How to make a tote bag with a placemat from Hobby Lobby

[@donnagoray3551]

Love this...but since I'm money conscious I get mine from any Dollar store and I have found some to be so beautiful and with a silky lining, I've made purses and clutches from them

[@SewCutebyKatie]

Yes I've found cute one's at Dollar Tree also!

[@rhondapearson3768]

So adorable 🥰

[@SewCutebyKatie]

Thank you they're fun to make.

[@mygeorge1951]

Fast, easy and too cute! Gracias, Katie

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

You're welcome!

[@DeborahTanton]

I love the check and red together!!! Thank you!!!

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

Thanks!

[@judithsdavidson3982]

Love the simplicity of making bags. In Maine no more plastic bags! Will be making many of these! Thank you for sharing!

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

Oh that will come in handy to have some reusable bags.

[@GinaLovestocraft]

Beautiful share

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

Thanks

[@celiacota6366]

Wow i like it

[@barbarameehan113]

Sew cute and useful. Thank you.😁

[@jhin9570]

Fabulous video thanks!

[@kayharris6457]

I love your videos. I want to make it soonest.❤❤❤. I want to see you monogram the bag, please.😊

[@debbiebowman8490]

Thank you!!! These are awesome ❣️‼️❣️

[@marietruax7232]

O.M.G. this is the easiest way I've ever seen to do a 45 degree angle. So cool. You are my new best friend.

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

yay glad to help!

[@ElbaLopez-ud1hx]

BEAUTIFUL. 😊😊❤

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

thanks!

[@TheChicamustang]

So pretty! You can decorate with some red flowers in one corner😉

[@HairstylesbyCarol]

Thank you that was the easiest tutorial on making a tote bag ever! simple and to the point.

[@SewCutebyKatie]

Your so welcome glad you liked it.

[@beverlymccall7575]

Loved your placemat tote. Great workmanship. Easy to follow instructions. I just subscribed to your site. Looking forward future projects.

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

Thank you !

[@texadonkey34]

Very pretty And great idea. 🤠🎉👍

[@cameronbertrand7261]

thank you

[@carmensalome]

Super cute idea

[@sandraprentice2611]

I love your video,you make it look so easy.thank you.❤

[@GloriaHasberry]

Your bag is sew cute and your instructions are excellent!

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

Thanks Gloria you made my day and I'm glad you liked it.

[@jleedw]

Perfect. I have these placemats and I never use them! I will have a purpose for them now

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

oh great! they are cute!

[@pattysharp1885]

I was wondering how big this place mat is,

[@morrisdancer11]

This is one of my favourite video's. I have practised it with a cushion cover I had (non of the shops that sell crafting supplies are open due to Covid ). I'm not keen on the unfinished inner seems so I trimmed the waste away and covered with binding, It worked well. I had some very large buttons which I painted and attached to the outside for a bit of whimsy. Very good bag and tutorial. Thank You.

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

Thank you! I bet yours turn out really cute with the large buttons.

[@michelejent938]

@@SewCutebyKatietv loved the idea of using the placemats. When you put the straps on, you should singe the edges(my preference)or use fray check to keep them from fraying. But really enjoyed the video. Thank you for sharing.

[@kayweston2106]

Thank you!!!

[@Growingwiser]

Love the selection of placemats. It looks expensive with that print.

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

Thank you. You can find some really cute ones at Hobby Lobby and Walmart.

[@susanbrown7788]

Thank you for this great idea.

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

Glad you like it!

[@annfoehner4240]

The Webbing you used for handles where did you buy it? Can you buy the self adhesive kind as well? Great job never thought of placemats I've seen dish drying mats.

[@DeborahTanton]

I love this!!! I really love the checks!! But I can't find fabric placemats!!! I live in a small town!!! Lol!!😅

[@lucilledaub5991]

Such a cute plaid tote bag.Love your teaching skills. Love ya

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

Thanks Lucille! happy sewing

[@sondrabernich5079]

Love It Thank you so much Happy Crafting

[@JaniceLewis-or9my]

Really like your vido, what kind of material you have for your straps?

[@ginacole217]

Thank you for explaining it in regular terms 🤓

[@SewCutebyKatie]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@laurice8056]

I just got finished watching your video on how to make the matching pouch for this pretty bag. This video answers my question and fulfills my request. By the way, for a bag this large, a chip wood or hard plastic board placed inside the bottom would be a nice way to reinforce it and maintain the shape. Covering the board with fabric or vinyl will add a finishing touch. Your projects are amazing! I’m a new subscriber. Thanks again for sharing!🙏

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

Awesome so glad I could help.

[@mygeorge1951]

Agree! I made a quilted Tote Bag and I used piece of stiff cardboard for the bottom. 😊

[@maryfisher2017]

I found cutting a cheaper almost vinal/plastic type placemat to fit the bottom of the bag (and cover it in a sleeve of the same material) works really well also.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Very cute. Love how quickly it came together. April

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

yes I'm all about a quick project.

[@wandakruise2105]

So cute so easy so fast thank you so much for your tutorial I get intimidated at a sewing machine so I appreciate how you went slowly and it seemed like anybody could make it thank you so much

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

Girl you can do it! Don't be intimidated, if you mess up try again.

[@eleanorkubicek594]

How long are the straps?

