Wednesday, September 05, 2012

DIY - Missglamorazzi Inspired Tote Bag!

Last week I linked to a video where Ingrid or Missglamorazzi made this adorable no-sew tote bag using only duct tape and staples. I was hooked and knew I needed to make one of these. So me and my Mom went to Fabric Land and got a bold and bright floral print fabric and black belting for handles. Then we went to Walmart and got the duct tape. She got yellow and I got a bright highlighter green.
 
I am not going to do a complete step by step on how to make it here but I will link the video again. This bag was super simple to make and took me about an hour. Below the pictures I will have some tips and tricks that I think might make it easier for you to make this awesome tote bag if you should decide too!
 
In this video Ingrid used:
-Two pieces of 18"x21" fabric
-Standard size stapler
-Scissors
-Tape measure or ruler
-Two 24" pieces of belting for handles
-Duct tape
-An iron
 
For my tote bag I used:
-Two pieces of 18"x21" fabric (which I cut out of a larger piece of fabric)
-Standard size stapler
-Scissors (both regular and fabric scissors)
-Tape measure
-Two 24" pieces of belting for handles
-Duct tape
 
Tips & Tricks
1. When getting your fabric I would recommend getting pieces already cut to the 18"x21" dimensions. It was very hard to measure and cut out the fabric perfectly and by the end the two pieces I cut were not the same size and didn't line up so I had to do some trimming.
2. Walmart sells tons of different sets of fabric already cut to this size so next time I will be buying them pre-cut.
3. When it comes to scissors if you can find or have scissors that are made to cut fabric this will make it much easier for you if you are cutting from a larger piece of fabric. I found that regular scissors were too dull and fabric scissors cut through the duct tape easier as well.
4. When buying the duct tape think about what kind of bag you want to make. My roll had 15 yards and that was enough for a bag without a square bottom. I was 2 pieces of duct tape short when I made it into a square bottom bag. My mom's roll has 20 yards so she will have more then enough for making the square bottom.
5. I did not iron my fabric and when it came to putting the duct tape on the back where there were wrinkles it was hard to get the tape to stick. I would definitely recommend ironing the fabric first.
6. Do not keep your tote bag in a super hot area or directly in the sun for long, because it will cause the glue on the back of the duct tape to soften, melt, and peel away from the fabric. This didn't happen to me but my dad said it will so I should put it as a helpful hint to others who make and use this bag.
 
 
As you can see I filled the bag with a ton of stuff! I had a textbook, iPad, wallet, change purse, puffer, keys, agenda, and hardcover book and it lifted no problem. To tear or ripping, it held up extremely well.
 
 
This is me lifting it off the ground with everything above in it and there were no problems.
 
 
 
Did you make one of these Missglamorazzi Tote Bags? If so leave me a link to your blog below, I would love to check yours out! :)

 
 

11 comments:

  1. I kinda wanna try this out! But with what I like to call "monsoon season" in the Maritimes, it's too wet outside to carry this type of bag around.. boooo

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    1. Yeah I would not recommend when it is raining but hopefully soon you'll get some dry weather. Every time I use this bag I just feel awesome cause I know that I made it myself!

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  2. You did such a great job! I really want to try this out soon- thanks for the tips and tricks!:)

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    1. Thank you! It is so easy and hopefully my tips and tricks make it even easier for you!

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  3. Great job Chelsey! Yours look so pretty!
    Laura

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    1. Thanks Laura!! This fabric is so bright and fun...it really helps me feel like summer is still around!

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  4. This has made me want to try it out! Looks amazing, great job! :) xx

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    1. It is so easy to make Laura! I use mine almost every day! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment it really means alot.
      Feel free to follow for more DIY posts to come!

      :) CHelsey

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  5. Where did you get the belting? I tried michaels and hobby lobby and neither had it. I have everything else and already started making my bag but I can't finish it now because I can't seem to find the belting. :(

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  6. I found the belting at fabric land. They had a ton of different colours

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  7. this and the you tube video was really helpful so thanks

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