Hidden Connectors - The New & Improved Method for Installing in Handbags by Amy Lynne Designs
Hidden connectors are all the rage now in the bag making world! They are an inexpensive solution to adding strap connectors to a handbag and D-Rings to a wristlet or tote! They using minimal hardware and scrap pieces of vinyl. Their popularity is truly understandable!
But there was just one problem with the traditional installation method that
drove me crazy! That little front lip where the connector is inserted
rarely cooperated when pulling the connector through. It's "supposed" to
stay folded under before you stitch it down. Oh wait, let me back up --
there are THREE problems.
1. Getting that edge to fold down.
2. Keeping that edge folded down.
3. Finishing the Topstitch with beautiful final stitches.
I just could not accomplish all three! There had to be a better way.
And now I think there is!
Introducing the Concealed Connector Method! Gone are the days of that
little raw edge protruding (on purpose or not) and forget about stitching it
down. In this NEW method I show you how to conceal both edges of the
connector slit (which also serves as a reinforcement for these high stress
areas) leaving you with THE most gorgeous hidden connectors ever. Follow
along in the video and be sure to tag me #CCMAmyButler and/or #CCMAmyLynneDesigns if you use this method in your next bag.
Attention Pattern Designers! Love this method (of course you do)? If you
plan to use in an upcoming pattern of yours, that would be fantistic count me in! All I ask is this attribution is required and appreciated. Easy Peasy!
One tester could not stop gushing!
"This is simply amazing! I'm never doing my hidden connectors any other
way!" -Kelley Rao, It's Sew Kelley!
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I am dancing from the rooftops! This is a game changer! It looks so professional! A 1,000 thank you's! YEA!!!
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
Wahoo!!!
Well this is going into my bag making tool belt for sure. Great tutorial.
@AmyLynneDesigns
18 күн бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
Love your method. A customer asked me today to make a hidden strap connector. Been searching KZread for hours. Your method is the cleaner looking one. Great idea, necessity is the mother of invention!
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
Well, I’m so glad you found my tutorial and I’m really glad you liked it! You are so right necessity truly is the mother of invention! I had to figure something out that would work for me!
This is awesome! You are quite talented!
@AmyLynneDesigns
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Cheers!
Sheer genius. This is the best method I've used. Thank you
@AmyLynneDesigns
3 ай бұрын
You're welcome! I'm so glad you loved it!!
I just used these for the first time. Awesome tutorial and a great finished look.
@AmyLynneDesigns
Ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!
You are one smart cookie! Thx for sharing!
@AmyLynneDesigns
5 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
Fantastic tutorial!
@AmyLynneDesigns
Ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! Thank You 😊!
This is the best way I’ve ever seen for sewing hidden connectors. I hate attaching handles because they look so homemade, but this is perfect! I just added 4 to a toiletry bag (2 on each side) and I didn’t even dread doing it. Thank you!!!
@AmyLynneDesigns
5 ай бұрын
I am so glad I was able to remove the dread! I totally can relate to that!
Brilliant as usual 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Another amaaazzzing video tutorial by Amy!
@AmyLynneDesigns
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much, cheers to you!!
Wow that is awesome! I can do this!!! You are an excellent teacher.
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
You can do it! Thank You 😊
Thank you for this tip. Your awesome
@AmyLynneDesigns
19 күн бұрын
You are so welcome! Happy to help!
Wowza! Thanks for sharing.🎉
@AmyLynneDesigns
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
This tutorial is fabulous, Amy. Your camera work and explanations are stellar! Thanks!
@AmyLynneDesigns
Ай бұрын
Thank You so much Denise!
Awesome Sauce! Loved it❤
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
Thank You 😊
Thank you, this is so brilliant! Not only have hidden connectors been a mystery for me up to this point, but I am about to make a bag that has connectors stitched to the outside, and that's not what I want to do. I will be doing this technique and I think it will be perfect for the effect I want.
@AmyLynneDesigns
11 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
Thanks Amy!
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!!
Amy, Amy, Amy, Thank you for your great new improved "Hidden Connector" . I am so happy that you are so creative to help solve this messy connector problem. I cannot thank you enough. You are outstanding!
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome and thank you so much!!!
Great tutorial
@AmyLynneDesigns
6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Wonderful explanation. Thanks a lot, this looks fantastic. :-)
@AmyLynneDesigns
6 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! I'm so glad you liked it!
Thank you, I love it!
@AmyLynneDesigns
Ай бұрын
I'm so glad you like it!
Thanks for sharing this.
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
Another great tutorial. Would this work for quilt cotton bags? All suggestions welcomed. Thank you for sharing your time and talent.
@AmyLynneDesigns
Ай бұрын
Thank you! While I have not tried it on a cotton bag I have seen lots of people use it on cotton bags. I would use Decovil or KrafTex as the stabilizer in the area that ends up cut. Both of those will not tear. Then I would be sure to use glue around that area to secure the fabric from fraying. Beacon or E3000 would work. Test it out on a smaller crossbody and really load that bag, weigh it down, and see what happens. It will confirm your confidence in using this technique on cloth.
