| How to Move On Posted: 17 Aug 2019 05:00 PM PDT After a breakup, it's normal to feel caught up in the past. Moving on might seem like a difficult feat, so just focus on taking baby steps. Immediately after your breakup, take care of yourself so your broken heart will start to mend. Then, you can focus on working through your emotions and building your independence. When you're ready, begin dating again with the goal of making a connection. [Edit]Dealing with Heartbreak - Focus on self-care in the week after a breakup. Breakups can feel awful, but self-care can help you feel better. Make sure you're meeting your personal needs, and give yourself permission to do healthy activities that make you feel better. Additionally, push yourself to be active and social because it will boost your mood.[1]
- For instance, eat your favorite healthy recipes, take a dance class, or get a spa treatment. Similarly, invite your friends to play a sport together, like basketball or bowling.
- Establish a new routine to help you take control of your life. Now is the time to create the life you want, and a new routine can help! Create a schedule for your day that helps you keep track of your responsibilities, work on your goals, spend time with friends, and engage in your hobbies. Then, adjust your schedule as needed to keep yourself on track.[2]
- Include your meals, shower, and chores in your schedule so you don't forget them.
- Do something every day that you enjoy. You deserve to be happy!
- For instance, take a shower, eat a healthy breakfast, journal, go to work/school, meet friends for dinner, paint, take an online class, and start winding down an hour before bed.
- Keep yourself active so you don't ruminate in your thoughts. While you might feel like curling up into a ball with a pint of ice cream, this will likely make you feel worse. Instead, do something that gets you out of your head, like exercising, playing a game, or meeting a friend for coffee. This will help you feel better as you work through your negative emotions.[3]
- Ask a friend or relative to do something with you. If no one is available, go out and be around people in public. You might go to the park, work in a coffee shop, or attend a Meetup.
- Have fun with your friends and family. Create a community for yourself so you have a thriving support system. Talk or text with the people you love every day. Additionally, invite them to spend time with you. This will help you realize that you have a lot of people in your life who love you.[4]
- Try to spend time with a friend or family member every day. As an example, you might have dinner with them, invite them over for a game night, or join them for a walk.
- Get rid of physical and digital reminders of your ex. Seeing items that remind you of your ex will trigger your negative feelings because they'll remind you of happier times that are lost. Collect any photos, gifts, or mementos from your relationship and toss or donate them. Then, delete your digital photos and any texts or messages your ex sent you. Finally, unfollow their social media pages.[5]
- If you don't want to throw the items out, box them up and give them to a friend for safekeeping. When you're ready, you can either discard or retrieve the box.
- You can save a few of the digital photos to a special file for later if you like. For instance, you might not want to delete the photos of your birthday party just because your ex is in them, but it's best that you have them out of sight until you're over the breakup.
[Edit]Processing Your Emotions - Take charge of your future instead of thinking of yourself as a victim. If your ex broke up with you or did something wrong, you might feel hurt and helpless following your breakup. However, thinking of yourself as a victim will only make your situation worse. To help yourself move forward, focus on the things you have control over and look for ways you can build a future that excites you. Here are some ways to do that:
- Remind yourself that you can't change people, but you can change how you react to them. For example, you can't change the fact that your ex cheated, but you can treat it like a foolish mistake instead of a malicious act.
- When you catch yourself thinking about the past, turn your thoughts to how you'll use it to have a better future. For instance, you now know how strong you are and have faced a big fear!
- Decide what you want in your next partner so you know what to look for moving forward.
- Allow yourself to feel your emotions. When you're feeling a lot of negative emotions, it's normal to want to push those feelings down. However, this will just extend your heartache. To move on, you need to give yourself permission to feel. Additionally, acknowledge and name your emotions and how they're affecting you so you can work through them.[6]
- Don't distract yourself to avoid feeling sad because it will prevent you from moving on.
- For instance, you might say to yourself, "I'm feeling really angry right now and it's making my stomach hurt," or "I feel a lot of despair that's making my chest feel tight."
