I have been wanting to make this for over a month. While I was cutting fabric for totes last night, I got re-acquainted with a fabric which I thought would be perfect as yoga mat bag.
FUN FACT: I made this the night I skipped yoga class. HEE.
YOU WILL NEED:
Okay, I didn’t have to post the picture above. I just wanted to brush up on my photoshop skills.
1. Measure the circumference and length of your rolled-up yoga mat.
2. Cut your fabric. You’ll get one rectangular piece (circumference x length) and a round piece for your bottom. Add a two-inch allowance to your rectangular piece. For the round piece, I am sure that there is a formular somewhere for getting the exact measurement. I eyeballed mine and used my rolled-up yoga mat as template. Cut the same pieces for your lining. You should also cut 2 strips for your strap. Mine was 33 inches long and 1.25 inches wide.
3. Start sewing. Start with your strap.
4. Turn inside out and topstitch.
5. Fold your rectangular piece, lengthwise. Right sides together.
6. Sew the long side, starting two inches from the edge, but on one side only. Sew all the way to the other end. The unsewn part is for your drawstring.
7. Mark three inches inches from where you started sewing. Pin one end of your strap. The position should be the same as the picture below.
8. Sew your strap to the bag. Be careful not to sew the other side of the bag. Reinforce this part by sewing across the strap several times. I used zigzag stitch.
9. Take your circular part and pin it to the bottom of your bag. This would be the side opposite to where you sewed the strap. Make sure that you sandwich the other end of the strap between the circular part and your bag. In the picture, the strap is between the pink and blue-ish pins.
10. Sew them together. Turn inside out. After that, your bottom (well, not YOUR bottom) will look like this:
11. Sew your lining using similar steps. There is no need to start several inches from the edge when you’re sewing the rectangular part of your lining, though.
12. Insert your lining inside the external part of your bag.
13. Now fold 1 inch of the bag towards the lining. This is the piping for your drawstring.
14. Fold 1/4 inch of the lining towards the part that you folded in Step 13. This would lock your piping nicely.
15. Sew together. When you’re done, you will have a hole where you can insert your ribbon.
FINISHED BAG:
ACTION SHOTS:
HAPPY SEWING!
totes
May 08, 2008 @ 21:11:15
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May 08, 2008 @ 22:07:54
Fantastic!
I really need it! Hope to make it very soon! tnx so mutch! :)
May 08, 2008 @ 23:27:56
That looks awesome! :D I’ve made a yoga mat bag once, but not for a yoga mat. ^^; It was for my A2 size drawings — there are these plastic black carrying tubes you can buy, but I figured I could make my own. (And one that could fold into itself when not in use! ^_^ )
I also LOL-ed at the “your bottom” part. x)
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May 09, 2008 @ 10:27:56
A space-saver tracing tube! Thats clever. :) I will mention that to my roommates. Three of them are architects. One is studying to be an architect. :D
May 09, 2008 @ 10:29:48
You’re welcome. Send me a pic of your finished bag. :D
May 09, 2008 @ 12:20:14
I find the idea of sewing terrifying–something akin to doing magic–(& yes, I still have that pristine sewing machine present) but I do need a yoga mat and… I might actually try this, step by step by step…
Thank you!
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Jun 12, 2008 @ 03:05:44
Great tutorial!
GReat blog!
Thanks!
Cata
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Jun 22, 2008 @ 05:24:29
Hey, thanks for the tutorial! I saw it a while ago, but finally made the bag today :)
Here’s the post about it, if you want to see it :)
http://wormgirl.wordpress.com/2008/06/21/yoga-mat-bag/
Aug 02, 2008 @ 03:35:38
Thank you so much. I made this bag and posted in my blog.
Aug 17, 2008 @ 04:36:51
What a great tutorial! Now I just need to find the right piece of fabric to make a yoga mat bag. Hopefully I can find something that’s getting tossed to give it a new life. ;)
Aug 17, 2008 @ 04:36:51
What a great tutorial! Now I just need to find the right piece of fabric to make a yoga mat bag. Hopefully I can find something that’s getting tossed to give it a new life. ;)
Sep 10, 2008 @ 06:43:24
aaah hard XD
hehe can you do this without the sewing machine?
Sep 16, 2008 @ 08:20:53
Thanks for the great instructions! I just finished by bag yesterday. I added a piece of mesh sewn to the top (like those stupid mesh tshirts guys wore in the 80s…ick bad flashback…) to let it air out and it makes it easy to weave ribbon or thin rope thru and cinch. I recycled a spare badge strap (woven straps people attach their work badges to) for the tie and tighten it with a cinch-pinch button thing (no idea what they are called). I wish I had read all your instructions for all the good stuff you make–I might have used some light interfacing in the yoga bag too to keep it looking nice. Thanks again for sharing! :^)
Sep 27, 2008 @ 08:50:14
Thanks, for the tote instuctions. I just made it this week, and got a chance to use my quilting scraps!
