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Fresh and Funky Tote Bags

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#3271 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • Mod Podge Logo
supplies

Plaid ® Brush Sets - Wood Brush Set, Flats - 44219

Number Needed: 1 $3.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Mod Podge ® Fabric, 8 oz. - CS11218

Number Needed: 1 $8.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.
instructions

Other Supplies

Natural Tote Bags: 1 large and 1 small, 1/2 yard - Paisley and flowers print lightweight fabric, 1/3 yard – stripe lightweight fabric, 24” each of small ribbons to tie on handle – colors of choice, Assorted buttons and jewels as desired, Scissors, Wax paper

Instructions

  1. Paint Mod Podge Fabric onto the back of fabric areas you plan to use and let dry. This will stabilize fabric and keep edges from fraying when you cut out designs.
  2. Cut out desired designs from the fabric, including the strips of fabric used to frame out areas. Note: solid green and pink polka-dot strips are ¼” wide.
  3. Attach a 2” wide strip of striped fabric at top using Mod Podge.
  4. Attach green and pink strips that divide areas as shown.
  5. Lay the flowers and paisleys out on your tote bag to plan your design.
  6. One at the time, lay them right-side-down onto the wax paper. Apply a generous coat of Mod Podge Fabric.
  7. Position on tote and press down. Rub all areas flat using fingers while glue is wet.
  8. Repeat with each design until all are attached.
  9. Embellish fabric appliqués with buttons and jewels glued randomly, using Mod Podge Fabric to adhere.
  10. Let dry flat overnight.
  11. Tie ribbon onto one of the handles.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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