How to Make a Crossbody Tote Bag From a Beach Towel or Any Other Fabric / Material

Traci, I remember that towel pattern from the 70's. I even have old dishes with a similar pattern. It's an inspiration to see how you remake these vintage and otherwise discarded items into a new and useful Bag or Clothes. I am looking at old vintage things and wondering how to remake them as you do. It takes me a lot longer to make a new Bag or Blouse, Vest or Kimono Coat out of old fabrics - since they have to be washed and cut apart & ironed to begin with. But there is a satisfaction about doing all of that. Saving just a tiny bit of the beautiful old fabrics and handmade things from being lost to a landfill is worth the effort. It's about loving and appreciating the old, vintage stuff.

Your imagination in high gear! This is so boho/ vintage adorable!!

Love the Victorian antique-y look of this bag!

Our Dear Ms. Myers: Love, love love your channel! The way you cut the first doily to make longer trim: Brilliant! I look forward to everyone of your videos and shorts!!

Tracy, the bag is fabulous! And so are you! Thank you!❤️🌺

You are so talented. Love all your projects. Thank you

Well you did it again! Love it 💕 It really does take me back to the 60’s . I think my generation was thrifters way before it became popular like today . I remember paper dresses and Go go boots! lol ! I loved the Bohemian bags then & now …. It’s like a blast 💥 from the past . Thanks for sharing your creativity with The rest of us . Have a safe and productive week ☮️🩷

We can't go shopping in most stores around here, with a Tote Bag that large anymore. Plus, two different people tried to snatch my purse, on two different occasions, at our local Walmart. A small cross-body bag, that can be hidden under my clothes) is the best choice for shopping around here. I do most of my shopping in small stores in another county now. It is safer. Both of your bags are beautiful.

I love those crocheted doilies. Someone spent a long time making them since all crochet is done by hand, it's good that they are finding a new life as decorative elements. If you think about the skill and time spent making them, it's amazing how cheap they are now.

What a beautiful burst of colors, patterns and textures. I absolutely adore the entire vibe of this project. You are amazing, dear.

I would love the pillow covers as a bag, but yours are even more beautiful!! ❤

A fun new bag tutorial from Traci! Its like getting an unexpected gift in the mail. My weekend is now complete. You have such a talent.

What a fun project!! I remember making these bags in the 70's! So naturally I'm attracted to the vibe of it!! ~Love it~

My grand daughter wants a bag like this.

Сейчас у нас зима! А на лето эти сумочки прекрасно будут использоваться! ❤

love that you used a towel for this project. It is perfect.

Love this Tracy. I've never heard of tea staining. Can't wait to watch that video. You can give a vintage look to so many things. Thank you!

Трэйси я обожаю ваши шэдэвры........!!!!!!!

Gorgeous!!! Thank you Traci! 💞💖💖💖

So pretty Traci I never thought of looking for towels in my thrift store but I will now !😊