- Express your emotions so that you can release them. Listen to what your body needs so that you can release your emotions. You might need to cry, scream, shake, or exercise to get it out. Additionally, you might vent your emotions to a friend or in a letter that you later destroy. Do what you need to do to feel better.
- For example, you might go for a long run or have a good cry.
- It's okay if you need to express your emotions in more than one day.
- Reflect on what you've learned from this relationship. While breakups are painful, they're also great teachers. Think about what you've been through and how you can use this relationship to improve your future. Treat this as a learning opportunity rather than a failure or a waste of time.[7]
- Most relationships don't work out, and you need to go through them to learn what you really want and need in a partner. It hurts, but it will help you have a better future.
- Examine your past relationships to look for repeating patterns. Chances are, this heartache is rooted in your past. You may be repeating patterns you learned as a child. Thinking about your childhood relationships and past breakups can help you identify patterns you're repeating so you can stop. This will help you have better relationships in the future.
- For instance, you might have trouble communicating because your parents didn't like talking about their feelings. This might be hurting your romantic relationships, but it's also something you can fix.
- Similarly, you might realize that you always pursue people who are emotionally unavailable to you. Moving forward, you could work on identifying those habits early so you can avoid forming relationships with people who will treat you that way.
- Forgive yourself and your ex. Everyone makes mistakes, but holding onto painful emotions will only make things worse. If your ex hurt you, forgive them for the mistake and focus on your future. Similarly, forgive yourself for your role in the breakup and for choosing the wrong person.[8]
- Forgiving someone is about you, not them. It doesn't mean that they didn't do anything wrong. Instead, it helps you move on and let go.
[Edit]Building Your Independence - Meet your own needs for love and validation. Don't expect your partner to fulfil your needs or wants. Instead, be that person for yourself. This will help you be more independent and strong moving forward. Figure out what you need, then work on giving it to yourself.[9]
- For instance, you might have a need to be told you're beautiful every day. To satisfy that need, look in the mirror every morning and say, "Good morning, beautiful."
- Similarly, you might want someone to tell you everything will be okay. Do this for yourself by posting positive affirmations around your home and workspace.
- Enjoy doing what you want on your own terms. Embracing the freedom to make decisions for yourself can help you assert your independence. Start making decisions based on what makes you happy rather than what you did when you were with your ex. Cut your hair how you like it, choose clothes that make you feel your best, and adopt habits that feel right to you.
- If you lived with your ex, this might mean changing up how you clean your home, doing the dishes your way, or storing items how you like them.
- If you didn't live with your partner, it could mean hanging out at your favorite spots, taking a route you prefer, or watching the shows you like.
- Set and work toward personal goals. Now is the time to go after the things you want. Imagine what you want your life to look like in a few years, then write down 1-3 goals that will help you get there. Next, break those goals down into actionable steps that you can take. Finally, set a timeline for achieving each actionable step toward your goals.[10]
- For instance, your 3 goals might be to "Pursue my passion in my career," "Live a healthier lifestyle," and "Pursue a creative hobby."
- To achieve your career goal, your first 3 actionable steps might be to ask your boss to work on projects that use your talents, to open a freelancing account, and to order business cards.
- For your healthy lifestyle goal, your first 3 actionable steps might be to enroll in a dancing class, to meal prep for the week, and to start meditating every day.
- Your first 3 actionable steps for your hobby goal might be to join a local group of artists, to enroll in a weekend crafting workshop, and to draw during your lunch break.
- Pursue the hobbies and interests that make you happy. When you're in a relationship, you often have to give up part of yourself. Now is the time to reclaim the activities and interests that make you happy! Make a list of the things you used to enjoy before you got with your ex, as well as hobbies you've always wanted to try. Then, incorporate these things into your daily life.[11]
- For instance, take an art class, join a community theater production, join a gaming community, visit a maker space, or learn to brew your own beer.
