Create illustrations

Hello,
I need advice about how to do a certain task.
I have template with dimensions of normal carrying bag with handle. My client places desired text on the sides of the bag as follows:
I need to create a visualisation in the form of bag. I send this to the client then.
Please tell me how can i do that. what tool is best for that and please guide me to any tutorial where i can learn how to do it.
thanks in advance.

Well, ideally you could model the object in a proper 3D application, doing it on Photoshop alone is a bit difficult.
Using the 3D > New Shape From Layer > Cube you could set the proportions and define Diffuse Textures for the various sides and insert the content there.
The shading for the folds is just crudely painted.
Another option would be to photograph a white bag, slice the layout up into segments (preferably as Smart Objects), set them to Blend Mode Multiply and Warp or Puppet Warp them to conform to the actual shapes.
Doing that without the photograph as pure illustration is possible, but fairly arduous.

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