| There are two ways for you to successfully make a | | | | TWO HANDS |
| picture handbag, but first, let me ask you this: which | | | | The first project is easier but more expensive to |
| are you better at, working with computers or with | | | | create because of the equipment used. This version |
| your own two hands? | | | | however will cost you little but it's definitely going to |
| MAKING A PICTURE HANDBAG USING YOUR | | | | make use of your time, effort, imagination, and skills |
| COMPUTER | | | | at craft making. |
| For this project, you'll need a handbag purely made | | | | Similar to Step 1 in the first project, you should take |
| of soft fabric, preferably cotton or something equally | | | | appropriate measurements of the handbag. Once |
| easy to print on. The straps of your handbag must | | | | you've noted the measurements down, consider if |
| be made of soft fabric as well. The equipment you'll | | | | you wish to apply the photo design directly on the |
| need for this project is a computer with photo | | | | bag or on another fabric. For the latter, choose a |
| editing software application installed and a special | | | | swatch of cloth that has a different shade than the |
| printer that's able to print in non-paper materials. | | | | main color of the bag. This will create a beautiful |
| The first thing you should do is take measurements | | | | contrast of colors. Never mix any light color with |
| of your bag. Where do you wish to print your picture | | | | another light color or dark with dark. |
| on? People usually have their photos printed on one | | | | Use art scissors to cut borders and photos. Since |
| side of the bag only but you always have the option | | | | cutting a straight line is a challenge even for adults, |
| to print on the back as well. | | | | using art scissors will make cutting easier and prettier |
| Secondly, when you've taken measurements of the | | | | at the same time. Consider layering the design to |
| canvas, transfer the measurements into the | | | | create a 3D effect. |
| computer. That way, you'll know how much space | | | | Use transparent glue to paste paper decorations and |
| you're working with. | | | | the photo itself on the swatch of fabric. Always |
| Thirdly, choose the picture or pictures - if you wish | | | | cover your photo design with plastic to protect it |
| to mix and match or make a collage - you're going to | | | | from wear and tear and moisture. To attach the |
| use and paste them on the canvas. Background | | | | swatch to the bag, you should stitch it using thread |
| design and other decorations can be added before or | | | | of the same or contrasting color. Stitches itself, like |
| after pictures will be pasted. This depends on how | | | | the lazy daisy, can serve as decorations as well. |
| you plan all the images to superimpose each other. | | | | Whichever option you end up choosing, you're sure |
| If you're already satisfied with your canvas design, | | | | to end up with a great final product as long as you |
| it's time to have it printed on the face of your bag. | | | | dedicate time and lots of effort to the task. You can |
| Make sure that your bag is lying straight on the | | | | choose to make it into a gift even to give you the |
| ground without any creases. Allow the ink to dry for | | | | motivation you need. Good luck on creating that |
| at least an hour before use. | | | | picture perfect handbag! |
| MAKING A PICTURE HANDBAG USING YOUR OWN | | | | |