Sweatshirt do-over

Step 4 Handles

Cut open the other sleeve and split down the middle for two straps. Use a ruler to mark an even strip and cut away the extra fabric so you have a rectangle. I added a strip of scrap fabric for color, topstitching it on before making the handles. This sweatshirt was very heavy so instead of seaming the handles inside out and turning, I topstitched the raw ends down from the right side. You can pick the best way for your design. Pin the handles on at equal distant points and sew to the seam at the ribbing. This is a stronger point and the ribbing then acts like a covering flap at the top of the bag.