🧵 DIY Tote Bag Tutorial: Don’t Make These Sewing Mistakes ❌👜

We made this fun bag using two drying mats I picked up at HomeGoods, and the inspiration actually came from a creator named Amanda on TikTok called YBR Embroidery Studio https://www.tiktok.com/@ybr.shop?is_f... She’s also here on YouTube ‪@YBREmbroiderystudio‬ and let me tell you… she knows what she’s doing. Now I’ll be honest, I made a few mistakes along the way. But sometimes that’s the best way to learn, right? After figuring out what not to do, I ended up with a really cute bag that I even took with me on my cruise. So in this tutorial I’m going to show you what didn’t work, what does work, and how to turn these simple mats into a fun bag. Then we’ll finish it off with bows and a little bling because you know I can’t leave well enough alone. If you love a project that’s creative, a little different, and honestly pretty addictive… you’re going to love this one. Supplies Used In This Project Here’s what I used to make this fun bag so you can recreate it yourself. • Laura Ashley dish drying mats – I found mine at HomeGoods and they came in a two-pack. • Strap material – I purchased the webbing for the straps at Hobby Lobby. You can buy it by the yard. • Heavy-duty thread – this helps the bag hold up much better when sewing thicker layers. • Ribbon – for adding those fun decorative touches. • Jewelry pieces, baubles, and charms – check Hobby Lobby or your local craft store. This is where you can really make your bag unique. • Good sewing scissors – always helpful when cutting thicker materials. • Jewelry-making kit – a basic starter kit works great for attaching charms and embellishments. • Sewing machine – this project definitely needs one. This project is one of those where you can really have fun with the details, so don’t be afraid to add bows, bling, or anything that fits your style. 🛎️ Get on my EMAIL LIST for first dibs on new videos, sneak peeks, and exclusive offers: https://wispy-tiger-77068.myflodesk.c... 💎Join Julie's Biz Boutique here: https://juliesbizboutique.julieswreat... SUBSCRIBE for new tutorials every week, crafty hacks, and all things handmade! Hit the bell so you never miss a project, supply deal, or creative collab! ✅To purchase any of the tools are products that I get from Amazon, just click on my Amazon Affiliate Shop here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/julieswre... ✅ Shop my Walmart Storefront here: https://walmrt.us/47nXvy1 Don’t forget to subscribe and join Julie each week for more creative projects! ⬇️⬇️ WHERE I GET MY CRAFT SUPPLIES ⬇️⬇️ ✅The Wreath Shop: http://thewreathshop.com?afmc=1s ✅Trendy Tree: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=121582... ✅Wreaths of Joy, use my coupon code: JULIE10 to get 10% off https://wreathsupplyoutlet.com/store ✅Shop at Dollar Tree: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=150558... ✅Michael's Craft Stores: https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-10039366... ✅Get your Ultimate Mesh Holder or Hot Shot here: https://www.simplify-organize.com/sho... 📲 Connect, follow, and get even more inspo: ➡️ Facebook:   / julieswreathboutique   ➡️ Instagram:   / julieswreathboutique   ➡️ Pinterest:   / julieswreathboutique   ➡️ TikTok:   / julieswreathboutique   Don’t forget: subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a hack, tutorial, or a chance to join us during live events with Julie! Leave a 💙 in the comments if you watched the whole tutorial! Julie's Wreath Boutique participates in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites and creators to earn money by linking to their favorite products. Using these links is an easy, no-cost way to support the content you love. Thanks for being such a special part of our crafting community!