Visit this blog post for a full tutorial for how to make a statement Guitar Style Bag Strap with heavy trim/ribbon.

Grab the pattern and learn how to add a zipper cover and use button studs in this tutorial or add a hidden back pocket in this post.

Keep your items more secure by adding a simple flap and turn-lock using this tutorial. If you want to use thicker material for the rolled handles, this tutorial will take you through a simplified process with less layers!

Bag Hardware can be pretty intimidating. Here are posts (with videos!) to help manually set Rivets and Snaps.