HANDMADE DETAILS · BAG-MAKING HARDWARE
A finishing touch that says you made it
Give your next bag, purse or project pouch a colourful finishing detail with these rectangular “handmade” metal bag labels. The recessed lowercase lettering and reflective coloured finish create a neat focal point without covering up your fabric.
Pack of 2 matching labels, each with a backing plate. Quantity 1 in your cart = two labels in your selected colour.
Make your handmade finish your own
Choose Blue, Green, Pink, Purple or Red to complement your fabric, or use a contrasting colour to make the label stand out. Place it on a bag front, flap or pocket where it will remain visible without getting in the way of a zip or strap.
- Design: rectangular metal label with “handmade” lettering.
- Attachment: two rear prongs with a separate slotted backing plate.
- Pack contents: two labels of the same colour and two backing plates—not a mixed-colour pack.
- Purpose: decorative finishing hardware for bag-making and sewing projects.
Plan the position before closing the lining
Install the label while you can still reach the back of the outer panel. Check the placement against your seam allowances, pockets and other hardware, and reinforce the area where your pattern requires it.
- Position the label and mark the two prong locations on your project.
- Make small openings just large enough for the prongs, taking care not to cut through the lining.
- Pass the prongs through the outer panel and the appropriate slots in the backing plate.
- Fold the prongs flat against the plate, protecting the coloured face from tools. Check that the fitting is secure and cover the back within the lining.
Test the fitting on an offcut first if you are working with delicate or unfamiliar material. This is a prong-fit label, not an iron-on transfer, adhesive label or sew-in fabric label. It is decorative and should not be used as a strap attachment or load-bearing fitting.
Coordinate your bag hardware
Explore our bag-making hardware for D-rings, strap sliders and swivel hooks, or browse bag-making supplies and patterns for your next project.
Photos show one label and backing plate for detail; each pack contains two of each. Colours can look slightly different under different lighting and on different screens.
Order online from Direct Sewing for nationwide New Zealand shipping.