Tote bag

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Let me tell why you are here. You’re here because you want to know something. What you want to know, you can’t explain. But you can feel the desire for knowledge. It’s this feeling that brought you here.

Now explore.



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introduction During the process of making through this booklet, you might get dirty, covered in paint or other substances. You may be asked to question yourself and equally the process. You may strive for perfection or for incompleteness.

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You may begin to see the creative side of your daily life.


basic terminology The archetypal tote is made of sturdy cloth; leather versions often have a pebbled surface.

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Common fabrics include heavy canvas, possibly dyed, or treated to resist moisture and mould. Jute is another traditional material, though less popular. In recent decades, heavy nylon and other easy-care synthetics have become common, although these may degrade with prolonged sun-exposure. The inexpensive or free totes are often made from recycled matter, from minimally-processed natural fibers, or from byproducts of processes that refine organic materials.


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curious fact The term tote or tate, meaning to carry, can be traced back to the 17th century but was not used to describe bags until 1900.

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During the 1950s, tote bags began to enter into the main culture. Women primarily utilized them as practical handheld bags because they didn’t require much care. It wasn’t until the 1960s when the tote bag embraced personal style.


materials

canvas: tote bag, or cotton fabric as canvas

iron-on transfer paper

iron

scissors

designs: printables ready designs, or printer


step one

preparation: start by preparing all the materials the tote bag or the canvas, the iron, scissors

step two

printing: print off your designs into the iron-on transfer paper


step three ironing preparation: position the designs facing down on the tote bag or canvas

step four

ironing: use the iron on cotton settings, no steam is needed in the process, hold the iron on the design for 90 seconds


step five

strings: let the design cool, then carefully peel off the backing using a firm grip and steady pressure

step six

finalising: add your finishing touches to your bag, add ribbons, glitter, personalise it.


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