Mollie Makes

SLOW FASHION

HOW TO MAKE A PRINTED TOTE BAG

MATERIALS

■ 35 x 70cm (14 x 28") printed quilting weight or canvas fabric

■ 45 x 70cm (18 x 28") canvas fabric

■ 35 x 35cm (14 x 14") gold washable paper fabric

■ 1.5cm ( 5/8") magnetic popper clasp

■ Small scrap of stiff single-sided interfacing

■ 1.3m (51¼") 3cm (1¼") wide faux leather strapping

■ Eight 1cm ( /8") wide Chicago screws with 4mm shanks

■ Bradawl

■ Flat head screwdriver

■ Fabric clips

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