How to Sew - Dollar Tree Lemon Placemats Tote Tutorial
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- I found some Lemon Placemats at the Dollar Tree and thought this would make a sweet little tote. It is already lined.
This is another cheap, fast, and easy sewing project. I used 3 of the placemats to make this cute little 5 pocket tote. It only cost a little over $3.00 and takes about 30 minutes depending on your skill level.
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Hint: When back tacking on top stitching, on last back tack, stop somewhere in the middle of seam. This prevents weird rabbit ears hanging out at the finished edge. I find that it’s safer to clip very close to the seam itself and it’s invisible. I used to sew medical bags with loads of top stitching and taught myself to cut down the aggravation and time by ending a seam this way. I hope this isn’t offensive to anyone, just want to pass it on to all my sister seamers.
Great suggestion!!!
i do that too. Was taught old school because im old! One teacher called them eyelashes if hanging off the edge. Cutting close on edge can cut through the backtack. but cutting top and bottom of seam its still held by the back tack stitches.
Yes, I wondered why she started right before the strap instead of at the seam.
Thank you!
Great suggestion
I just saw these in my dollar tree! Fun idea! When the Christmas patterned table mats come out we can make reusable Christmas gift bags.
Awesome idea!
Love that idea!!
That’s a great idea 💡
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Funny - I’m watching your tutorial while eating lunch. Lunch is served on three of the same lemon placemats. This is the last time they will be used as placemats. Thank You! 🦩
Oh that's too funny. You made my day!
Cute tote. I don’t see why I couldn’t put the pocket on the inside as well. 👍 Thanks for the video.
Absolutely! You sure can put a pocket on the inside! Thanks for watching!
Great for shopping bag or library bags!
Love the tote. You explain construction well, (you don't talk too fast), Thanks. Keep up the good work. Be Safe, and God Bless You.
Thank you for your sweet words!
Very clear and straightforward instructions! I'm off to the Dollar Tree. Thank you.
I am so excited that you are inspired to make one of your own!!!
First time watching one of your videos. Thank you for explaining it all so well! My mom tried to teach me some seeing when I was younger, but I didn't pay close attention. Now that she has passed I can't ask her those questions, but have her supplies. I'm trying to learn how to sew and videos like yours are helping me. Thanks for helping me to feel close to my mom and for helping me to take pride in what I can create with my hands. A tote like this would be perfect for carrying some of the water bottles and coffee thermoses I carry around in the car that like to roll around.
Megan, sometimes we take for granted what right there in front of us but I am so blessed to be able to help you feel close to her. Restoration. How precious that you have her supplies!
I saw your video this morning and ran out to Dollar Tree, and now I have a new lunch bag! I love it. I used my Cricut and HTV and put my name on it. Thank you so much! 😀
Oh yeah!!! That's awesome!!! I love it!!!
It’s now 2024 and I hope that Dollar Tree still has this type of placemats still in their store!!! Love the lemons but I could like other patterns, too!!😁. What a great bag and fun to make for gifts for friends!
I still see the lemon ones on occasion and sometimes sunflowers, butterflies, and something blue but I don't remember the pattern. I hope you give it a try.
Another place I have found beautiful cotton placemats was at Dirt Cheap. It's a closeout type store, like Big Lots. They sell lots of older Target items. During the strict mask-wearing time, I was desperate for 100% cotton and was able to find cloth napkins and placemats, there, that I took apart and made masks with.
I think even I could do that!!! You made it so easy to follow. Thank you. I'm going to be on the lookout for PLACEMATS!!!! :)
Happy hunting (for placemats)
Yes this is easy to do.🤗
I love the sound of sharp scissors cutting fabric. I have become a dollar tree regular these days!!. 😂
Me too!! Love sharp scissors and Dollar Tree!!!
So do I..😂
One of the first things I do when I go in my sewing room is turn my iron on. Lol...habit after 59 years!
I love this tote! So pretty!💖
LOL!!! Thank you! So glad you liked it!
BEAUTIFUL !!! I am going to Dollar Tree to find those placemats. I love lemons for decorating !!!
