Hello, my crafty friends!!! If, like me, you are trying to make your bags look more professional, then you are probably considering investing in some extra hardware, one of which may be purse feet (bag feet). Typically, you will find them on the bottom of a handbag, a tote or a backpack. The purpose of purse feet is to ensure that the handbag rests on the metal pieces and not on the bottom surface of the bag itself, which decreases the risk of wear and tear.
They are very easy to install and are fairly inexpensive, and you can find a variety of sizes, shapes and colours on the market. I would recommend choosing a colour that matches the other hardware on your bag/backpack, but don’t worry if it doesn’t after all, no one really looks at the bottom of your bag 😉
The most popular types of purse feet
Some bag feet come with washers, and others do not, but both versions are installed the same way. I prefer the one with washers because, in my experience, the feet are more secure.
Whenever I purchase purse feet without any washers, I visit a hardware shop to find a washer that would fit my purse feet. There are so many sizes available, so take one of the feet with you to ensure you get the correct size for the prongs.
Supplies needed
- purse feet of your choice
- stabilized base or a gusset for your bag/backpack
- screwdriver (when using screw-in purse feet)
- fray check glue (when working with woven fabric)
- multi-surface glue
- fleece or duck tape (to cover the prongs and washers)
- hole puncher, precision knife, seam ripper or small scissors (to cut the fabric)
How To Install Bag Feet – Video tutorial
Once you have all your supplies ready, watch this video tutorial to learn how to install both types of purse feet!
