Hi Australian knitters – are you a knit or knit-to-felt bag maker?
If so, do you knit or purchase your handles?
We do both. At times a knitted strap or felted i-cord is the perfect finishing touch.
On other occasions – there seems to be something – not quite right….a quick check shows us the perfect shoulder strap should be of fabric or leather. Then again, something shorter may be required – perhaps a hand held acrylic handle.
It took me quite some time to find an Australian based online retailer of straps and handles knitted purses or felted bags – at reasonable prices.
www.tallpoppycraft.com are Australian based catering to both Australian and US purse and bag makers.
While many of their items are suited to sewn purses they do have a range of acrylic handles and braided handles and straps – suited to knitted or felted bags.
I’ve personally purchased from Tallpoppycraft and was pleased with both their service and delivery. Speaking of delivery they do appear to have a base postage, shipping and handling charge of approx A$8.91, but that amount covers several items – so plan ahead…
If you’re a purse knitter it’s worth your while investigating their site for yourself. And if you have used other Australian based purse or handle suppliers, and are happy to recommend their services…please share ….
Happy knitting………