Oct 23, 2008 @ 04:06:25
Nice instructions – what a great alternative to a mass-produced mat bag. And this is coming from someone who sells them…
Nov 19, 2008 @ 09:49:37
You make tutorials pretty well! I’m giddy about finding you through multiply cos all this time I was wondering why the indie craft scene doesn’t exist in the Philippines :-)
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Feb 16, 2009 @ 03:16:55
Thanks for this awesome tutorial. Mine turned out great! :)
Mar 02, 2009 @ 10:15:30
Thanks for your tutorial! I used your guide to make 2 bags for my sisters-in-law for Christmas. I added a pocket to the front too! They ended up looking great and they loved them!! Thank you!!
Mar 24, 2009 @ 07:16:02
so very cute! The circles and colors are great!
Apr 30, 2009 @ 23:00:52
Great tutorial! I’m just starting to get into sewing with a sewing machine (it used to intimidate me) but this project was fun and simple and it turned out great! Thanks!!!
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May 22, 2009 @ 07:54:21
This is awesome! I just got my Singer sewing machine yesterday and I cant wait to try this tomorrow.
Thanks for sharing.
May 22, 2009 @ 12:27:27
How exciting, getting your own sewing machine! Happy sewing!
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Jun 18, 2009 @ 23:43:15
Hi there!
i have link ur tutorial in http://diybaglover.blogspot.com/.
Hope u dont mind =)
Jun 19, 2009 @ 13:18:31
I don’t mind!
LOVE your site! Great job. :D
Jul 18, 2009 @ 00:19:14
Thanks for these fantastic instructions!
I made my yoga mat bag today from material that my friend bought me for my birthday.
Here’s the finished product:
Jul 18, 2009 @ 10:18:52
Oh hey, there is no link :(
You can email it to me at handmadewhimsy@gmail.com. I’m excited to see your finished product. :)
Jul 22, 2009 @ 22:19:40
Thanks Meream. I’ve just sent you an email with the link to the photobucket where my picture is hosted :)
Sep 06, 2009 @ 00:16:22
Hi there, I bookmarked your page for the whole summer, and I finally got around to making this bag. I made it yesterday, and your instructions are very clear and easy to follow! It took maybe two hours or not even. I just wanted to say THANK YOU and keep up the great work.
Sep 06, 2009 @ 00:25:07
Thank you! I would be happy see a photo of your finished bag. :)
Sep 29, 2009 @ 04:33:58
Just another thank you for the tutorial! I made my yoga mat bag today, and it was the first thing I’ve ever made with a lining. It was easier than I thought!
Oct 17, 2009 @ 21:32:56
i do Yoga everyday for the purpose of relaxation. Yoga really helps me in getting a very relaxed mind and body.
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Dec 22, 2009 @ 22:31:32
I practice Yoga at home mainly for the purpose of having a relax mind and body. Stress is really high on our workplace and yoga helps me relax.
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Jan 05, 2010 @ 23:35:52
Just stopping by to say hi! I received the Sewing Calendar for Christmas, and this Yoga Mat is “today’s” project! hehe
Looks great!
Jan 06, 2010 @ 00:56:04
It is! Thanks for dropping by ;)
Jan 15, 2010 @ 05:24:54
Hi!
Thanks for the great tutorial!
Started astanga a while months ago and finally I have a great bag… I’ll post it too as soon as I find my card reader somewhere… :)
Jan 15, 2010 @ 11:57:29
Yay, glad my tutorial helped! :)
Mar 05, 2010 @ 21:51:39
I also skipped my yoga class last night to make this mat. I saw it last night and just had to make it. It took me about two hours, and I am by no means an expert sewer. I changed just a few slight things: I used the interior fabric for the strap and the bottom circle of the bag; it gives it such a cute pop of color.
I brought it with me to my am yoga class, and two girl want one for themselves!!
I don’t know how to post pics on here, but I’d love to share the finished product.
Mar 06, 2010 @ 16:12:12
That’s wonderful! You can email the photos to me :)
Mar 15, 2010 @ 09:10:48
Thanks for the step by step! I went and bought fabric as soon as I saw this, and started right away! I made two bags at once, doing each step to both bags. It took almost 5 hours total – first time on a sewing machine though :)
They turned out AMAZING! I can’t wait until my next yoga class! :)
Mar 15, 2010 @ 19:15:05
That’s great! Please email me photos if you can :)
Sep 05, 2010 @ 04:04:22
Just a little late to start commenting on this, but I just wanted to let you know that I LOVE this tutorial, and the bag I made turned out amazing!
I blogged photos of my bag <a href="Tutorial: here on my blog, as well :)
Sep 05, 2010 @ 04:04:47
Just a little late to start commenting on this, but I just wanted to let you know that I LOVE this tutorial, and the bag I made turned out amazing!
I blogged photos of my bag here on my blog, as well :)
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Sep 21, 2010 @ 18:25:33
I followed a link from another website (I can’t even remember what now) to your blog, looking for instructions on how to make yoga mat bag …. and the first picture I see is someone standing in front of the Colonnade Mall!
I lived in Cebu for almost 4 years and am heading back there in a couple of months. The world, even the world wide web, is indeed a small place.
I love your blog by the way, and can’t wait to try making this bag!
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Dec 12, 2010 @ 23:11:03
I know I’m late to the party, but I just found this tutorial. It looks really great and I’m planning on making this for one or two people for Christmas. I’m just wondering if you attached the lining to the inside of the bag at all other than at the top? It seems like it might have a tendency to pull out with the mat otherwise. Or is this not a problem? Thanks!