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Are your handles showing a little too much wear?  It's a shame to discard the bag if the rest of the body is still in good shape. Make a new set of handles using a paper-like product that, after a nice soak in a hot bath, feels, looks and wears like leather.  kraft·tex™ (from C&T) is supple, yet strong enough to use for projects that get tough wear. Use it to bring an exciting new texture to your craft and sewing projects, mixed-media arts, and book making. Color may vary slightly between rolls.

• Play with it! Sew it, stamp it, draw on it, fold it, inkjet print it
• Durable enough for totes, belts, wallets, book covers, luggage tags, and more
• The fiber-based texture softens and crinkles with handling and washing

Domestic Strata shares a great tutorial on how to make your own set of purse/tote handles.

Love using out-of-the box products for your work?  Check out these artists who do as well:

Photo by Gregory Case Photography

Tea bags - Laura Cater-Woods (Episode 613)
Chalk pencils - Lura Schwarz Smith (Episode 702)