DIY Kids’ Beach Tote Bag
I am so excited to share this quick and easy little project with you.
And I am linking this tutorial to my friend, Beth’s, linky party…
I got my new Fabric Interfacing for my Silhouette machine in the mail a few weeks ago, and I have been anxious to try it.
I wanted to try something really simple at first, so I decided to make Eli a little tote bag that he could use at the beach or swimming pool.
I found a picture of a whale at the online Silhouette store, and purchased it for 99 cents.
Then I ironed the sewable fabric interfacing to my navy blue material I got at Walmart.
(I got 1/4 yard of a navy blue canvas type material for about $1.50.)
After the fabric cooled, I pulled off the paper part of the interfacing.
Then I put the fabric on my cutting mat and loaded it into my Silhouette.
The Silhouette did its’ job, and Voila!
I had a little whale! ;)
I bought this white tote bag at Walmart too. They come in a package of three tote bags for $5.96.
(That’s only $2.00 per tote!)
I was wanting to add Eli’s name at the bottom of the bag, but didn’t want to use the same navy material. So I looked around the house for some material I could use, and guess what I found…
Yep! I cut the back out of one of his shirts he doesn’t wear anymore!
Perfect!
I used the same steps above to make his name.
And then I sewed on a little white button for the whale’s eye.
Eli is super, super excited about his new bag!
And I am excited that it cost me less than $4.00!
Now he has three jealous older brothers that I will be making bags for.
:)
He will love carrying this little bag to the pool full of his toys and towel.
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Have a great day!!!
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Eli is a natural ! Thanks for the clear tutorial. I was wondering how the iron on interfacing stood up to washing?
– Joy
Very cute!! Eli is a doll!
That’s really cute.
Um no offense, but it would’ve been quicker and easier to do that with a pencil and a pair of scissors. much cheaper too. Really don’t think you need the expensive machine for this one…..
You are absolutely right! :)
The only part that was definitely quicker was the lettering. My machine cut it out in like two seconds.
But if I didn’t have my machine, I could have definitely cut it out on my own. And would have. :)
Thanks for stopping by!
Traci
Cute project and very cute little model.
What a little ham! Love it ;). Your bag is adorable. I love this idea and think I might just have to steal it for my little A and Z!
That boy is downright adorable. Honestly, how did you ever live without him?? Kinda seems like he might be your magic link. :)
Good job on that tote bag! And what a good idea to use part of an out-grown piece of clothing to make his name. You’re a smart mama!
Eli is absolutely adorable! He was so “working it” for the camera! Love the bag! I need to make one of those for my Little Darling! Thank you for the tutorial!
I love it and he is SUCH a cutie patootie!!
Too cute!! Oh, & the bag’s adorable too :) ha ha! This would also make a great library bag for my little book worm! GREAT job!!
I love your project! Even more, I love your sons name! If God gives us another son its a toss up between Eli and Levi! I’ve been following your blog for a little while now and I love your style and the way you openly share your faith! Thanks for the inspiration!
I love many things about this:
a) the cute bag
b) the way you used his shirt as material for the letters (!)
c) ultimately, the cuteness of your little boy in his swimming gear!
You have a lovely blog. Just so you know, you have a new follower :)
Girl, you are so thrifty!! Love that you used an old shirt of his.
Adorable kid and even MORE ADORABLE model!
I am laughing that you actually got Eli to pose with that cut up shirt. Funny you!!!! Save these pictures for when he is eighteen!!!!