Seahorse Tote Bag Diy

Seahorse Tote Bag

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/seahorse-tote-bag-diy • Posted by Mark Montano

Have the cutest bag on the beach or in the super market with this simple tote bag DIY.

You will need

Pearls Googley Eyes E-6000 Fabri-Fuse E-6000 Fray Check 8 Fish tank Rock(s) Iron Freezer Paper Americana Multi Surface Satin Paints E 6000 Glue 1 yd Fabric

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Description

Have the cutest bag on the beach or in the super market with this simple tote bag DIY.

Instructions

1. 

   Cut a 20" x 45" piece of fabric for the body of the tote Cut two 14" x 2" strips for the handles Stitch the handles lengthwise using 1/4" seam allowance Turn them inside out with a tube turner (make one with a wire hanger if you don't have one) Center and pin them 1" below the edge of the the 20" sides of your fabric

2. 

   Fold the edge of the fabric twice over the handles and pin in place Stitch across on the fold Pin up the handles and stitch them in place Pin the sides and a 2" pleat a the bottom of the tote Stitch down the sides of the tote using 1/2" seam allowance

3. 

   Fold 10" of freezer paper in half Trace the seahorse pattern close to the fold Cut out with a craft knife Iron the freezer paper on to the tote Fill in with Peach Silk

4. See the video tutorial here:

5. 

   Glue on googley eyes, pearls and fish tank rocks to create the bottom of the tote Add bubbles with Chick and highlights to the seahorses with Jade