I hope you can find some.
I would love to see a beginners class. I have always wanted to learn to sew.
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My daughter would love that joke.."Life gives you lemons, make a lemon tote."
Thanks!!! I'm glad I can make someone smile!
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I just love to watch sewing! Thank you for posting. This is a great idea for a quick gift or as a tote to bring home a fabric haul! Hahaha...
I am so happy that you enjoyed it!
Adorable. And a great tutorial. Now I need to find placemats.
Thank you! Hope you can find some! They have some cute placemats!
These are so cute! This is what I was looking for - a not too big tote that was easy to make. I like how you explain things in a simple straightforward manner and have subscribed. I look forward to watching your other videos.
Thanks for subscribing!!! I am glad you liked this.
@@mywithallmyart I have been to a few Dollar Tree stores and have yet to find any fabric placemats; will keep trying
Thanks for making this video tutorial. It was super easy to follow! I was looking for a pattern to make a small summer tote with outside pockets, and here it is!
WooHoo!!! I am so glad I could help!
I enjoyed this recommended video so I just had to Subscribe 10/04/21💖👍🏼
Awesome! Thanks for subscribing!!!
This is a great project! I have been racking my brain for easy and useful gifts for a women’s group I am hosting next week. Thank you!
Awesome!!!
Great idea!
I hope they sell those lemon placemats again! The fabric is so cute, and the bag is adorable!
I love these placemats. I got them in 2020 and then they had them again this year. Not sure why lemons are happy but the are!
Thank you for a fun project. That would be a nice one for young beginning sewers with some guidance. Also a great gift idea. Appreciate the details that you share that make a nicer, as well as easier outcome. I think you and my mother would have hit it off - she was quite the seamstress, too.
Terese,
Awww, thanks. I bet me and your mom would had many ideas and stories to share. When you are a seamstress you run into all kinds of challenges and successes! I am glad you think it would be a good gift idea,
Definitely cute - thanks for sharing. Who'd think you could make a cute bag out of Dollar Tree placemats!
Thank you!!! I love Dollar Tree finds!
The tea towels make something with them 🥰🍋🛍🤑🌳styleRock On👍😷😇
Tea towels would be cute for sure!
Can you PLEASE show how to make a dress for a raggedy Ann doll that's 12 in tall.
I found this perfect raggedy Ann doll at the Goodwill but she didn't come with her dress and I've been all over the internet and everywear trying to find a pattern for a the plain simple doll dress, a apron and her bloomers.
Let me think about that and I will see what I can come up with.
Amazon has a dress pattern. amzn.to/3dytxh5
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Thanks for asking. I am always looking for inspiration.
Can't wait till Christmas Placemats come out!. Carolyn
That will be fun!
New subscriber!! Wow great stuff. I can’t wait to go see if I can find me those lemon placemats. AND I can’t wait for the sewing classes.
Thanks for subscribing. I sure hope you can find them DT can be unpredictable. Be sure to go to my website and subscribe to my mailing list to know when I open the sewing class. Go to myhallcloset.com to subscribe
This tote is adorable, and it looked simple enough for me to tackle. Thanks for sharing your skill and knowledge.
You are welcome. I hope you give it a try.
So cute i never thought of doing something like that.. just give me ideas LOL ha ha ha. 💖👍💝💯
I'm happy that I inspired you!
Thank you for sharing! I’m going to try to make this tote! I’d love to see beginner sewing tips. I wish I knew how to perform the gather stitch. Thank you again!
You are welcome!!! I will add a beginner gathering stitch to my list of videos I need to make. Thanks for watching.
@@mywithallmyart Thank you! I’m looking forward to your next tutorial!🥰🥰♥️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for this beautiful bag tutorial. God bless you 🙏⚘
My pleasure 😊
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i love this! I'm definitely going to Dollar Tree to find those placemats. Also what kind of machine are you using? Just curious.
I am glad you liked it! My machine is a SInger Heavy Duty 4423
I love this! I am a teacher and this would be adorable to make for my students to us as book bags for my students! Thank you!
