How Do You Make A Beach Bag?
• Make a pattern for your beach bag out of newspaper. If you want the bottom of your beach bag to be rounded, fold the newspaper in half before cutting so that once the pattern is unfolded, it will be full size, with both bottom corners cut in exactly the same shape. Given the size of the shower curtain, you can make your beach bag as large as you’d like. • Fold the shower curtain in half with the shower curtain ring holes facing the top of your working surface. Since you’ll need two pieces of cut fabric, one for the front and one for the back of your beach bag, it’s easiest to cut both pieces of fabric at the same time. • Place your pattern on top of the fabric and pin the pattern to the shower curtain through both layers of fabric with the top of the pattern lining up with the top of the shower curtain. • Make straps for the beach bag by cutting 2 rectangles from the excess shower curtain fabric that measure 36 inches by 3 inches (91.4 cm by 7.6 cm) each. • Cut a 12 inch by 16 inch (
You could refashion your old shorts into a stylish tote bag if you wish. It’s super easy and sustainable! First, you have to cut off the top of the pants and turn the shorts inside out. Then cut up one seam of each leg, lay the two pieces flat, and sew them together. If you want to have a pretty shape for the bottom, you can find lots of DIY youtube videos that show how to do it. The process itself is delightful, and as I said, the product is eco-friendly, which matters a lot! If you’re not really into doing something yourself, you could maybe try this website https://www.borboletabag.com/th/. The bags are made from vegan leather and ethically produced, so that’s a thumbs up!
