Description
Refashion a colorful woven throw rug into a sturdy market tote that folds flat for carrying, but opens wide to hold a day’s worth of shopping fun. The pre-finished rug edges make this a quick-to-sew project.
Finished Size: 17″ wide – 15″ high – 6″ deep (43 cm – 38 cm – 15 cm). Tote size varies with original rug size.
Fabric Requirements:. 2′ – 3′ (61 cm – 91.5 cm) throw rug . 1/3 yd (30.5 cm) of coordinating lightweight cotton for insert cover
Other Supplies 5 ½” – 16″ (14 cm – 40.5 cm) piece of acrylic for bag bottom support (change the dimensions if necessary to match rug variations; see Notes) . Coordinating sewing thread . Size 100/16 to 110/18 sewing machine needle . 32″ (81.5 cm) leather purse handles . Walking foot for sewing machine (optional). Hot glue gun and glue
See project for complete supply list and notions.
Originally Published: Stitch, Summer 2011
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