Getting a handle on it -- a handbag hardware tip...

If you've ever used those "hard" U-shaped handles in your handbag making, you may have experienced the little screws coming loose on you. In the picture below, I'm referring to the silver U shape and the screw that attaches it to the handle.  I know it has happened to me...so I bet it has happened to others. 

A very quick, inexpensive and invisible "fix" is to fully tighten the screw and then dab a bit of clear nail polish (on head of the screw and on the threaded side if you can reach it) to seal it the screw.  It has been at least two months since I tried this fix and it is still holding beautifully.

I mean...wow...it's no fun to be shopping and one side of your handle pops off your gorgeous bag! I was especially bummed because it happened to me about the 2nd week I was carrying my Miranda Bag (the bag I made is pictured below -- click here to read my review of The Miranda Bag pattern & see more pictures):

Are you looking for some handles or hardware for your next handbag project?  Click here to check out some ideas at Sew Thankful. 

Are you looking for a fabulous new handbag pattern?  Click here to see what's available at Sew Thankful.

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