Steel Bar Construction

One of the most important and least understood parts of constructing a handbag is the steel bar handle reinforcement. It's a vital part of maintaining the structure of your bag but also something that can be difficult to install correctly and discreetly. 

In this tutorial Julien will guide you through several simple steps to install the steel bar, attach it the the handle, and explain how to make the entire thing invisible to the eye and to the touch.


Length: 18 mins | Level: Intermediate

Tutorial Skills

  1. Preparing the steel bar
  2. Reinforcement layers explained
  3. Attaching the steel bar
  4. Tips for an "invisible" installation