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I recently went on vacation to Hawaii with two of my close friends from college. Since we planned on spending most of our time at the beach, I thought it would be fitting to make matching beach totes. I used plain canvas and BurdaStyle’s free Charlie Reusable Grocery Bag pattern. I altered the pattern by opening up the armhole to make it more comfortable for carrying on your shoulder. I used french seams, made self bias binding to finish the edges, and added a metal snap for closure at the top.
To decorate the bags, I cut out our first initials in different colors of felt. I sewed around the edges of the letters with contrasting thread, and then machine emroidered different designs over the rest of the felt.
Other than the tie dyed pajamas that I sewed, these tote bags were a great gift idea! We used them every single day since they were the perfect size for carrying our towels, swim suits, and sunscreen.
More on my blog: nattyjanesews.blogspot.com
Material Notes
Canvas, heavy duty snaps, felt.
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Jul 22, 2011, 08.14 PMby modernvintageworkshop
oh, they are so fun!! nice! thx for sharing!
Jul 19, 2011, 09.31 PMby ginasophia
I wish I had a friend like you/were a friend like you. these bags and those pj’s are awesome!
Jul 12, 2011, 03.10 PMby Jodi Wade
The bags look great and the beach looks idyllic!
Jul 11, 2011, 03.10 PMby rachelnyc
These are great. So useful on the trip, but also the perfect souvenir!
Jul 11, 2011, 10.24 AMby Adrienne Hendrix
Lucky friends! What a nice gift and the scenery is breathtaking!
Jul 11, 2011, 04.33 AMby hannnc
Cute idea!