Wool Poncho Tote

I bought a wool poncho this winter thinking I could pull it off. I loved the pattern, the neutral colors, and the price but it just wasn't working for me. Not one to give up so easily I decided to showcase the pattern by turning it into something practical for my home.Supplies: 1  poncho, 1 woven belt (subst. leather for a different look), sewing machine, ruler, straight pins, scissors. One: Fold your poncho in half with the head hole at the top. Measure out about 3" from each side of the head hole and cut. If the bottom edge is really long, measure about 15" down from the top edge and cut across. My bottom edge was just right so I didn't need to cut it. Two: Starting from the top left corner, stitch down, across, and back up to the other corner. Back-stitch at the start and stop to secure. I used a zig-zag stitch because I liked the look of it and to help my sides from unraveling too much. Pull any excess string out for frayed edges. Three: Cut a 14" length from your belt for your catch all strap. Pin it to the outside of the back so that the ends are centered about 3" from each other. If you spread them too wide your catch all will hang funny. Four: Stitch across each end at the bottom of your strap end and again about 1" up.

Hang it on your bedroom door to corral magazines, catalogs, etc. or add another strap to make a tote. It's an easy way to re purpose something with a great design and is simple enough for beginning sewers. -Rachel

Comments

[v]

Interesting. I like the arrow pattern on this one...

[Lily]

Great re-purpose DIY!

[Tinacious.Me]

this is so cute! def. a great bag to hold magazines!
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[Rachael]

A great idea but also a touch sad,what a gorgeous ponho that was!we still have the weather that justifies snuggly putter wear at the moment,I'm longing for more spring sunshine!Rx

[Alice Barton]

what a nice diy, the origina poncho was lovely! xx
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[Miss K]

So creative! You know how to turn simple things into treasures!

[ashley]

i've gotta say..this is my favorite diy so far. love love love.

[Kat]

So cute! I'll have to use some other material, though. I'm allergic to wool.

[lisa]

One day I wanna do everything you've posted so far.

[Natasha Fatah]

Pretty nice look catch all. :)

xoxo
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[Sandra - If it comes in pink]

I would never have thought of that. So nice :)

[Viveca Johansen]

Cute! My mom has an old woollen skirt, which she wanted to toss. I saved it, and now i know what to do with it! :)

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[Essie]

I've been HEARTING your DIY posts recently! They're all amazing ideas.
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[Michelle]

Great idea! It's so helpful to have somewhere to corral random stuff, especially if you can reuse something in the process!

Michelle
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[ruthie]

So cute! Great pattern on that poncho.

[Logan]

How cool is that!

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[Karolina]

Ok THIS is my favourite DIY ever, really so in love with this bag, thank you!

[Mariana]

Cute! :)

[Rae Veda]

What a great idea! xo, rv

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[Ayla Jane]

I was trying to figure out how to make a cute bag out of an old tapestry I have. This really helped give me some inspiration.