Painted Tote Bag
For a painted tote bag you will need:
Art sponges of different shapes
Different colors of fabric paint
2 pieces of 14 x 18 inch rectangles from heavy material
(we used denim material)
2-26 x 3 1/2 inch pieces of fabric for handles or use 1/2 inch webbing
Sewing Tote Bag Instructions
Lay your two rectangles on a flat surface. You may want to put
newspaper or cardboard underneath in case the paint goes through. Put
paint of each color on a flat plate. Dip your sponge in the paint and
press down on the material. Decorate as you'd like.

Allow to dry several hours or overnight. Place right sides together and
sew along three edges leaving the top open.

Turn top edge down 1/2 inch and pin. Sew a hem taking out pins as you
go.
To
make handles take a long strip and turn edge down to middle. Overlap
other side over the top. Pin in place. Sew lengthwise down center of
handle.

Pin handles on each side of bag. Sew in place. Turn bag right side out.
