Placemat bag

Here is another bag made from "Simply Sublime Bags 30 No-Sew, Low Sew Projects" by Jodi Kahn.  This is the placemat tote bag and I am planning on making more of them.  I picked up 3 placemats on clearance at Kohls, $1.19 a piece.  I used the "wrong" side of the placemat for the bottom. So for about 5 dollars I have a sturdy tote bag that takes about 45 minutes to make.  All you have to do is sew the strap on the front and back, sew the bottom on both top pieces, with right sides together sew the side seams and sew the bottom corners.  Done!  Check out this link for complete instructions.  http://www.mylifetime.com/lifestyle/home-crafts/craft-ideas/sewing/place-mat-tote