Instructions for the May Day Bag:
Using two different colors of duc_ tape, pull out long strips and
tape them glue side to glue side overlapping by 1/2 width until the
piece is 7 inches long by 2 inches wide each. Do this twice. Fold each
piece in half. Lay one piece on top of the other with the folded edges
one lined up above the other. On the open short end use scissors and cut
the end into a curved shape. If done correctly, moving the top piece 90
degrees and lining up the bottom edges should give you a heart shape.
With this done correctly, now layer the pieces back on top of each other
perfectly. Using a drawing tool, mark every 1/2 inch on the folded edge,
then measure up 2 1/4 inches marking across the width every 1/2 inch
also. Draw lines up each piece. Cut up these lines from the folded edge
upwards. Do not cut all the way through to the curved edge. Stop at the
2 1/4 inch mark. Now the weaving begins. Placing the top piece at 90
degrees to the bottom piece and lining up to form a heart should help to
understand how the weave will begin. Know that one piece will be weaved
into the other and this will be done by alternating from the folded loop
end of a strip that weaves over or through the folded loop end of the
other pieces strips. Do this alternating weave through or over from one
end of the strips to the other pieces strips until the weave is
complete. The heart should form an openable pouch. Add a handle and
decorate as desired. Enjoy!