Colorful straw bags for summer? Yes, please!
Oh, you are going to make many of these, friends, promise. This really is a DIY project that you may get addicted to. After all, there are so many cute, inexpensive straw placemats out there – each perfect for refashioning into a colorful summer bag. You’ll use the mats, plus Dritz hardware and some simple sewing techniques to make these beauties.
What’s super fun about these bags – besides being inexpensive – is that you get to incorporate a pop of fabric for the gusset and handles. And of course the hardware.
Basic supplies needed are 2 placemats, some fabric, a loop turner and the Dritz hardware of your choice. Note: this bag used a small swivel hook & D-ring set in nickel, as well as a tassel cap.
First you’ll make the turned fabric strip for the gusset and sew it in place to connect the two placemats.
Next you’ll make the turned fabric strips that will become the handles. Note: you could also use leather for the handles; the Dritz rivets would be the ideal hardware to attach leather handles to the bag.
Next you’ll make the fabric tabs which are used to attach the hardware to the bag.
Sew the first tab onto one side of the bag to attach the D-ring. Sew a second tab onto the opposite side of the bag to attach the swivel hook.
A DIY tassel really adds the perfect finishing touch.
Like it? See the full sewing tutorial over at Trash To Couture, and get psyched about making a few of these for yourself.
If you’re into bag making, be sure to check out our 20 best totes. You’ll discover lots of inspiration for mixing and matching Dritz hardware to create many cool fastener combinations that you can use on any bag making project.
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Happy spring/summer making!
