Dollar Store Fashion: Mexican Bath Mat Bag

Another of my great dollar store ideas. This one is super easy and quick, and it only cost $1!

What you need:

• Bath Mat (I love this one. It has amazing colors)
• Sewing machine -or- hand-sewing needle with thread -or- even hot glue(for those of you who don't have any sewing experience)
• Something to use for a strap(I used a strap from an existing bag that has little latches, so the straps are detachable, a thin belt would also work)

How to Do it:

1. Simply fold the bat mat in half length wise with the sides you want to show on the outside facing each other.
2. Sew up the two sides( or glue), with the fold on the bottom. Be sure to back stitch if you are using a machine. Leave about 1/2" to 1" extra past the line you sew so it doesn't come undone.
3. Attach the strap. Be sure to make sure the strap is sewn securely. Re-inforece the straps with multiple sewn lines so it doesn't come undone. 
4. Test it out. Put a few heavy books in it and jump around with it. See if the strap is sewn securely enough. The last thing you want is to be walking down the street and your bag breaks.