Do more with your child’s artwork! I used my embroidery machine to sew my daughter’s drawing onto the fabric, but you could transfer your child’s design and hand embroider, print on fusible paper or printable fabric, have your child draw with fabric markers, or a number of other options. We use tote bags frequently and I thought it would be nice to have a pint sized version. They can haul their own snacks to the park, carry home groceries, or tote a change of clothes.
Here is the tutorial for the bag: childs-artwork-tote-bag. The pocket method that I used is a bit different from the version pictured above and the pocket is smaller (6″x6″ finished size). Also, I did not include specific instructions about creating the drawing on the pocket, but you could use any of the methods mentioned above. So this is a versatile tote bag pattern that you could edit in many ways.
Great idea! My grandson will love supplying the artwork! Thanks, Mandy
This is so cute! What a really good idea! I’ve seen a lot written on converting kids’ art to embroidery, but never with any end result – just the embroidery. I love this bag, and the simplicity of the embroidery! Perfect!
This is such a sweet idea!
This is totally cute! Love the fabric combo. What a fun idea!
I love the look of this bag. I bought come vintage fabric and have been looking for a bag design to use it on – I can’t wait for the instructions/pattern for this bag! Thanks for a great blog!
I would love to make this bag for my son, a tutorial woulod be great!
Thanks!
What a great idea. I love how you personalized it with your daughter’s artwork.
I love that the bag does not look too childish even though the drawing was done by a child. I love the fabrics you used on this bag!
I made a similar tote with my little guy’s dino drawing. I think that all kids get a kick out of seeing their drawing in a sewing project.
I love this!
really nice!!! thank you for this tuto
love it. summoned by dear cousin to make this tote bag for her little princess birthday’s goodies bags ..and pocket will applique with sunbonnet sue ;D
WOW I never thought about using the child’s drawing ! I really LOVE that !! I recently got a new sewing machine that does some embroidery I haven’t had time to try it out yet but this will be on my list to do !! The little one will love this !! Lots of ideas you just gave me from this one project !!