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Grommet Tote

1. Trace inside grommet opening with pencil onto bag. Using craft knife, cut an X in marked circles. Set two grommets each on front and back of bag, using a mallet or a hammer following kit instructions.

2. Slide ribbon through grommets at bag front. Fold ends under ¼ inch twice; pin to other side of ribbon at bag top. Sew to secure. Repeat at bag back. (For cord handle, thread through grommets; knot to secure.)

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Buckle Tote

1. Using strong thread, sew two buckles each to top edge of bag front and back, spacing as desired. Stitch around each buckle’s center bar several times to secure attachment.

2. Punch holes 1 inch apart in leather strips, starting about 2 inches from ends. (The holes here were made with the ⅛-inch tube.) Slide ends through buckles and fasten.

Tip

When using leather handles, hand-stitch an X on each end using colorful waxed twine.

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