Threading a strap adjuster onto a webbing strap: Sounds simple. It is. If you know how it works! In this tutorial, I'll show you how to slide a ladder lock buckle onto a webbing strap.
Do you love sewing bags as much as I do? Then you're probably familiar with the strap adjuster phenomenon: even if you've done it a dozen times, you can't remember how to slide the adjuster onto the bag strap.
But no problem, that's what I'm here for: In this tutorial, I'll show you step-by-step how to easily sew an adjustable bag strap.
Reading tip: Sewing a bag strap in 6 super-easy variations
The great thing about bag straps with an adjustable carry belt: You can adapt them to your needs at any time. Whether you want to wear the bag as a cross-body bag or a casual shoulder bag: simply change the length of the shoulder strap accordingly.
A little extra tip: If you sew the webbing with the D-rings in a neutral color (e.g., made of oilskin, cork, or leather), you can sew several shoulder straps to switch between! :)
Reading tip: Sewing bags
Things to keep in mind when buying materials
All openings must have the same width. This width is determined by the bag strap. In my instructions, my materials have a width of 4 centimeters.
Whether you use a ladder lock buckle with a fixed bar* or a sliding one is up to you. The method for threading is the same.
It is important that your bag accessories have the same metal color. This will ensure a cohesive overall look. Sometimes it is not possible to find all individual parts from one product line or in the same color. This, of course, also applies to bag fasteners like side-release buckles, Loxx fasteners, or zippers.
My tip: If you cannot get all materials from the same color family, you can easily use plastic parts. They do not visually compete with the color of the metal accessories.
So: If the copper carabiner hooks* are used, zippers*, D-rings, and strap adjusters should also feature this color.
However, I always opt for metal bag accessories whenever possible. Simply because they are more sustainable and look much higher quality.
To ensure nothing goes wrong, I have put together a complete bag set for you in the material list. It is intended for a strap width of 4 centimeters.
By the way, I got the strap in the instructions at Stoff & Stil. They always have great color combinations! :)
Threading a strap adjuster onto a webbing strap: Required materials
- Bag strap*, 4 cm wide
- 1 strap adjuster*
- 2 D-rings* or O-rings
- 2 carabiners*
- Fabric clips
- Lighter
- if applicable, zipper*
Instructions: Threading a strap adjuster onto a webbing strap
For the adjustable side, you will need the strap, the ladder lock buckle, and a carabiner hook.
In the instructions, I call the opening through which the strap is threaded first "Opening 1." I call the second opening "Opening 2."
In this step, we only work with ONE end of the strap. The second carabiner hook will be sewn onto the second end.
Slide the strap through Opening 1.
Next, slide the strap over the bar into Opening 2.
Leave a small loop over the bar.
It should look like this now:
Now you need the first carabiner hook.
Slide it over the strap. The hook should lie on the same side as the loop.
Slide the webbing from below through Opening 1.
Pull the strap through Opening 1 a bit.
Then slide the strap from above through Opening 2.
It should look like this now:
Pull the strap end a few centimeters through Opening 2.
Attach it to itself below Opening 1.
You have various options for sewing the strap end in place. If the strap frays a lot, I recommend sealing it with a lighter and sewing it with a 1-centimeter seam allowance.
In my case, it is sufficient to seal the strap a little with the lighter and sew it in place with a straight stitch.
It should look like this now:
Afterward, you can attach the second carabiner to the other end of the strap in the same way.
Threading a strap adjuster onto a webbing strap: Preparing the D-rings
The D-rings are pulled onto approximately 10 cm long strap loops.
The loops are closed with a basting stitch and sealed with the lighter.
Now you can sew the prepared strap parts onto your new bag! :)
YouTube: Threading a strap adjuster onto a webbing strap
Be sure to look around here at SewSimple and grab a great bag pattern to try out your newly acquired knowledge! :)
Feel free to leave me a comment and let me know if this tutorial helped you!
Happy simple sewing,
your Sabine
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