DIY Skinny Tote

When summer comes around, do you find yourself loving the more casual things in life? Like plain t-shirts, jeans and tennies? For me, my go to outfit is just that, with the simple addition of a tote bag!

Today, I'm sharing my adjustments to this simple tote tutorial and this boxed tote tutorial.

Supplies:

• 1/2 yard of fabric
• Matching thread
• Shoulder straps

Tutorial:

• Cut your fabric to 40" by 14".
• Fold in half with right sides together.
• Sew & serge down the sides, leaving top open
• Flatten bottom of bag so that the side seams come to the points of triangles (see graphic above or this tutorial).
• Sew 3" a seam across on both sides, about 2" inward, past the points of the triangles.

• Fold it right side out, and make sure you're tote is boxed out as you desired.
• Double fold the top edge down and sew around the bag.
• Finish by adding straps, sewing them in a box and X shape to hold sturdily in place.

CHEERS! Go enjoy a picnic, the beach, a bike ride or whatever summer activity you dream up! 

What are you planning to use a tote for this summer?