[@mdot1955]

I love this idea. Thank you

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

Thanks, have fun making it.

[@Ana-bu3hh]

Smart. Great idea.

[@helenehart5491]

Why did you put vikcrow on after the bag is together

[@joyfulone1568]

I altered mine so that it can be used as a walker bag by putting the straps across the opening and they are not all the way attached without a parachute buckle, when I make one for my wheelchair I sew to the other side instead of the parachute buckle

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

Great idea!

[@montanasojourn]

Good tutorial.

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

thank you!

[@coolgwama]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR SHARING EASY , FAST , LOVE IT❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SewCutebyKatie]

You're welcome have fun sewing!

[@gilmacastaldi9552]

Beautiful.

[@yvettedaniels2145]

Great job

[@emilasmith4279]

Very nice!

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

Thanks!

[@lavadadockens8093]

What size place mat?

[@annettehernandez2]

Lots of good tips listed!! Very simple and practical.

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching.

[@cocot3662]

Love the red and black combination it is perfect.

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

Thank you!

[@margiee53]

Thank you! Very nice idea.! I LOVE your rings!!

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

Thank you! 😊

[@lymaribreen384]

Can you use 360 glue

[@bjsuggs2122]

Thank you for this video, I think I will make one for my sheet music for band practice. It's so easy, that's what so nice about it.👍❤🎶

[@SewCutebyKatie]

Yes it's a quick and easy project

[@mariebrand8827]

How large are the placemats?

[@maureendesmond5642]

Wonderful directions! I subscribed and I’m going to Hobby Lobby tomorrow !

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

If they were open today you'd be the car! haha Have fun sewing.

[@SharonGauthier-z8q]

What is the width of your seams?

[@gabwalker9273]

Sew cute and simple !

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

It is! and fun to make.

[@marybethwombacher9759]

I would use sticky back.velcro

[@sherrilanlcalloway-jackson8735]

Love It! Looks very easy to do.

[@dianaphillips8019]

Great idea to make items for craft fairs!

[@shariidriggins3686]

I love this!

[@kmoutsoulas]

Tfs! Great, clear steps for this tutorial 👏

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

Glad you liked it.

[@Linda0327]

How much would you sell them for? So cute!!

[@sandrarebeles769]

I would put Fray Check at ends of straps or zip-zag the edges to avoid fraying

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

You can also run the nylon straps through the flame of a lighter to melt it and heat seal it.

[@lalagamma4452]

So stinking cute. I shared it. 💓🤗🐝🥰🦋😘🐞🌻

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

Thanks Lala

[@HodgePodgeHarmony]

Thank you for this! I am wondering what machine you are using. I recently purchased a Brother Project Runway which is way confusing for my old brain. The settings boggle me. LOL

[@elizabethlara7801]

Cute

[@nancyhurt7145]

Another way to sew the side seams and bottom would be to overlap them and sew down each side enclosing them for a really finished look.

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

Yes that works also.

[@bjsuggs2122]

Oh that's a pretty blouse, did you sew it?

[@SewCutebyKatie]

Thanks but no I got it at Loft.

[@CeeCee1758]

How many inches did you use to see the sides? It did not look like you used a 1/4”.

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

1/2 inch

[@lizworkman9967]

I went to watch the video and it says that the video cannot be seen on my device. I always watch you on my computer. Not sure why this is happening.

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

I don't know what's going on. I get the same message but the part 2 video plays fine. hmmm.

[@lizworkman9967]

@@SewCutebyKatietv I got to see the video today, hey! Great Idea and so fast!

[@kayceegreer4418]

You don't have to line the bag if you want to hide the seams... what you can do, is simply sew some binding on the seams as you sew the seams themselves - two birds, one stone.

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

Yes another good way to make it. Great tip.

[@jeilers2146]

put binding on the seam. you won’t see the raw seam

[@velindanoyb691]

Hello just a couple of hints I found it very difficult to see where you had sewn on the bottom of the bag. For the sake of tutorial only you might want to use a contrasting thread so it is easier for us viewers to see it. And I would reinforce those straps a lot better by sewing a square on the strap and the bag itself and then sew an X across the middle of the box, I hope I explained that correctly. But I never thought of using placemats to make a tote bag and I like the idea of using the webbing for the straps much easier thanks for sharing

[@marthavillanueva5505]

I agree. If sew as suggested the straps won’t fray..

[@helensewingstudio]

nice，

[@cmilam8284]

I make throw pillows from placemats.

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

oh that's a good idea.

[@brendahughes1847]

🥰

[@delilahgillis5287]

I WOULD PUT PLASTIC OR HEAVY CARDBOARD BOTTOM

[@aurionwilson7991]

This is something I know I can do

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

You can do it! Have fun sewing.

[@frankjanvari8650]

hello Katie very beautiful videos very nice please kindly film how to heam a pair of jeans using your beautiful industrial sewing machine please ok?please kindly reply back ok?thank you very much

[@rickp3690]

1 1/2 yards cut in half. But you can make any size you want

[@SocoRrito-rb9kc]

Gourges

[@marymartin6181]

Very beautiful quick and simply easy project. Love it!!❤!

[@SewCutebyKatie]

yes quick and easy is the best!

[@eloisaluera7357]

Super cute idea

[@SewCutebyKatietv]

thanks!