A Delightful Bag of Creativity
(Altered Painter'sTote)
By Kristen Robinson
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I will happily admit that I have an overwhelming fondness for bags especially a bag that is not only functional but fashionable. I would venture to say it is near impossible to not fall head over heels for the new ready to alter painters tote ( 5AL-TOTEG). The spaciousness of this bag is amazing not to mention perfect pockets on both the front of the bag as well as the bottom allow one to fill it to the brim if you will. The heavy cotton is durable while at the same time it is the perfect blank canvas making this a fantastic tote!
Supplies:
- Canvas Tote (5AL-TOTEG)
- White and Crème Acrylic Paint (5HSP24750 & 5HSP24828)
- Black StazOn Ink (5TS-BLACK)
- ½ yard Muslin
- 3 yards of printed fabric
- Silhouette printed on fabric or iron on paper
- 1 yard velvet in coordinating color
- Black Pen
- Large Rubber Stamp
- Delight Printed onto Muslin or iron on paper
- Crème Trim
- Coordinating or Clear Thread
How To:
- Begin by printing the silhouette onto either muslin or iron paper and set aside to dry per manufacturer’s instructions.
- Using your sewing machine or hand stitching, attach printed fabric to the top of the bag; gathering as you feed the fabric through the machine. Using a straight stitch as well as a heavy thread will insure the fabric will remain in place nicely.
- Cut or tear out a piece of your printed fabric measuring roughly 5x5. To the top of this add a piece of muslin that has the word delight printed on to it or stamped on to it. Embellish with a strip of trim. Sew this to the center of the bag on the back side.
- To the sides of the bag stamp an image or scroll using StazOn Ink.
- Iron on or sew on the silhouette image to the pocket.
- To the top of the Velcro (which holds the bottom closed) either sew or glue with a piece of velvet ribbon over the top of it.
- Onto the left hand pocket of the bag add a layer of white and crème acrylic paint that has been mixed together. It is a good idea to place a piece of cardboard or heavy cardstock within the pocket as this will protect the inside fabric.
- Using a piece of torn muslin created a bow that will be placed on one of the bags handles. Add a favorite button to the top.
- Finally add a bit of journaling to the painted area you created.
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Painter's Tote
Measures 17 1/2"w x 12 1/2"h x 12"d
Price $18.99
SKU: 5AL-TOTEG
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Blank Canvas 2oz
Price $5.95
SKU: 5HSP24750
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Traditional Tan 2oz
Price $5.95
SKU: 5HSP24828
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Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad
Price: $8.99
SKU: 5TS-BLACK
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