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28 min 15 sec
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Make a bold statement without saying a word by customizing a favorite tote bag. Lesley Ware - maker, author, and fashion-as-self-care-advocate - was inspired by the signs she created to express herself in her office. In this class she teaches you how to turn your tote bags into signs in order to to share your favorite quotes and thoughts everywhere you go. It's a fun way to speak up with fashion. Learn how to paint words with stencils, embellish your bag with patches, and even replace the bag straps with some hand-sewing to make your statement tote really stand out.
Stencils
A dull pencil
Fabric or permanant marker - Lesley uses a Sharpie
Masking tape
Ruler
Cardboard the same size as your tote bag
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
Fabric tote bagStencils
A dull pencil
Fabric or permanant marker - Lesley uses a Sharpie
Masking tape
Ruler
Cardboard the same size as your tote bag
- Colorful strapping (optional)
Downloads:
- Customize a tote bag with a quote
- Paint with stencils
- Embellish with patches
- Replace bag straps using the back stitch




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Class Reviews
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Jenn N
I think (?) this class is geared towards children and I think it's a really good class for kids to make their own statement tote. The design itself is easily improved upon for an adult's tote that maybe needs a little more care in designing. I love her idea to change out the straps of the tote to really make it unique. Plus, the kitty-bomb (Miles) was delightful!
More than 3 months ago
Kathy M
Seems like a lot of work, but the final product is cute and I love this presenter. Thanks!
More than 3 months ago
L. Gwen Jackson
I have all the materials to make this bag my own.
Thanks for sharing.
More than 3 months ago