- Learn new skills that can help you grow as a person. Building your skills will help you feel more independent and can boost your self-esteem. Identify a skill that you've always wanted to learn or one that you think will help you build a better future for yourself. Then, take a free online class, go to workshops, attend an educational Meetup, or enroll in a class at a local community college.
- For instance, you might learn how to program so you can apply for a job you want.
- If you want to be more creative, you might take a writing or painting class.
- If you want to get better at relating to others, you could take a psychology or communications class.
- If you want to work on your fitness, enroll in a fitness program.
- Rearrange your living space so you can get a fresh start. Create a living space that fits the life you want moving forward. First, clear out your clutter, especially items that remind you of your life with your ex. Then, move your furniture around, replace your linens and display items that encourage you to pursue your interests. This will help you focus on the future instead of the past.[12]
- You don't have to replace everything you own! Moving things around can give your stuff a fresh look.
- If you lived with your ex, it's important that you change up your entire living space so that it feels like your home, not a home you shared with your ex.
[Edit]Returning to the Dating Scene - Avoid using a new relationship as a distraction. When you're dealing with heartbreak, finding someone new might seem like the perfect bandage. However, this couldn't be further from the truth! You need time to heal and find yourself before you'll be ready to date, and rebounding with someone new will hurt both you and them. Give yourself permission to take a break from dating while you focus on yourself.
- You don't have to stop going out. Go out with your friends, join a club or group that's related to your interests, or spend time with family.
- It may take you 6 months or longer to stop loving your ex, depending on how long you dated.
- Begin dating when you're ready for a connection but aren't rebounding. You'll know you're ready to start dating when you feel excited about the idea of having a genuine connection. Make sure you're focused on meeting people and relating to them, not on making yourself feel better. If you're sure that you're no longer on the rebound, put yourself out there and start dating again.[13]
- Don't use dating to make you feel better about yourself. This is a sign that you're on the rebound.
- Focus on making a connection, not on finding love. While the goal of dating might be to find a partner, you don't have to find one right away. It takes time to fall in love! Approach your dates as a chance to relate to someone else and to look for qualities that make the person a good match. When you find someone you like, take the time to get to know them before you fully open yourself to them.
- Don't focus on one person right away. Take the time to make a connection with different people to help you understand what you really want in a partner.
- Take things slowly instead of rushing into a relationship. When you make a connection with someone, spend time getting to know them. Go on dates, have long conversations, and meet their friends. While it's okay to have conversations about what you both want in the future, don't try to rush toward those goals. Give yourself time to truly get to know them so that your relationship can grow into something strong.
- When you first start dating someone, open up to them slowly, revealing a little of yourself at a time. This will help you build trust with them.
- Focus on the benefits of being single! Look for ways to have fun with your friends, assert your independence, and pursue what makes you happy.
- You don't have to do everything in a day! Take your time to build a life that you love and celebrate each baby step you take to move on.
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| How to Construct a Color Wheel Posted: 17 Aug 2019 09:00 AM PDT Explore the world of color by making your own color wheel. This project is great for kids who are learning how to create colors, as well as artists who are learning more about color relationships. You can customize your wheel by using your favorite medium and mixing your own hues, tints, and shades. Then, you can use the wheel as a reference for future art projects! [Edit]Drawing the Circles - Cut a piece of watercolor paper into a square. Tear off a piece of watercolor paper, which is sturdy enough to withstand watercolor and acrylic paint. Measure the size of your paper and use a ruler to cut it into a square if it's a rectangle. For example, if your paper is , cut it down to .[1]
- If you can't find watercolor paper, use paper that's designed to withstand paint, such as canvas paper.
- Make a dot in the center of the paper. Lay a ruler horizontally on the center of the square and make a small mark in the middle using a pencil. Then, turn the ruler vertically so it's lined up with your mark and make a small dot in the center.[2]
- The small dot will be the center of your color wheel.
