Altered Tote
By Roben-Marie Smith
video of the month
Join artist Roben-Marie Smith for some creative "altered tote" inspiration! Roben-Marie has used a variety of artistic techniques to alter her tote in our FREE how-to video. She first dyed the bag using walnut ink then embellished it with various fibers and embellishments. We have included some pictures so you can see the project in detail and don't miss the FREE how-to video to see how Roben-Marie altered her bag.

Supplies from The Shoppe at Somerset:




Other Supplies Include:


  • Stick Pins
  • Sewing Machine
  • White thread
  • Invisible thread
  • Cotton balls
  • Fibers
  • Laces and trim
  • Large bowl and water
  • Spray bottle with water
  • Four vintage buttons
  • Beacon's Fabric-Tac
  • Glue Stick

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Products used:
Craft Tote
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Velvet Leaves
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Scrapper's Floss - White
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Craft and Painter's Tote
Measures 12"W x 13 1/2"H x 5"D
Price: 15.99
SKU: 5AL-TOTEH
Little Bag of Velvet Leaves
Price: 8.95
SKU: 5FL-WN_LB_VL
Scrapper's Floss - White
30 yards, Acid Free
Price: 3.19
SKU: 5KF-00292
Ledger FLourish
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Sticky Back Canvas
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Kushgrip Snip Scissors
Price: 12.45
SKU: 5TO-817
Walnut Ink Crystals
2 oz.
Price: 7.95
SKU: 5TS-WALNUT001






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