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  Step 1

  If there are any creases of wrinkles in your fabric it's a good idea to iron it out before you start. Draw out the outline of your tote bag on your fabric. This should be a rectangle around 15" by 10". Cut this out.

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  Step 2

  Fold over about an inch at each of the smaller ends of the rectangle and pin this down.

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  Step 3

  Sew along the edges using a sewing machine removing the pins as you go.

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  Step 4

  Lay the material on the floor and fold it in half. Pin along the long edges of the rectangle catching both sides.

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  Step 5

  Sew along these edges with a sewing machine.

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  Step 6

  Fold the bag inside out.

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  Step 7

  Draw out two more rectangles this time about 30" by 4". These will be the straps and cut them out.

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  Step 8

  Fold them in half and pin along the edges.

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  Step 9

  Sew along the straps and fold them inside out.

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  Step 10

  Pin the straps on to the bag. Sew them in place using a needle and thread and you're done. See <a href="/projects/fabric_printing/">Fabric Printing</a> for instructions on printing.

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Susan · Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA 18th December 2009

great project! i tried it this afternoon and even though it was the first sewing project i attempted by myself, it came out pretty good! thanks for sharing!

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EbonyMae. · Kingswinford, England, GB · 2 projects 28th October 2007

i love this idea it's really cool

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Cat Morley · London, GB · 1432 projects 18th June 2007

What do you mean by print? Like print out on to paper?

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Kate

June 18th, 2007

How can I print this? I love the projects, but I cant figure out how to print. Thnaks!

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