Studded Tote W/ Chain Strap

DIY Quick Gift

Posted by Jenna C.

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Styling Tips:
1. This bag looks great with a casual outfit.
2. Try rocking it with our Rocker Pearls DIY Necklace!

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You Will Need (5 things)

  • 1 Black Tote Bag (Available at any craft store)
  • Metal Chain with Braided Leather
  • 3 yd Frosted Iron On Studs - Silver
  • Iron
  • Needle & Thread

Steps (8 steps, 60 minutes)

  1. 1

    Prepare materials and plug in your iron.

  2. 2

    Measure the height of your tote. Cut strips of studded trim based on your measurements. We cut 11 strips at 14" each.

  3. 3

    Line up strips the way you would like them to end up on your tote.

  4. 4

    Starting with the left side, place a piece of paper over one strip, and iron on for 30 seconds. Be very careful, you must hold the strip to ensure straight placement. The studs also get very hot from the iron so be careful!

  5. 5

    Continue to iron on all strips until you are finished. It is okay if the strip is longer than the bag, you can always clip off the ends. Now, prepare to sew on the chain strap.

  6. 6

    Sew the leather part of the chain into the side seam of the inside of the tote. We left about 3 inches of chain on the inside of either end.

  7. 7

    Repeat with the other side. You are now finished and should totally rock this bag!!

  8. 8

    Love it!!!!!