How to Make a Tote with a Zipper Using Dollar Tree Placemats

[@IMOO1896]

When you were sewing the inside pocket, 8 thought you might leave the top open then sew around 3 sides, because at one point you mentioned a pocket and pouch. You put a lot of thought into this to make it come out at a wonderful item. It took me back to when my Mother would figure out how to remake items, she could , searingly, get it all right in her mind, then make it come together. You’ve been a wonderful start to my day. Many blessings!

[@mywithallmyart]

That is a great idea!!! I sure could have just hemmed the top of the pocket and had two!!! I was working it out as I went and trying to be careful as trying to find placemats at our DT is like finding hen's teeth! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@paintbrush1718]

Dollar tree has online ordering..maybe that will help..

[@mywithallmyart]

Yes Dollar Tree online has the placemats. The catch is that you have to order a case, which is 24.

[@pamelatyer1030]

This is an awesome bag .. Good. Ideas and thought went into this.. Thanks for sharing . so glad you are feeling better

[@mywithallmyart]

Awww! Thank you so much!

[@lalagamma4452]

WOWSERS IMPRESSIVE Art Bag!! Great tutorial!! Added to my must-do list.Namaste 🧶🤗🐞🥰🧶

[@mywithallmyart]

I am glad you liked it!!!

[@tammynicewander2991]

That is such a creative project! Thanks for sharing!!

[@mywithallmyart]

You are welcome!!!

[@nancykee211]

This lady is very resourceful, this is great

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks!!!

[@GloriaHasberry]

What a great use of DT items! I am looking forward to making a tote from placemats! Thanks!

[@mywithallmyart]

I am so blessed that you are inspired!!! Thanks for leaving your comment!

[@Camicam1969]

Super easy and super cute! Love that the components came from DT! 😍

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you!

[@KimPflug-cp6zk]

I love your ideas

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank yoy!

[@Sheri...]

What a great idea! I can't wait to get to DT to try this. Thanks!

[@mywithallmyart]

Have fun!

[@darlenepalmer9837]

Cute cute bag. Thanks for sharing.

[@mywithallmyart]

Glad you liked it!!!

[@lucilledaub5991]

Cute bag.

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you!

[@paintbrush1718]

Yeah!! Lol. Great auido. Excitement

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you!!!

[@patriciaclevenstine-ali4714]

Great idea 💡

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you!!!

[@judywiggins5092]

Very very cute!!

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you! 😊

[@carmensalome]

Brilliant!

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you

[@joanngilbertson7423]

Very beautiful thank you so much for sharing so very happy to hear you are feeling better please take care

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks so much

[@amymckee5075]

I’m glad you’re ok.

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you!

[@cindychesna829]

Very nice!

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you!

[@rwind656]

Lovely tote :)

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks!!!

[@pettylove86]

I cannot find these place mats in any of my local Dollar Tree stores but will keep looking.

[@mywithallmyart]

Sometimes it is just about the hunt. At our DT the back packs were stuffed into the bottom shelf underneath the notebooks. I was looking for the web handles on a tote and spotted the back packs. I have had the placemats for a while. Happy hunting!!!

[@paintbrush1718]

They have online ordering..check it out!

[@Annmarie-gd3fv]

Love the tote!

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks!

[@louroberts54]

Great tote tfs

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks so much

[@janegalway6094]

Love this ❤️

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you!

[@alleynanci]

Looks great! Can’t wait to try it! Do you do ideas or your artwork?

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you. I am not sure what you are asking about my artwork.

[@pennyburke235]

Hope you are feeling much better.

[@mywithallmyart]

Oh thank you!!! I feeling like my pre-C self.

[@nancyw7431]

Did you mention how long the web handles are?

[@mywithallmyart]

Total length is 36 inches. There is some that is in the seam at bottom (around an inch total). The strap itself is approximately 16 1/2 inches. That is measuring from stitching to stitching. I sure hope this makes sense to you!!!