This little library tote is simple to make and fun to use. It is made from a dishtowel and is lightweight enough for your little reader, but sturdy enough to carry a small stash of library books. Since it is unlined, you will want to be sure to purchase a dishtowel that is made of heavy fabric.
Supplies needed are one dishtowel and matching thread. You can make this project for about $2.50 and it may take you less than an hour to finish. Who knows, maybe you should mass produce these for your children's friends!?!
I bought my dishtowel from Crate and Barrel for $2.00 and it measured approximately 18"X30". The size of your towel will determine the size of your bag (smaller towel, smaller bag).
First you will need to fold your towel along the long edge so that you end up with a rectangle. Next you need to trim some fabric off the edge of your dishtowel. I
cut off 7 inches, but you can cut more or less depending on the size
that you desire your finished tote to be:
Sew all three sides of your bag using a 1/4 inch seam:
For the handles you will need to cut two 2-1/2 inch strips from your leftover dishtowel fabric:
Now you sew up the long sides of the handles and turn them right-side-out using a safety pin:
Trim the handles to 17-inches (or your desired length) and then whipstitch the ends. Now attach them to the bag like this:
You are done! Now all you need to do is gather your readers and head to the library for some books!
Enjoy!