- Use a compass to make a small circle away from the center. Attach a pencil to a drawing compass and stick the other leg of the compass on the center dot. Extend the pencil leg of the compass so it's about from the dot. Then, slowly rotate the compass to make a small circle.[3]
- If you don't have a drawing compass or don't need your color wheel to be precise, you can draw the circle freehand.
- Make another circle that's from the center dot. To create another row for your color wheel, make a slightly larger circle beyond the small one you just made. Adjust your compass so it's from the dot and rotate it to make a circle.[4]
- Draw the outer circle from the center. Move the leg of your drawing compass so it extends from the middle of the color wheel and draw the largest circle.[5]
- This will be the border for your color wheel.
- You should now have 3 rings for the color wheel that you'll divide into spaces.
[Edit]Dividing and Labeling the 12 Spaces - Write the numbers 1 through 12 clockwise around the outside of the wheel. Use your pencil to write 12 at the top of the outer ring and 6 near the bottom of the ring. Fill in the rest of the numbers so they're evenly spaced just like on a clock.[6]
- Writing the numbers will make it easier to evenly divide the wheel into triangular spaces.
- Draw a straight line from between the 12 and 1 to between the 6 and 7. Lay your ruler so it's in between the 12 and 1. Line up the other end of the ruler so it passes right between the 6 and 7. Then, use your pencil to draw a straight line through the center of the color wheel.[7]
- The line should go through the center dot you drew in the middle of the color wheel.
- Continue to make straight lines between the numbers so they cross the wheel. Turn your paper or the ruler so the ruler is in between the next set of numbers. Then, draw another line across the wheel. Keep doing this until you've divided the wheel into 12 triangular spaces.[8]
- The color wheel will now look like a dartboard if you've drawn the segments correctly.
- Label each segment with the color you'll put there. You can write the color or put an abbreviation directly under the number for the segment. Move around the color wheel clockwise and list every color. To make a classic color wheel these colors should correspond with the numbers you wrote for the segments:[9]
- 12 - Yellow
- 1 - Yellow-green
- 2 - Green
- 3 - Blue-green
- 4 - Blue
- 5 - Blue-violet
- 6 - Violet
- 7 - Red-violet
- 8 - Red
- 9 - Red-orange
- 10 - Orange
- 11 - Yellow-orange
[Edit]Adding Primary Colors, Tints, and Shades - Decide what type of paint to use. Choose a medium that blends easily and you're comfortable with using. Experienced painters might choose watercolor or oil paint, for instance, while kids or beginners might like acrylic or tempera paint.[10]
- Although you can use crayons or colored pencils, it may be harder to mix colors with these.
- Put the primary paint colors on a paint palette. Squirt a coin-sized amount of red, yellow, and blue paint onto a paint palette and leave the rest of the palette empty so you can mix colors.[11]
- If you're using watercolor paints, mix red, blue, and yellow puddles on your palette.
- Paint the primary colors in the biggest segments. Dip your paintbrush into a primary color and paint the biggest segment of the outer circle for red, yellow, and blue. Painting with the pure color is called the hue.[12]
- Remember to rinse your brush thoroughly in between colors.
- Mix the secondary colors and paint the remaining hue segments. Use the colors you labeled on the wheel as a guide to blend secondary colors. For example, mix yellow and blue on your palette to create green, a secondary color. Then, paint this green hue in the biggest segment of your wheel under the label "#2/green". To make the other secondary colors, mix:[13]
- Yellow + red = orange
- Blue + red = purple
- Create the tertiary hues for your wheel. At this point, half of the biggest segments should be filled with primary and secondary hues. Now, combine a primary color with the secondary color next to it to make a tertiary hue. Use these hues to fill in the biggest segments according to your color label. To make the tertiary hues, combine:[14]
- Red + purple = red-purple
- Red + orange = red-orange
- Blue + purple = blue-purple
- Blue + green = blue-green
- Yellow + orange = yellow-orange
- Yellow + green = yellow-green
- Add white to create the tint for each color and paint the segment below each hue. Now, blend enough white paint into each primary, secondary, and tertiary hue to lighten the color. Once you've blended enough to see a noticeable difference, paint the space directly below each hue.[15]
- The tint is simply the hue plus white.
