Swim Bag tutorial 3

Hello Thermoweb readers!  It’s Andy from A Bright Corner, with a tutorial for a fun and quick swim bag.  On these hot summer days, I’m finding that we need a small-ish bag to bring some basics with us to the pool.  I found this pre-made bag at my local JoAnn Fabrics, but I’ve also seen them at other big box craft supply shops.  It’s the perfect size for a towel, a tube of sunscreen and a good book!


swim bag 6

I’ll show you how to add some iCraft® Deco Foil™ to the pre-made bag to give it some personality! Here’s what you’ll need:

 

First, download and print the Splash Template.  Then, using a pencil, trace each letter and splash shape on to a sheet of Hot Melt Adhesive.  Cut out each shape right on the lines.

swim bag 8

Place the letters and splash shapes on to the bag.  Use a ruler to make sure the letters are even with the bottom of the bag (mine are 2″ up from the bottom of the bag.)

 

 

swim bag 10

 

Use an iron to press the shapes in place.

 

swim bag 12

Let them cool completely, then peel off the paper.

swim bag 13

Cut a sheet of Teal Deco Foil™ to cover the splash shapes and letters.  Following the instructions on the package, press foil on to the Hot Melt Adhesive.  You can see in the photos below that I used two smaller sheets of Deco Foil™ and applied them to just half of the shapes at a time.  I prefer to apply the foil in smaller sections like this, and if you do the same, just be sure to only iron over the sections that are covered with foil!

swim bag 14

Let the project cool completely, then peel off the Foil sheet.



swim bag 17

 

And your bag is done!  I love using iCraft® Deco Foils™ to add fun details to everyday things.

 

swim bag 19

 

Now off to the pool we go!

 

Swim Bag Tutorial FB

7 Comments on Deco Foil Swim Bag Tutorial

  1. Kaholly
    July 23, 2015 at 5:49 am (9 years ago)

    Just like that! What a fun, fast, and easy project. You are too sweet for sharing!

  2. renee
    July 28, 2015 at 12:04 am (9 years ago)

    I did not know this existed!!! Hopefully it’s reasonably priced 😉 so I can get crafty with some pillows!

    • admin
      July 28, 2015 at 8:24 am (9 years ago)

      It is Renee! And this week we have a giveaway on the blog so be sure to enter to win!

  3. Ada
    July 28, 2015 at 6:13 pm (9 years ago)

    Can you wash the bag afterwards? Will the foil peel off?

    • admin
      July 28, 2015 at 6:35 pm (9 years ago)

      Ada with all Deco Foil items we recommend gentle wash..inside out then hang to dry for best results.

  4. Pat
    July 28, 2015 at 11:28 pm (9 years ago)

    Can I use a cricket to cut out the letters

    • admin
      July 29, 2015 at 8:38 am (9 years ago)

      Hi Pat…you can use a Cricut, Silhouette, Sizzix..you name it! Apply the Deco Foil Hot Melt Adhesive first to your Deco Foil and then die cut and then press to the fabric.