Did you see any pictures from the Coachella music festival? The fashions made my inner hippie so happy. Sometimes I wish I was young (and cool) enough to enjoy a festival like that. Maybe this year I’ll make it to Bonnaroo – it’s right outside of Nashville!
This DIY is inspired from a Tory Burch version. Yes, it’s practical for moms – hands free is definitely the way to go – but it’s also an easy way to show your bohemian side. So I made my own crossbody bag – from a placemat! And you don’t need a sewing machine to make it. Of course.
DIY tote from a placemat
Supplies
- A woven placement – World Market always has a few types of these and you can buy them individually in store
- Parachute cord – or you can also use any kind of rope or trim that you have on hand
- Embroidery thread and needle
- Wooden bead
- Scissors
1. Fold the placement in half and stitch the two open sides together with embroidery thread. It turns out you can’t really see the thread so use whatever color you like.
2. Measure the length of your straps and cut. If you use multiple strands then wrap them together with embroidery thread before stitching.
3. Stitch the straps in place. Stitch through the straps and also stitch the placement closed around the straps to make it super study.
4. To add some embellishment, add a couple of tassels (here’s the how-to). Then attach them to a wooden bead and stitch the bead to the bag.
The bag is perfect for heading to a party or the beach. Or, in my world, if you’re just going to Chik-fil-a. You can carry the essentials (i.e., phone, keys, diaper) and not lug a huge purse.
Have you ever been to a music festival?
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Thanks for sharing how you made this beautiful bag! I made one today out of a plain woven placemat and then stitched colorful threads, ribbons, and yarns into it to add some color.
FYI – just noticed tonight that these placemats are on clearance at World Market.
Wow Stephanie!
So easy, so useful…Sure I´ll try soon.
I link this wonderful proyect in my Sunday post.
So easy and cool! I just love the idea!
I’ve seen many placemats that would be so cute for this bag. Wish I would’ve spotted your post before I went to Target this afternoon!
I absolutely adore this!! Pinned it :)
Thanks for once again translating trendy fashion into a very doable diy. You are my go to site for spot on affordable,fun diy. I also like your bag better than the original.
I agree with Anne, never cease to amaze me either :)
Yours looks so much better than the Tory Burch version! I would never give that one a second glance, but this one is so cute.
Stephanie, this is so lovely!
This is cute Stephanie! Cool idea. :-)
Mo
Oh my goodness how adorable! I love how it turned out!
Love it! I’ve been wanting to DIY that Tory Burch bag all winter. Love the World Market placemat usage.
Oh, and by the way, where’s the rest of you gone? You’re looking so super slim!
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You know Stephanie, I’m so in awe of your talent and your vision. You always amaze me what you come up with but I have to laugh sometimes. I bet Mr Hello Glow comes home sometimes and sees placemats gone, his nuts and bolts from his shed stunningly transformed into gorgeous jewellry you’re wearing etc. I can hear him saying “Steph, did you see that rope/belt/plastic/etc?” And you just reply “ummm, no” as you put your wrist behind your back. You’re just super! (And yes I went to music festivals thousands of years ago or it seems like thousands of years ago. LOL)
Anne xx
Such a cool bag for the summer ! And such an easy DIY too !