Repurposed Placemat Bag

Craft Materials:

• Fabric placemat
• Trim
• Leather belt
• Fabric glue or sewing machine
• Utility knife
• Embroidery thread and needle

Description:
This simple project can turn an unused placemat into a functional and unusual bag.

Use any size, or shape of placemat to make your bag. Get creative and use old belts of rope or chain to create different looks. Add trim to the top and bottom and use embellishments in the center for hundreds of different looks.

Step 1: Fold the placemat in half with the side you want showing folded in. Stitch the sides together and turn right side back out.

Step 2: Cut and glue trim along the top of the opening about 3/4 inch down from the top.

Step 3: With a utility knife cut two holes in the leather belt at each end. Attach the belt to the sides and the top of the placemat using the embroidery floss.

Project difficulty: moderate

Project completion time: 00:30

Craft Categories: Apparel/Accessories, Needlecrafts

Posted by: Craftplace Keeper