- Add black to the hues to make shades of each color. Rinse your brush well to remove any white paint and then blend a pure hue with a little black. This will darken the hue to make the shade for the color. Then, paint the smallest segment for each color using the shade.[16]
- Remember to rinse your brush well so you don't muddle the paint.
- Play around by making color wheels with different materials. For example, make a color wheel using pastels, beads, crayons, or finger paints.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Pencil
- Eraser
- Ruler
- sheet of sturdy paper or poster board
- Compass
- Watercolor paints or acrylic paints, optional
- Paintbrush
- Paint palette
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| How to Make a Simple Cloth Bag Posted: 17 Aug 2019 01:00 AM PDT Whether it is to present a gift or store your items, making your own bag is a great way to save money and recycle. A t-shirt bag is 1 of the easiest that you can make, because it does not involve any sewing. If you want to get more crafty, however, you can try a simple draw-string pouch or a handled tote bag! [Edit]Tying a No-Sew T-shirt Bag - Choose a t-shirt you won't mind cutting up, and turn it inside-out. The size of the t-shirt does not matter. You can use a small shirt for a small bag, or a large shirt for a larger bag. It would be best if you use a regular t-shirt rather than a fitted one, however.[1]
- Consider using a shirt with an interesting print or graphic on the front. This will be visible on the outside of the bag once you are done.
- If the shirt is white, consider tie dyeing it. If it is black, you could do a reverse tie dye with bleach!
- The shirt can be old, but make sure that it is clean and without any holes or stains.
- Cut the sleeves off using the seams as a guide. If you want longer handles, fold the shirt in half first, then extend your cut below the armpits. By folding the shirt in half, you can ensure that both long handles will come out symmetrical.
- Try to use a good pair of fabric scissors for this. Regular scissors will still work, but they don't give you as clean of a cut.
- Cut the collar off. How much you cut off of the neck is up to you, but make sure that you cut the same amount off of the back as you did off of the front. Also, try to leave of space between the neckline and the sleeves. This will make your handles more durable.[2]
- To make your neckline more even, trace the curve using a marker and a bowl or plate first.
- Decide on the length of your bag, then draw a line across the shirt. How long you make your bag is up to you, but remember that your bag will stretch a little when you put things inside it. If you want your bag to be the same length as your shirt, simply make the line about above the hem.[3]
- Use a ruler or some other straight edge to make the line as even as possible.
- You need this horizontal line because you will be cutting a fringe into the bottom edge of your shirt.
- Cut wide slits into the hem, stopping at the line. Make these slits about wide. Start on the left side of the shirt and finish on the right. Be sure to cut through both layers of the shirt as well as the side seams. When you are done, you'll end up with a shirt that has a tasseled bottom.[4]
- If you need to, draw guidelines for the slits before you begin cutting.
- Turn the shirt right-side-out, then tie the tassels together. Turn your shirt right-side-out first. Take the first tassel on the front of the shirt and tie it to the first tassel on the back of the shirt into a single knot. Repeat this step for all of the tassels until you reach the other side of your shirt.[5]
- Don't worry if the single knot doesn't seem very secure. The next step will resolve that.
- The knots and tassels will be part of your bag's final design. If you don't want them to be visible, then don't turn your shirt right-side-out.
- Tie the adjacent tassels together to hide the gaps. Your bag will likely have tiny gaps between the knots. You will need to hide them, or your bag won't be able to hold small items. To do this, you will need to tie the first and second tassels together, the third and forth tassels together, and so forth.[6]
- Do this for both sides of the bag. Start with the front, then do the back.
- Trim the tassels, if desired. Depending how how short you make the bag, the tassels can be either very long or very short. If you want your tassels to be shorter, trim them down to your desired length. Don't go shorter than , however!
