How Do You Make A Personalized Tote Bag?
A nice summer tote bag with your own touch will be an eye catching accessory and keep travel needs handy. Learning to make a tote bag using these easy steps you will want to make several for color changes and gifts. Choose the size bag that you desire, and use either a pattern or your own measurements. A good size bag is 12″X 16″. If you want to use a pattern then select the pattern and read the measurements before purchasing the pattern or fabric. Always leave 5/8″ for a seam allowance. Choose a cotton blend with Dacron to give a nice finish on the bag, and when you add your personal design it will transfer easily. If you choose to applique a design on be sure to place a piece of interfacing on the back of the applique design to stablize it. If printing your own iron on, be sure to size the image you choose, and reverse the design so if using an inital it will read the right direction. Use the instructions on the transfer paper for proper use and temps for transferring picture to the
