How to Find Cheap Purse Handles

Whether you simply make handmade purses for your own use, sew handbags to give as gifts or make a wide variety of handcrafted bags and purses to sell online or at craft fairs, it is always helpful when you can save money on the materials you need to sew your unique creations. As anyone who makes DIY purses knows, one of the most expensive components in handmade handbags is a nice set of handles, which is absolutely necessary to finish off the bag and complete the look.

Shopping for purse handles at craft and sewing stores can be cost prohibitive; however, it is easier than you might think to find and buy cheap purse handles that are just as nice as any of the handbag handles you will find in specialty stores.

If you are constantly in search of cheap purse handles for your DIY projects, try the below tips for finding sturdy, attractive handbag handles that will help you keep your costs down without giving up quality.

Where to Find Cheap Purse Handles

Look for cheap purses at thrift stores. Thrift stores always have lots of purses for sale, many of which may be stained or ripped, but will have handles that are in great condition. By taking apart the purses and using the handles for you own creations, you are reusing materials that might otherwise end up in a landfill and will help you save money. Purses in thrift stores often cost less than a set of handles at a craft store and you can use other pieces as well, such as closures and zippers.

Spend a weekend or two hitting up garage sales. Yard sales are a great place to find cheap purse handles that are attached to unwanted purses. As with thrift store finds, you can also reuse other parts of the bag to save even more money.

Bid on cheap handbag handles on eBay and other auction sites where you can find exceptional deals on handles and other materials. To save even more, look for purses with good handles or sets of purse handles sold in lots.

Check out Craigslist and other local community listings for used purses or cheap purse handles for sale.

Get Creative to Save Money on Purse Handles

Get creative about what you use for purse handles. By thinking outside of the box, you can create unique handbags with straps and handles made from interesting objects. For example, thrift store neckties make excellent purse straps and dowels from your local home improvement or hardware store can be cut down to create straight purse handles.

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