What You'll Need
- Two round placemats
- Sewing machine/kit
- Felt in various colors
- Small cup (for making felt circles)
- Scissors
- Chalk or fabric marker
- (Optional) Long ribbon, belt or necktie for strap
Round Placemat Beach Bag Tutorial
By Rain Blanken, About.com Guide
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Round Placemat Bag Tutorial - What You'll Need
Create a beachy bag using just two round placemats.
Rain Blanken
Use two round placemats to make this cute beachy bag. I love recycling material, so these placemats bought on clearance last Fall are finding themselves representing a new season.
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- Round Placemat Bag Tutorial - What You'll Need
- Trace Felt Designs
- Arrange Your Design
- Stitch Felt to Placemat
- Stitch the Placemats Together
- Fold the Opening
- The Finished Placemat Beach Bag
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