Thank you so much. It really brings an elegance to a bag.
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
You’re Welcome! I’m so glad you think so!
So happy you’re posting new videos. You’re a great teacher. This is a great method.
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, that means a lot to me!
You are a very talented Lady! Thanks for this.
@AmyLynneDesigns
4 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! Thank you!!
Fantastic, thank you!!❤
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
Excellent instructions. Thank you for doing this.
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
You break this down so well that 'got it' the first view! Love this method! Excellent video, Amy!
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
Right on Suzanne!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I just ruined a front piece of a bag trying to secure the strap connector with another method and had to rip it out. This is so elegant looking.
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! I'm so glad you like it!!
Awesome sauce!
@AmyLynneDesigns
Ай бұрын
So good!
Wow! Thank you this is fantastic
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
Great tutorial, I never condidered doing this as I have never seen it before. I make fabric bags and looked for a fabric bag tutorial after watching yours. She made the slit like an inset for a zipper pocket. It looked easy, no raw edges. If its ok, I will mention the channel. I don't think my hands could manage stiff vinyl or leather, I do have hemostats and they are used often on so many projects when I am able to sew.
@AmyLynneDesigns
5 сағат бұрын
You can mention the channel! You can do this on fabric you just have to secure the cut with glue, something like E6000, is what I'd use.
Awesome. Thank you!
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching Ann!
Thank you Amy! This is such a great idea! Loved hearing your voice again 🥰
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
You’re Welcome! Thanks! I didn’t realize how much I missed doing sewing tutorials!
Glad to see you posting again. Great solution to this problem. TY
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you think so Dorothy!
I loved your demonstration! You're a very good teacher. Keep those wonderful videos coming.Can't wait to try this.
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
I’m so so glad you enjoyed it!! And thank you for such a wonderful compliment on my teaching ❤️
I love this method. Great tutorial. I am so happy this new method avoids the unfolded edge from poking out AND... I am glad there is no stitching on the front. My hidden connector stitch line never looks good. Excellent!
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
That is fantastic Lisa! I am so happy this worked so well for you!
Brilliant!
@AmyLynneDesigns
5 сағат бұрын
Thank you!
You’re a genius! I love this method!
@AmyLynneDesigns
6 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊 I’m so glad you liked it!!!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. It's been years since my last make of the hidden connectors and I love love the simplicity of your method. I will save this to use again. Again you made my day.
@AmyLynneDesigns
9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! I'm so happy you like the method!!
Thank you
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome
I love this video, thank you can't wait to try it.
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
WOW!!! Thanks for another excellent tutorial. You are an excellent teacher. Please consider doing more tutorials on basic bag making.
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
You’re Welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed the tut! And thank you so much for the compliment! I really do enjoy teaching! If there is anything you’d like to see let me know!
Absolutely and definitely a fabulous technique. TFS.
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Brilliant
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
Thank You 😊
Truly amazing method, you are a star Amy, thank you for sharing this!
@AmyLynneDesigns
9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! Thank you!!
Your tutorials are fantastic! Such great explanation of how and why you do things. Thanks for sharing all your ideas, shortcuts and skills.
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoy the tutorials I post!! I’m always happy to share what I know!
I just used this method to do a hidden strap without the connector and I must say this is awesome!! Guess who'll be doing this more often 😊! Thank you for the well explained video tutorial ❤
@AmyLynneDesigns
6 ай бұрын
I'm going to guess and say YOU! Hahahah! I am so glad you liked this method! It really was born out of necessity!
@vedadaggett2735
6 ай бұрын
@@AmyLynneDesigns Maybe so, but I'm glad 🙈
Thank you so much for this tutorial, Amy. I have learned so much from your tutorials! I’ve been nervous about doing hidden connectors and after following you and finally doing it I love it!!
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you liked the tutorial, Nancy!!
Great invention! Thanks for sharing.
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
You’re Welcome! And thank you for watching!
Gahhh this is amazing with no front stitching. I really appreciate the clean look of this hidden connector!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your tips with us!
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome! I hadn’t intended on making it a separate video because it was designed for a new pattern, but I’m really glad I did. It’s a very universal technique!
Thanks Amy, loved the details!! And.. your hands look wonderful!!! 🤩
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
you’re welcome! I’m so glad you loved it! And thank you :)
Amazing
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I love it! I've had a love/hate with so many other methods, This is wonderful. And your nail color is magnificent.
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
Thank You so much!! Rosa my nail tech is amazing!
Thank you thank you so much Amy! You always explain things so perfect. Again I thank you
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! You’re welcome!
I used your tutorial tonight for first time. Thank you! Turned out exactly at you shared!
@AmyLynneDesigns
9 ай бұрын
Wonderful! I'm so glad!!
Love watching your videos. You take your time to explain and you don’t rush through. This method seems so much cleaner. What is the rivet press you use?
