How To Make a Straw Bag From Things You Already Have at Home?

Today I'm sharing a blog post that has been in my archives for quite some time. I tend to prepare blog posts with DIY projects (arts & crafts) when I have the time to put them together. It so happened that I forgot about this one. I'm posting itnow because I believe it's simply perfect for summer. I hope you will find it enjoyable. This project is about making a straw bag from a regular fabric bag (you can also use a tote bag). I'm happy to finally share this project with you. 

This is actually a very simple DIY. It won't take a lot of your time and it doesn't require advanced sewing skills or anything like that. 

All you need for this DIY project:

1. A bag made from a material you can sew through (preferably a bag made of some kind of fabric)
2. Straw table mat ( if you don't have it at home you can buy it in most stores)
3. Needle and thread (so you can saw the table mat onto the bag)

The idea of this DIY is that is only temporary. Once you get bored of it, you can cut the thread and use the straw table mat the way you used to. Thus, you will also return your bag to its original form. That is what I did. 





THE MAKING OF A STRAW BAG!

So, basically what you do is take the straw mat and wrap it around the fabric bag you already have. I used my blue beach bag. That's how I call it- a beach bag. I simply sewed the straw mat onto the bag and that was that. I wore this bag a few times and then I returned it to its original form by getting rid of the thread. Who knows I might repeat this DIY project. It really is quite simple. 












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Comments

  1. Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom29 June 2021 at 15:30

    Such a cute idea! I would have never guessed it was a straw table mat!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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  2. ellie29 June 2021 at 15:59

    Looks fun to make. Always nice to upcycle what's around. Very creative. Love the color!

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  3. Caitlin'nMegan29 June 2021 at 16:00

    I always like to make beanies..and sometimes, I will take old shirts to create a summer one. I like making bags from old tees, as well. Very cool handbag!

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  4. J.P. Alexander29 June 2021 at 18:27

    Eres muy habil, buena idea. Te mando un beso

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  5. Jodie's Touch of Style29 June 2021 at 19:22

    How did you even think of this?? It's brilliant Ivana!!
    OXOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  6. Leone29 June 2021 at 20:51

    A wonderful idea. That would never have occurred to me. You are full of talent, pure ten for this :)

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  7. Nancy 's Fashion Style30 June 2021 at 05:04

    Wow! And such a pretty bag!

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  8. Polyester Princess30 June 2021 at 10:31

    What a great idea and simple way to create a new bag. I often see these kind of table mats in the charity shops, so I'll be on the lookout for one in a nice colour to be used exactly for this purpose! xxx

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  9. Ananka30 June 2021 at 13:42

    That is gorgeous and so classy too! :-D

    That sort of mat...my boyfriend uses one the same to roll his sushi! He does make good sushi :-)

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  10. Sheila30 June 2021 at 14:36

    Oh, I've seen those bamboo mats around too - what a great idea!

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  11. Vix1 July 2021 at 00:24

    That's a brilliant idea! Like Sheila and Ann, I often see these mats in charity shops! x

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  12. Anca1 July 2021 at 07:24

    That is an unusual and fascinating idea. I love it. It looks really great. Well done!!

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  13. Marisa Cavaleiro1 July 2021 at 14:29

    I like this project of DIY, some years ago I did many works similar to this one! Very creative!
    xoxo

    marisasclosetblog.com

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    How cute! This is such a lovely idea and it's wonderful how you can make it from things you already have which is amazing from a sustainability aspect.

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