- If you are keeping the tassels on the inside of your bag, you should trim them down as well so that they don't get tangled.
- If you want to keep the tassels long, consider adding some pony beads onto them. Tie knots under the beads, if needed, to keep them in place.
[Edit]Sewing a Drawstring Bag - Cut a rectangle out of fabric. Choose a durable fabric, such as cotton, linen, canvas, or jersey. Use a tailor's chalk or pen and a ruler to draw a rectangle on the back of the fabric. Cut the fabric out with fabric scissors.[7]
- The fabric can be solid colored or it can have a print on it.
- This pattern already includes seam allowances, so you don't need to add more.
- You can make a bigger/smaller bag if you want to, but keep the proportions the same. Make it twice as long as it is wide.
- Fold 1 of the long edges down by and iron it. Turn your fabric so that the back (wrong side) is facing you. Fold 1 of the edges down by . Secure it with sewing pins, then press it flat with an iron. This will make the top of your bag.[8]
- Use a heat setting on your iron that is safe for your fabric. For example, if you are making a linen bag, use the linen setting on your iron.
- Sew 2 lines across the folded edge to create a drawstring channel. The first line needs to be down from the top of the folded. The second line needs to be from the fold. When you are done, you will have a space between the 2 lines; this space will make the channel for the ribbon to go through.
- You can match the thread color to the fabric, or you can use a contrasting color. For example, if you are making a white bag, try red thread for a simple design.
- Use a straight stitch for this. If you are working with stretchy fabric, use a zigzag stitch instead.
- Be sure to backstitch so that the stitching doesn't come undone. This is where you reverse the sewing machine for 2 to 3 stitches.
- Fold your fabric in half, widthwise, with the wrong side facing out. Turn your fabric so that the front (right side) is facing you. Bring the narrow edges together to fold the fabric in half. Insert sewing pins along the bottom and side edge of the rectangle.
- Do not insert any sewing pins along the top or side folded edges.
- It does not matter how many sewing pins you use, or how close together they are. As long as they hold the fabric in place, you are good.
- Sew along the bag together using a seam allowance. When sewing the side, skip the gap between the 2 horizontal lines you sewed earlier, or you won't be able to insert the drawstring. When you are done, remove the sewing pins.
- Use a straight stitch for woven fabric, and a zigzag stitch for stretchy fabric.
- Remember to backstitch when you start and finish sewing.
- You are only sewing where the pins are. Do not sew across the top or side folded edges.
- Turn the bag right-side-out. For a nicer finish, cut the bottom corners off as close to the stitching as possible, before you turn the bag right-side-out. You can also finish the seams with a serger or a zigzag stitch, but this is not absolutely necessary.
- Some fabric frays more than others. If the fabric is fraying, then you should finish the seams with a serger or a zigzag stitch.
- Cut a long piece of ribbon or string. Choose a piece of ribbon or string that is no more than wide. Measure out , then cut it. This will make the drawstring that will open and close your bag.[9]
- Match the color to your bag, or use a contrasting color. For example, if you have a blue canvas bag, a thin, white rope would look nice.
- If your ribbon or string is made from polyester, singe the cut ends with a flame to prevent unraveling.
- If your ribbon or string is not made from polyester, seal the cut ends with fabric glue or fray-check. Let the ends dry before moving on.
- Use a safety pin to insert the drawstring. Pin the safety pin to the end of your drawstring. Find the wide gap on the inside of your bag, then insert the safety pin. Guide the safety pin through the channel until you reach the gap again. Remove the safety pin when you are done.
- Close the bag by scrunching it along the drawstring. Once you have the bag closed, ie the ends of the drawstring into a bow. If you'd like, you can place a pretty bead onto each end of the ribbon; tie each end into a knot to hold the bead on.
[Edit]Making a Tote Bag - Cut a piece of fabric twice the height you want your bag to be. The fabric needs to be the same width as your desired bag, plus for the side seam allowances. You should also add to the overall height for the hems.
