like my wristlets to be thin on smaller pouches and larger on bigger pouches.

You'll need:

1 x D-Ring
1 x Swivel Clip

You'll need to cut your fabric 4 x your finished wristlet strap width x 13". As i am using a 1/2" hardware i cut my wristlet strap 2" x 13".

You'll also need to cut the same in fusible Interfacing, fuse this to the wrong side of the wristlet strap using the manufacturer's instructions.

Cut a D ring Tab 2" (or 4 x the width of finished strap x 2" )

Lets get started.

Wristlet Strap Tutorial sewing for pouches and bags

Refold the D Ring Tab and stitch 1/8” in from the seam down each long side.
Place the D Ring in the centre of the tab, fold and baste 1/8” from the raw edge.

Sew the the D Ring Tab in to the exterior seam of your pouch.

To make the wristlet strap to attach to keys you can just follow the following part.

Folding the wristlet strap fabric in half lengthwise and pressing a crease before sewing.

Thread the strap piece through the swivel clip. Place the small sides right sides together and and and sew 1/4” from the raw edges. Press the seam open.