Child’s Artwork Tote Bag

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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.

13 Replies to “Child’s Artwork Tote Bag”

  1. 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!

  2. 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!

  3. 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!

  4. 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

  5. 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 !!

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