How To Make A Cinched Belt Tote

Follow a few simple steps to transform your basic canvas bag.

By Madeline Jacobs

February 13, 2013

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What You Need
-Cotton tote bag
-Colored belt
-Fabric scissors
-Pencil
-Grid ruler
-Fray Check
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Draw Line
Turn the bag inside out and lay it flat. Line the ruler up with one side at the bottom of the handle. Starting 1 1/2 inches away, draw a 1-inch line.

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Cut Along Lines
Carefully cut a slit along each pencil line.
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Apply Fray Check
Apply Fray Check along each cut, and allow it to dry.

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The Finished Tote
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Draw Another Line
Draw another line on the other side of the handle, also 1-inch long, starting from 1 1/2 inches away.

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Repeat On Other Side
Repeat on the other side of the strap, and again on the other side of the bag.
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Thread Belt
Thread the belt through the cuts. Cinch and buckle the belt.

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