Dollar Store DIY Placemat Tote Bag Tutorial
Image credits: TheKimSix Fix via Youtube
Summer is almost here; get ready to hit the beach with this DIY summer tote bag from TheKimSix Fix on Youtube! This tote bag is made with just two placemats from Dollar Store – can you believe that? It’s super easy to make and inexpensive. What’s more, it will only take you less than ten minutes to make. It’s the perfect summer DIY with your friends, and you will surely love the result. I love the fact that you can make this in any design, depending on what placemats you will buy. You can also mix and match; it’s totally up to you. Try making this today by watching the video tutorial below for the step by step instructions.
Materials:
- two placemats from Dollar Store
- two 26″ length of 1″ wide nylon webbing
Directions:
Step 1
Line your two placemats on top of each other, right sides together, making sure one of the long sides is lined up evenly. Then, sew a straight line on one of the short ends of the bag. Repeat with the other short end. Lastly, stitch a single line to one of the long edges, making sure that the sides are evenly lined up.
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Step 2
After sewing, turn your bag right side out. Next, attach the straps. From the inside of the bag, a few inches over from the edge, insert one end of your nylon strap, about 1″ to 1 & 1/2″ below the top of the bag opening. Sew back and forth across the strap until it’s firmly attached. Move to the other end of the bag, making sure not to twist the strap, and repeat the process. Attach the other strap to the side of the bag with the same steps.
