Turn Dollar Tree Placemats into a Boutique-Style Tote Bag | Easy Sewing Project

Create a stunning boutique-style tote bag using just two Dollar Tree placemats, a little faux leather, and a zipper! In today’s tutorial, I’ll walk you step-by-step through sewing this gorgeous two-toned handbag with structured fusible fleece, interior pockets (including a zipper pocket!), and beautiful faux-leather handles. This fun and surprisingly simple project is perfect for confident beginners and intermediate sewists looking to turn affordable materials into a designer-quality bag you’ll proudly carry all season long. We’ll cover everything from attaching the faux leather base to installing the zipper, boxing the corners, and adding lining pockets—plus the exact cost breakdown so you can make your own high-end tote for around $18. Grab your placemats and let’s sew something beautiful! Dollar Tree Placemat: https://www.dollartree.com/christmas-tapestry-placemat-1-ct/409171 Faux Leather Purse Straps: https://amzn.to/48MAXKi Medium Weight Fusible Fleece: https://amzn.to/48MDnbQ Zipper By The Yard: https://amzn.to/4iGRovk 🩷🧡 She Sews Seams Community: 🌐 WEBSITE - https://www.shesewsseams.com/learnmore 🛍️ STORE: https://www.shesewsseams.com/store 🪡 📕 SEWING JOURNAL: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shesewsseams-sewing-journal-chelsea-swindle/1143470336?ean=9798369239889 🛒 AMAZON STOREFRONT: https://amzn.to/45Y7x7q 🧡 STUFF I USE: 🪑 Sewing Chair: https://tidd.ly/4kHZwei 🪡 Sewing Table: https://amzn.to/42DMs3z 📗 Cutting Mat: https://tidd.ly/3TDMPGm 💡 Flexible Sewing Machine Light: https://tidd.ly/44MFk50 ✂️ Fabric Scissors: https://www.guggenhein.com/products/super-scissors-she-sews-seams ✂️Sewing Snips: https://amzn.to/4bZtF5U 🥌 Tula Pink Oliso Iron: https://tidd.ly/4eRzjZn 🥌 Tula Pink MINI Oliso Iron https://tidd.ly/4m1GoJs 🪡 Needles: https://amzn.to/3FCzcmZ 🔗 Quilting Clips: https://amzn.to/42eItua 📏 Acrylic Ruler: https://amzn.to/4igWwVU ⚙️ Rotary Cutter Blades: https://amzn.to/442IiDw ✒️ Rotary Cutter: https://tidd.ly/40V8oWI 🥌 Mini Iron: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJTDDRMN?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.2ENM76OQZEY2D&linkCode=tr1&tag=chelseaswindl-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.2ENM76OQZEY2D_1742410583824 🧡FABRIC STORES I LOVE Fabric Mart: https://fabricmartfabrics.com/?sca_ref=9274644.B8CIen8huFE4PLCz 🧡 MY MACHINES: Sewing Machine: https://tidd.ly/4mhXnHB Serger: https://tidd.ly/3GMlq22 Coverstitch: https://tidd.ly/46wrpmj Embroidery/Sewing Combo: https://tidd.ly/40kOsfV Brother 1034D Serger: https://tidd.ly/4eSVq1t 🧡 Beginner Machines Under $300: Babylock Zest: https://tidd.ly/4lGC1n9 Brother CS7000X: https://tidd.ly/44B5FEg Singer Heavy Duty: https://tidd.ly/46dIZeA Disclosure: this page may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #sewing #sewingtutorial #sewingproject #sewist #beginnersewing #easysewingproject #diysewing #handmadetote #totebag #bagmaking #dollartreecrafts #dollartreesewing #upcycle