Using THIS tote bag pattern I made a tote bag that features the silhouette of a French bulldog wearing a flower crown.
I just wanted to share how I painted the bulldog (especially the flower crown)
Outlander has gone French and so have I (sort of) Using THIS tote bag pattern I made a tote bag that features the silhouette of a French bulldog wearing a flower crown. I just wanted to share how I painted the bulldog (especially the flower crown) I drew an outline of a French bulldog and filled it in black creating a silhouette. I left this to dry fully. Flower Crown
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This is the second tote I made. Its different to the first bag I posted. The two bags aren't polar opposites but they do require different patterns. This one gave me the run around. I could hardly bear it, I bearly made it through. I think I much prefer the first tote bag I posted and all of these puns are un-bear-ible. Lets move on... You Will Need✨ Fabric (some that can hold its shape - canvas, thick cottons, burlap) ✨ Fabric paint ✨ Bias binding ✨ Velcro ✨ Sewing machine ⭐️ iron ⭐️scissors ⭐️ chalk ⭐️ pins ⭐️ thread PattenThere are three components to this tote: A front/back/base combo piece, a side piece, and a strap. You can either copy the measurements I used or draft your own pattern My measurements front/back - 88cm X 38cm Side - 39cm X 10cm Strap - 75cm X 8cm (the straps are folded in half. The finished product has 4cm straps) Draft you own pattern Front/back panel- Draw a square/rectangle the size you want your tote to be. Think how wide/deep you want your tote to be and add this width to bottom of your square. Add another square under this. All this adds up to make the long rectangle that makes up the front/back piece. Side piece- this is the length/height of your initial square by the width you added to the bottom of your square. Strap piece- however long and wide you like your straps. CuTting OutCut out 1 front/back piece 2 side pieces 2 straps Fold over and press the tops of the front/back, and side pieces. I wanted to paint a picture onto the front of bag. I cut out an extra piece, the size of the front of the bag, and painted a polar bear. I left it to dry for 24 hours and heat set. I tacked and sewed the polar bear piece to the front of the bag. Fold straps in half. Sew. Turn through. Press. Edge stitch. Pin and sew Straps to the ends of the front/back piece. (about 10cm in from the edge) pin and sew a piece of Velcro. Turn the ends on the front/back piece under and sew. At this point sew the straps more securely with an X. With wrong sides together sew side pieces to front/back piece. Sew bias binding around all the rough edges. For more info on bias binding see THIS post.
Box Tote - Template AI've been making tote bags! I have two different styles, they both look essentially the same but have a slightly different pattern. Personally I like this one the best. You Will Need🛍 Fabric - I've gone for burlap and calico (stiffer fabrics that hold their shape are ideal e.g. Canvas) 🛍 Fabric paint 🛍 Bias binding 🛍 Velcro/snaps (totally optional) 🛍 General sewing equipment - Sewing machine - Scissors - Chalk - Pins - Thread - iron PatternI've given you a general template above using the measurements I used. There are three basic components to this tote bag: Front/back piece - basically a square/rectangle as big as you want your tote to be. Side piece - this is sewn down one side of the front/back pieces, across the bottom, and back up the other side. It's easy to figure out how long this piece needs to be. It's simply the measurements of the front/back piece added together = side measurement + bottom measurement + side measurement. Make it as wide you like, I've gone for a 10cm depth. Strap piece - I think 75cm is a great length, not too short, not too long. Cutting OutCut out - two front/ back pieces. - two strap pieces - one side piece. Fold over and press the top of the front/back, and side pieces. About 4-5cm. PaintingTake your front piece and paint a funky design. I've gone with a geometric deer - for a better look at how to make geometric animals see THIS POST. SewingFold the strap pieces in half (good sides together) and sew down the long side. Turn through and press. Edge stitch each strap. (Sew up each side of the straps - stitching will keep the straps flat. And it looks more professional) I painted my deer onto a piece of calico. It was a bit thin and flimsy so I added a burlap backing. I quickly hand tacked the two pieces together. Pin straps to front/back pieces (onto the good side of the fabric). Pin straps about 10cm in from the sides. Also sew on a bit of Velcro. Fold under raw edges at the top of the front/back pieces and sew. Sew straps more securely to bag creating an X Pin and sew side piece to front piece. With wrong sides together pin side piece to one side of the front piece. Sew all the way down to the end (stop about 0.5cm from the end) Anchor the needle through the fabric. Lift the presser foot and swivel the front piece so that the next edge is ready to be sewn. Line up the side piece flush with this edge. Lower the presserfoot and sew to the next corner. Repeat. Sew the back piece to side piece in the same way Sew on bias binding. If you aren't sure how to do this there is a more expansive tutorial HERE The finished product! 😀
A quick how to on simple geometric animals. Equipment -Paper pencil ruler paints How To -Examples!!!Stamped Clay JewelleryThis tutorial is about making jewellery with air dry clay that has been imprinted with a stamp. It starts off with a quick guide on how to stamp air dry clay, then divides into different jewellery projects you can make with your stamped clay. These projects include: You Will Need.-Air dry clay -Rolling pin or something to roll the clay like a jar -Cookie/fondant/clay cutters - Paint/ink -Stamp -Sponges -A clear varnish or PVA glue or Mod Podge - Varoius jewellery making equipment - Chains, leather, rings, pliers etc.. Method Roll out clay and stamp. You can use ink or paint to stamp the clay, paint gives you a wider range of colours to mix. If using paint, dab the paint onto a sponge first then apply to the stamp. Whilst still wet cut out the clay using cookie cutters, For jewellery, rings and pendants use small cutters. Fondant cutters are also useful. Leave the clay pendants to dry. It can take 24-48 hours for the clay to dry out completely. Don't rush it. The clay is dry when the clay is dry. Try not to lift, or move the wet pendants around too much as they will start to curl and dry kind of twisted. Finishing The Pendants Destined To Hang Off A Chain Or Leather...Using a skewer make a little hole in the top of each pendant while the clay is still wet. Leave to dry. Once the clay is completely dry give the pendants a light sanding, just around the edges. Using a bit of twine tie up each pendant. Dip pendants in a clear varnish or glue, it is best if this waterproof. Make sure both sides of the pendant are fully covered. Hang and leave to dry. I hung mine on an indoor cloths airer using Christmas decoration hooks. I placed newspaper beneath to catch any stray drips. The varnishe/glue gives the pendants a nice glossy finish. When the glue/varnish layer has dried insert either a jewellery ring and chain or a length of leather. You now have an awesome piece of jewellery. Pendants Set In A Bezel...You can find a range of empty bezels at craft, bead and jewellery stores. Add a small amount of glue to the bottom of a bezel then firmly press in a dried clay pendant. Leve to dry. When the glue is dry and the pendant is nice and secure cover the top of the clay in varnish or clear drying glue. Leave to dry. The bezel frames the clay nicely. Add any neccessary jewellery rings and thread onto to chains. Little Heart PendantsRoll out air dry clay and cut into discs. Punch a hole the top of each disc. I like to feather the edeges using a skewer. Leave to dry. Roll out, stamp and cut out a number of small shapes, I've gone with little hearts. Leave these to dry. Add hearts to the base. Glue them down when the are arranged to your liking. Dip the pendants in varnish or glue to protect the pendants and add a glossy finish. Add jewellery rings and thread onto a chain, or string on a piece of leather. Rings...Cover a small round of stamped clay in varnish, leave to dry then glue it to a ring base and you've got a styling ring on your hands.
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