Tag: do it yourself
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DIY Idea: Punch Needle x Drawstring Bags

If you love to create punch needle embroidery pieces, adding them to my drawstring bags is a great way to make usable art. You can even store your punch needle supplies in the drawstring bag when you’re done. All you have to do is create your punch needle piece, use a fabric glue to prevent…
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DIY Idea: Add Snaps to Totes

If you would like your bag to close – a snap closure is a great, fashionable addition to the top of your tote. You can find the snaps you like by searching for “snaps for fabric.” You can find the one’s in the photo here – they do require an additional tool to attach them.
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DIY Idea: Patches

I am currently obsessed with patches – I think they are so fun and a great way to personalize a tote bag! My photo is an example using a patch I found at Michael’s. If you search for patches online you’re bound to find one that reflects your personality! Then, you can add it to…
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DIY Idea: Faux Leather Tote

Using a fabric maker, I made random dashes and dots every 1/2″ down. Once I got to the bottom 1/3rd of the bag I mixed a brown fabric ink to create a faux leather look. I used my medium tote bag, but you could do this on any of my tote bag blanks. Take this…
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DIY Idea: Couched Initial Tote

Using thick macrame string and embroidery floss you can use the couching stitch to create your own initial tote on my tote bag blanks. To protect your stitches on the inside of your bag use double sided iron on adhesive and adhere a piece of fabric or felt over your stitches to keep them from…
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DIY Idea: Woven Applique Tote

I love crafting and all things fiber; sometimes it trickles onto my tote bags! Adding your fiber arts onto tote bags is a great way to show off your craft in a functional way. For my strawberry tote, I wove my strawberry on a loom. Instead of tucking in the warp threads at the end…
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DIY Idea: Embroidered Icon Totes

If you wanted to add your own personalized, handmade touch to my icon totes embroidery is a great way to do so. Using embroidery floss and a few stitches you can add color and texture to my designs. I offer a growing selection of tote bags that include icons from your favorite location or activity…
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DIY: Embroidered Letter

Materials: Extra Small Tote Bag Fusible Interfacing Double Sided Fabric Adhesive Cream Color Felt Heat Erasable Pen Embroidery Hoop (optional) Pearl Cotton Embroidery Thread Embroidery Needle Scissors Light Source Iron Ruler Pin Print out your letter about 1.5″ tall. Cut a piece of fusible interfacing to use as a stabilizer behind your stitching. This will…
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DIY: Bunny Bag

Materials: Blank Extra Small Tote Speedball Fabric Ink Paintbrush Frixion Erasable Pen Ruler Scissors Iron or Hair Dryer Optional: Pom Pom Maker and Yarn This DIY project combines a few of my favorite things: tote bags, ink, fiber, and bunnies of course! This little cutie would make an adorable Easter gift bag or Easter egg…
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DIY: Tote Bag Blanks

Our tote bag blanks are wonderful minimalist vessels to use for wedding welcome bags or for every day use. They are also a beautiful 10 oz cotton canvas that is perfect for creative adventures such as screen printing, embroidery, HTV and so much more. Add your own personal touch to our tote bag blanks. You…
