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DIY Decorated Tote Bag

Tutor: Kate Nisbet, crafter and designer, What Kate Made

Join crafter and designer Kate in this fun summer crafts session where she shows how to use fabric scraps, buttons and beads to transform a plain tote bag into a stylish and unique accessory.

It’s also a lovely upcycling project if you have an old fabric bag at home that you’d like to give a creative refresh.

About Kate:

Kate is a lifelong crafter who runs craft workshops from her base at What Kate Made in Lancashire.

Preparation

Grab a comfy space at your table, gather your materials.

Video time

40 minutes

DIY Decorated Tote Bag | Virtual Village Hall | Royal Voluntary Service

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  • A plain fabric bag (or a canvas tote bag)
  • Small amounts of scrap fabric
  • Lace ribbons
  • Buttonss
  • Needle
  • Sewing thread
  • Embroidery thread
  • Scissors
  • Bonda web

Make your own summer bag

Why not start from scratch, and follow Gemma's tutorial on how to make your own summer bag? You can then follow Kate's tutorial to decorate it!

a handprinted summer canvas bag made by Gemma Forde hanging on the side of a wooden framed mirror