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
Hi Ruth! I have a couple presses. The red one in some of my videos is the Tandy Leather press. It is great and very heavy which I like. I also use a green one and that is the Kam press. It is not as heavy as the Tandy, but it has a ton more dies, which would be my suggestion for someone making bags and such. kamsnaps.com/pages/kamsnaps-presses
Great video, and thank you for sharing.
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
You’re Welcome! And Thank You so much for watching!
I have yet to sit and make your bag. I have the vinyls, I just purchased my Kam press, I am NOT new to sewing.....but, for some reason I have not started one! After seeing this video I am very excited to get started this weekend. Thank you Amy!
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! I hope you had a wonderful time sewing!
Awesome!!! I'm like you, I love hidden connectors but always hate it when that one side pokes out!!! I don't know how you came up with this method, but it is genius!!! Thank you so much for sharing with us.
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks so much for watching! I'm glad you liked it, it was born out of necessity and a night spent watching Marvel movies hahhahah!
Genius! Thank you. I always struggle with hidden connectors.
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
This should make them a breeze!
Amazing. Thank you. I absolutely love your tutorials!!! Please keep on making such tutorials, they are super helpful 😍Love and hugs from Armenia❤️
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! I am so glad you like them!
@lilitharutyunyan4938
2 жыл бұрын
@@AmyLynneDesigns ❤️
Great tutorial, Amy! Thank you once again for sharing your bag making tips. This is such an attractive way to connect the D rings. I look forward to use this method.
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊 I can't wait to see!
@roxannericchio3556
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Amy for this tutorial! I am definitely trying this on my tote I am working on now.
Great addition to my bag making, will be using the method, been avoiding hidden connectors, Thankyou for sharing
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you think so!! It does go together very smoothly!
Genius! You are a gem for sharing ❤️
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! Happy to share!
Thank you, I always like to learn something new! This is excellent!
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
I’m glad I found your video! Thanks a lot!
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcomee! I’m glad you found it too!
That was a great tutorial. I like how nice and neat it looks. That is a great idea and I am going to try it. Thank you.
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
🤩 Awesome as always, love your video 😊
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Carol, I’m so glad you enjoy them!
Fabulous! I've needed a way to get the thickness of the connectors out of the seams and this is brilliant!
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you liked it!!!
Amazing! Looks so professional too!
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
This is great, thanks so much for this tutorial Amy
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome, Henrietta!
Thanks Amy, you are appreciated.
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
You’re Welcome! Thank you Pam, that means a lot ❤️
LOVE LOVE. Thank you again for sharing
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Amy, it is ingenious! Thanks so much!!!
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you dig it!!!! Thanks!!
As always - you are amazing! Thank you Amy!!
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
You’re Welcome! Thank you! You are too kind!
That is brilliant! And.l. It’s so neat and clean. Thanks so much!
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!
Amy,you are simply amazing !!!!! Love that method 👍👍👍
@mshayplay1
2 жыл бұрын
Really brilliant as alway!! Love your calm demeanor and you always make things clear and precise. Any chance you know where your vinyl is from and what the name of the color is?? I’m looking to make a bag for fall.
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, both of you!
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
Michelle the yellow vinyl was from Joann. They no longer carry it. But I do know that Emmaline has a beautiful Mustard Yellow Mora Vinyl that is to die for!
@mshayplay1
2 жыл бұрын
@@AmyLynneDesigns Awesome than you!
Thank you for this Amy. I normally get frustrated doing these connectors. Your way was easy! 😄
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad it was not a chore for you! My goal was easy!
Great tip! Thank you Amy!!
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
You’re Welcome!
Love the look of this concealed connector. I’m going to try it out today as I think it will look amazing with the connectors I’m adding to a gusset. Thank you for sharing your techniques, I love watching your tutorials 😍
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! I hope it went well!
Thank you for this tutorial. I have always wanted to try this.
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
Love this! I'm always looking for ways to omit the Shrek ears on a lot of bags
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
I love your reference to “Shrek Ears” because it totally looks like that, hahhahha!! And yep I am not a fan of those at all!!
Wow! Magic! Thank you 😍😍😍
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you liked it!
Absolutely brilliant!
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Peg ❤️
Thank you so much to share this 👍😍
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome Dagmar! Thanks for watching!
Welcome back.
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
Thank You Elona❤️
Wow what a amazing idea
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
OUTSTANDING!!!!
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
Thank You Ramona!!
Great idea! Thanks for sharing! ❤️
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you liked it!
Amazing tip Amy! Thank you!
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
You’re Welcome Robin! Thanks!
This was extremely well done and very useful. Thank you very much for showing us
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
Thank You so much! I’m glad you liked it!
Thanks so much! Great idea and instructions!
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome Vivian! I’m glad you liked it!
Thanks! Very clever.
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Absolutely FABULOUS tutorial, can’t wait to try it!!! TYFS
@AmyLynneDesigns
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Really great. Love it!!
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
Wahoo!!
Wow! Thank you!
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
You’re Welcome!!
Love this SEW much!
@AmyLynneDesigns
2 жыл бұрын
Thank You friend!!