How to: Custom Summer Bag
create a custom bag/hat
A simple quick & fun 10-30 minute DIY to customize & bring new life into the straw/rattan/canvas bags and hats you have laying around or a cost effective way to make customized items for your next beach trip, vacation or bachelorette party! You can substitute a needle and thread for glue for completing with kids.
p.s. this method can also be used with straw hats!
Watch the IGTV and read below for a step-by-step how to & scroll to for your custom bag/hat shopping list!
Customization Shopping List:
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Straw, Rattan or Canvas Bag or Hat
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Buy a similar bag on amazon here, actual bag is Draper James
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Buy a similar hat on amazon here, actual hat is L-space
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Disappearing ink
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Embroidery floss
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Rope or String
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Curved Sewing Needle
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Scissors
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Optional Glue
Custom Rope DESIGN #1: WAVE
Gather materials & find a peaceful spot
Draw your design with disappearing ink
Use a curved needle for ease & time saving; I used the larger needle for this design but either will work!
Add thread to your needle, I suggest about an arms length. Tie a double knot at the bottom
Bring your need from the inside of your project to the working surface, pull all the way through
Use a spiral stitch or X stitch, add as much room between stitches as you’d like. I recommend closed stitching around curves and corners
Continue to stitch along your drawn design
Cut the end of your rope as you finish, adding glue to avoid fraying if needed/desired
That’s it! This took me a little less than ten minutes
Design 2: word or phrase
Sketch out your design using disappearing ink, ink will fade in 20-30 minutes
Use the same method, wrapping and stitching the string around your design
I chose to change colors of the thread, creating an alternating pattern
Due to fading redraw your design as you approach each letter if needed
Don’t be afraid to cut & reapply the rope around turns
Continue to follow your design
Cut your design as it is finished
