Ah, summertime! When the temperatures rise and the sun comes out to play, it's time to head to the pool or beach to relax, swim, and cool off. To make your next trip even more delightful, this two-in-one DIY beach towel bag transforms from a tote to a towel in seconds. Throw in a book, a snack, and a cold drink, and when you get to the water, simply unload and unfold. Your towel will be ready to keep you comfy and dry. When it's time to head home, just fold up your beach towel bag, load up your things, and away you go!
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Things You'll Need
Beach towel
Hand towel or dish towel
Straight pins
1 1/2 yards of cotton strap
Liquid Stitch
1. Pin the hand towel to the beach towel
Open the beach towel and place it right side up. Fold the hand towel in half with the wrong sides together. Place the folded edge of the hand towel in the center of the short side of the beach towel. Pin along the sides and along the folded edge.
2. Pin the straps
Pin the straps 4 inches in from each side of the hand towel.
3. Sew around the edges
Sew around the three pinned edges of the hand towel. You'll be sewing through the beach towel too.
4. Attach the straps
Attach the straps with Liquid Stitch. Let it dry for 24 hours before you use the tote.
5. Fold up the towel
When the straps are dry, you can fold it up. Reach in between the beach towel and the hand towel and pull out the bottom corners of the tote to turn it inside out.
Fold in the sides of the towel. Fold the towel toward the tote until you get to the opening and then tuck the towel into the tote.
Voila! Now you have a fun, two-sided tote to take to the beach that will not only hold your towel but also a book, a snack, sunglasses, and flip-flops — everything you need for a relaxing summer day by the water.
