Start with a plain canvas bag from a crafts store, and approach it just as you would (suitably enough) a blank canvas. Do you want to add a modern design? Pretty labels? Handy pockets? The ideas here are just a beginning.
IRON IT ON
Tools and Materials
- scissors
iron-on transfer paper (available at office-supply and crafts stores)
plain canvas tote bag
iron
twill tape or grosgrain ribbon, for handles (optional)
Iron-On How-To
- Cut around images cleanly to avoid making jagged edges. Following transfer-paper manufacturer’s instructions, print images on transfer paper in black or in color and cut them out. Arrange images on bag, faceup, for a preview (keeping in mind this is a mirror image of final design). When you’re ready to iron, place images facedown. Iron over images, starting at edges of each and using even pressure so that the image doesn’t slide. When iron-ons have cooled, remove backing paper. Replace bag handles with colorful twill tape or cover them with ribbon, if desired.
Iron-on templates from Marth Stewart Living: (remember, when copying these onto transfer paper, mirror the image)
Book Template (PDF)
Knitting Template (PDF)
Source: Martha Stewart
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