You Won’t Believe The Incredibly Useful Item She Makes By Repurposing A Pair Of Old Pants (Watch!)

I was in need of one of these desperately, but could never remember to buy one when I was out. Then I ran across this easy tutorial for sewing one and talk about being relieved! Plus, I saved some money by making it!

Having made this, my life is much easier without having to juggle my purse, drink and a yoga mat! The brilliant thing she does, in her tutorial, by cutting up a pair of pants, to make her yoga bag, not only repurposed a pair of old pants, but she didn’t have to buy fabric!

This bag is designed for ease – mat slides in easily and there is no fussing with a closure, with the simple drawstring at the end of the bag. It has a comfortable strap that slings across the back or shoulder (or hand carry). She also added a convenient pocket to put your keys, sunglasses and cell phone in.

An adjustable strap would be a nice touch if you so choose, but this one-size-fits-most has been road tested on quite a few different body types, plus it’s simple to make.

Before I made my yoga mat bag I had a fabric strip tied around my mat and it was a real pain. It’s amazing how this little DIY project has freed me from so much frustration! You don’t realize how something like this can make such a difference in the way you feel, by the time you make it into your yoga class.

Watch how Caroline Dunn makes this cool yoga bag in her step by step tutorial.