These would make great book bags!
Love this tutorial! Delightful sense of humor makes this enjoyable to watch! Good luck with your beginners series! I’ll.be watching 😉👍🌷🌷🌷💜
Thank you so much!
I really appreciate that you have an older machine and say what the dial settings are for Stichers length and tensions. I have an old kenmore. Thanks.
You are so welcome!
So cute. Putting this project on my must-do list.
Awesome
So clever. Can you tell me the size of the placemats please.
Thanks and they are 12" x 18"
I truly love love this, who would of thought. Thank you for sharing ♥️♥️🥰🥰
Glad you liked it!!
This is great and probably cheaper than having to buy fabric and lining fabric. I’ll have a look in the Reject Shop (Australia).
That sounds like fun. Some of my favorite treasures have come from Reject (junk) Shops
Love this video❤️Loved this project so much. I am going to my Dollar Tree tomorrow . Thanks so much for sharing. 😁
So glad you are inspired!!!
I love this. I made pillows out of the lemon placemats for my grand kids. Then I made valences for my kitchen. I have 3 placemats left! A win for me! Thank you
Awesome!!! Valances are a great idea, too!
Love this. Dollar Tree online had a case of 24 Spring placemats and one is your butterfly. So good grab if sewing for a craft fair.
That's awesome!!!
Just found your channel...man, I lOVE 5he sound of scissors cutting! But I wondered why you dont use a rotary cutter?
Going to try this bag but French seam the bottom due to fraying raw edges
Sometimes I use a rotary cutter but since its a beginner tutorial, I figure a beginner has scissors but not have a rotary cutter.
Thank you for sharing this cute and easy project. I can hardly wait to make one.
You are so welcome!
We dont have any DT in my country ,but I guess I could find some placemats to do similar project.
thank you for everything!!!
You are welcome.
I love those placemats - bought eight last year when I first saw them and then they had some this spring too, so I bought a few extras. I think they look really high end actually, and what a fun idea to make a tote bag. Great design to the bag as well!
Thanks. I saw some again this year and was tempted to buy some more!!!
Thank you for sharing. I picked the placemats up last year. Look forward to trying your project and also doing thinking of using an old feed sack. Your instructions make it look easy for a beginner like me. Keep the projects coming
Oh cool!!! The feedsacks sound fun. You could also use the newer feed sacks like chicken feed... They are made from a plastic type material but it doesn't rip easy. Anyway, I am glad you are inspired. Thats my goal.
I came across this video and was so excited to make this tote, ran to my nearest dollar tree and sadly they did not have these placemats. They only had the plastic type. I will bookmark this video and if I come across the placemats I definitely want to try this.
Keep looking. When they put them out the dont usually last very long
Beginners.. YEAH! I would love it.
Awesome!!!
Thank you. Made it very easy to follow … you inspired me to made one!! Looking forward to more of your videos!! Thank you
Awesome! Thank you!
Fun watching going to pick up some of these placemats if they still have them. This bag is perfect for taking to church with pins, tablet, your Bible and Sunday school book of course a few snacks for the kido’s during church. Cute.
There are some cute darlings out right now! So excited thatvyoucare inspired. And, yes, just the right size for carrying to church!
Fabulous! I’m going to make some to take to the market. Thanks for the video!
They would be great for the market
AMAZING. Oh my im a new fan. So enjoyed your tutorial and looking forward to new one. But first ive got to catch up on previous one. HELLO FROM OHIO
Thanks so much! 😊Oh, I LOVE antique shopping in OHIO. It's been several years since I have been there!!!
I love the tote.keep up with the good work .I just found you.i am going to see if I can make me some
Awesome
Very cute idea.
I'm gonna try🙂
Also, if can't find 3 matching placemats. I'll use fabric for pockets and straps.
Thank you for this lovely 😍
Kathy, I am so happy you are going to make one. Fabric pocket and handles is a great idea!!! Thanks for watching@!!
