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This isn't a new idea - I've seen it done a lot of different ways,
but this is the way I did it and I'm sharing it with you.
When we go to the pool or beach we take a lot of stuff.
I never want to use any of my nice bags because I don't
want them to get wet or sandy or messy.
So I thought making a bag out of a towel would be the perfect solution,
because then I could throw it into the washing machine.
I also wanted it to be big enough to carry the kick boards
and other swim toys.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
1 large towel
thread
sewing machine
STEP ONETake your large towel and fold it over itself to form a bag shape.
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STEP TWO
Cut down your bag to the size you'd like it to be.
I was making the bag for my kids, so I didn't want it so big
that it was dragging the ground.
Sew around three of the sides - leaving the top open for the bag.
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STEP THREE
Take the pieces you cut from the short sides of the towel
and lay them into two sets - right sides together - pin one edge -
and sew.
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STEP FOUR
Fold the long strip over like a hot dog bun - right sides together -
and pin the open edge.
Sew closed.
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STEP SIX
Pin the right sides of the straps to the inside/wrong side of your bag.
I pinned mine 2" in from each side and then sewed it on
in the pattern below for strength.
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And there you have your Beach Towel Tote!
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If you'd like to see how I made the awesome Surfer's Ponchos -
then be sure to click over to my Hooded Surfer Poncho tutorial!
10 comments:
These bags really are a great idea! We have a lake in the neigbourhood so maybe it's time I made a stylish bag!!
Jo-Anna
this is such a cute idea:)
How cute! I love this idea:) Saw you on Tatertots and Jello!
Hello! I featured this here at Coffee and their Kisses. Please come by and grab a featured button that's located on my left hand side bar! Thanks again!
Love it!! I love that you made it so larget too
These are cute! I have a sewing machine but have never used it because it scares me. This may be easy enough that I don't get scared to sew!
That is so clever! And very easy to wash after you get back from the beach. What a good idea!
Esther (http://happyinred.blogpsot.com)
Thanks for linking up at Nothing But Country - Creative Creations Tuesday
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Nothing But Country
Thanks so much!!! Love the project.
Feel free to grab a "I've been featured button" on the far right column of the blog.
Kindest-
Mary Beth @ Nothing But Country
Love this bag! And I think even with my beginner sewing skills I would be able to make one! I featured this on my friday favorites!
http://www.lilbitofus.com/2011/06/friday-favorites_23.html
What a great idea!
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