Available in three sizes, each with a slightly different aesthetic as well as attachment method, these handle brackets allow the knitter or crafter to attach different handles (or other items, such as charms or lockets) to your bag using clip rings or snap hooks.
The small and large size are both attached using included tap-on rivets: both include back plates that make the attachment both sturdy as well as attractive on the inside. The Italian-made large sized bracket is particularly beautiful and the most appropriate bracket for the finest quality bag. The medium sized handle bracket is a prong application. It, too, has a back plate that makes this piece of hardware secure in any bag, even those carrying considerable weight.
Look at the additional details sections for precise dimensions and application instructions.
Small: 1 5/8" by 11/16" (4.10cm by 1.75cm)
Medium: 1 1/2" by 3/4" (3.75cm by 1.9cm)
Large: 2 5/16" by 1 5/16" (5.65cm by 4.58cm)
Both of these handle brackets are rivet-in brackets with bracket plates on the back to keep them in place. Simply put your handle bracket where you want it and press the male part of the rivet through the felt or fabric from bag front to inside. Put the back "plate' in place. Double check that you like the placement before putting some Locktite Extra Time Control glue in the rivet back or directly on the tip of the rivet front. Press the back in place and hold for 15 seconds.
These handle brackets attach with prongs. Position as preferred, press the prongs through the felt, slide the little sleeve onto the prongs on the inside of the bag and fold the prongs inward toward each other to secure.