- For example, if you want a bag, your fabric should be .
- Use a sturdy fabric, such as canvas, cotton, linen or canvas.
- Fold the narrow edges down by to make the hems. Turn your fabric so that the back (wrong) side is facing you. Fold the narrow edges down by , then insert sewing pins to keep them down. Press them with an iron to make them nice and crisp.
- Use the right heat setting on your iron for the fabric that you are using.
- Sew the hems as close to the raw edge as you can. A seam allowance that is between should be fine. Use a straight stitch for woven fabrics, and a zigzag stitch for stretchy fabrics. Be sure to backstitch when you start and finish sewing, and to remove the pins when you are done.
- If you don't know how to sew, you can use iron-on hem tape or fabric glue.
- Match the thread color to the fabric, or use a contrasting color for a more interesting effect.
- Fold the fabric in half, with the right sides facing in. Turn the fabric so that the front (right) side is facing you. Bring both of the hemmed edges together, then secure the raw edges with sewing pins. Leave the top, hemmed edges alone.
- Sew the side hems using a seam allowance. Use a straight stitch for woven fabrics, and a zigzag stitch for stretchy fabrics. Backstitch when you start and finish sewing, and remember to remove the pins as you sew.
- If you don't know how to sew, you can use iron-on hem tape or fabric glue.
- For a nicer finish, go over the side seams with a serger or a zigzag stitch.
- Trim off the bottom corners as close to the stitching as you can to reduce bulk.
- Cut a long strip of fabric for the handle or shoulder strap. The strip can be whatever length you want it to be, but it needs to be twice the width, plus a seam allowance. You can cut 1 long strip to make a shoulder strap, or 2 short strips to make handles.
- The strap or handle does not have to match your bag. You can use a contrasting color to make your bag look more interesting.
- Use sturdy, woven fabric for this, like cotton, linen, or canvas. Don't use stretchy fabric.
- Fold the strip in half, then sew it with a seam allowance. Fold the strip in half lengthwise with the right sides facing in. Secure the long edge with sewing pins, then sew along it using a seam allowance and a straight stitch. Remove the pins as you sew and remember to backstitch.
- Don't iron the strip yet; you will need to turn it inside-out first.
- Turn the strip inside-out, the press it with an iron. Clip a safety pin to 1 of the narrow ends, put it through the length of the strip, and out the other narrow end. Remove the safety pin, then press the strip with an iron.
- For a nicer finish, tuck the raw edges into the narrow ends of your strip by , then sew over them using a seam allowance.
- Turn your bag right-side-out and attach the handles. If you made a shoulder strap, attach each end to the top of each side seam. If you made handles, attach your first handle to the front of the bag, and the second handle to the back.
- You attach the handles by sewing or with fabric glue. For a nicer finish, attach them to the inside of the bag.
- If you attached the handles to the outside of the bag, consider adding a pretty button, flower, or other embellishment to the bottom of each strap or handle to hide the joint.
- Add a Velcro closure, if you want the bag to open and close. Cut a piece of Velcro. Find the center of the front and back top hem. Glue each piece of Velcro to the inside of your bag, right against the top edge of the hem. Wait until the glue dries, then press the Velcro together to close the bag.
- Avoid using self-adhesive Velcro. The glue will eventually come off.
- For best results, use fabric glue. You can use hot glue in a pinch, however.
- Finished!
- Decorate your bag with embroidery, stencils, or beading.
- You can use staples in a pinch, but your bag won't be very strong.
- When making a t-shirt bag, you can sew across the bottom instead of making a knotted fringe.
- Make a bunch of bags and give them away as gifts.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Tying a No-Sew T-shirt Bag - T-shirt
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Pen
[Edit]Sewing a Drawstring Bag - Fabric
- Ribbon or string
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Sewing machine
- Safety pin
[Edit]Making a Tote Bag - Fabric
- Scissors
- Sewing pins
- Safety pin
- Iron
- Sewing machine or needles and thread
- Velcro (optional)
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