Hi there.I’m a newby to your Chanel.Really enjoyed the little lemon tote!! Thankyou so much! See you again soon.....Angie from Australia. X
Hey, Angie from Australia, I am so glad you found me. Glad you like the lemon tote. I do looks of stuff so maybe you will find a few other things too.
Thank you for this easy video. I like doing small projects like this….😊
Awesome!!!
Love this! I am a beginner at sewing. Haven't done it in years. I would really like to try this bag for my little 18 months old granddaughter that loves purses of all kinds. This may be a bit big for her but she will love it anyway. Lots of places to put all her girly toys to carry around. So excited to watch more of your videos!
I am so glad you are going to do this for your granddaughter. It will be a great memory for her. Thanks for leaving such a sweet comment.
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Love it! I just called my DT and am on my way to get my placemats. ❤ new subscriber here. You have beautiful hands, too, btw!😊
Thanks for subbing! I am so blessed that you liked it!
I'm going to do this for knitting project bags!Thank you!
Great idea!
This was a great video. These would be great to make out of duck or ticking or even old jeans and donate to either cancer centers for people who have to come in for treatment. My mom had cancer and lived an hour away, and the hospital provided a nice van to people in the area. The radiation was maybe 25 minutes, then you had to wait for the others. This would be a nice tote bag for carrying their things like their phone or tablet, book, some people crocheted. Dialysis is about 4 hours. I hope you don’t mind, I will link your video, but I might put up a tutorial, because if I can do it, anybody can. Thanks for sharing, Patricia
Please share. And yes do a tutorial of your own! You go, girl!!!
If you would buy 4 placemats, could you then use the 4th one to make your pockets? That wouldn’t make the bag bigger.
You could sure try that.
BRILLIANT! Thank you. As a beginner I’m hopeful I can try this since some of it is done.
It really is easy. I hope you try it.
Thanks I am a new subscriber. I love your bag. I make something different. Pillars of all seasons. It only takes two. Give for 🎁 gifts
Awesome!!! Great idea! Thanks for watching.
Hi, I loved your tutorial, I will be making these this weekend.
I thought I replied to you last week!!! Have fun! I hope they turned out the way you hoped!
I have often looked at the lovely placemats in DT passed them by , I mean how many placemats do you need, other than covers for my Journals I make. I'll not be doing that again Love the tote.Great project supply carrier, thank you.
I have too many placemats!!! LOL!!! Thanks for watching.
I’m new to your channel & I love this quick idea for a great gift or just a happy for one of your friends. Thank you! 👏🏻👏🏻❤️
Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Like the tote. Very cute.
You can do French seam gussets. First sew the gussets on the good side of the fabric and trim them. Now turn it inside out and sew the gussets again. It will be clean on the inside and outside. FOR BEGINNERS, sewing on your sewing machine, some of your explanations were not on your video very well and your straps were not explained all the way, like when to turn down the one inch, like for a beginner.
Thanks for the tips!
Oh, I MUST try this! As a total beginner, I can't tell what kind of fabric this is. At times, it looks vinyl laminated. Any hints about what fabrics are the easiest for a rookie would be really appreciated.
It is not vinyl. It is probably a poly blend of some sort but it has stability to it. Quilt cottons are great to begin with. They don't stretch and it easier to learn stitch control with. Even the little fat quarters you can buy at Walmart are good for getting started.
I love it. OMG !!!!!! I want one. (Maybe 2) Bahahaha. Really it is so cute. Are you going to sell them? I would really pay what you charge.
Maybe one day! If I can find where I put this one I could put it in my Etsy shop for you. I am sure I put it in a very safe place!!! LOL!
Sounds like your machine can use some oil. Have never heard a noisier machine. Sorry but some people might not realize what a difference more frequent oiling will make. Of course following your machine’s manual is advised.
Thanks for noticing!!!
I love your video. Thanks for sharing. I will make your tote.❤❤❤❤❤
You are so welcome! I hope you like the one you are going to make!
It does indeed make a sweet LITTLE tote, useless for shopping and not even fit for an 8x10 spiral paper pad. Don't waste your time.
It is little!!! And it is cute. And at lot of people have taken time to watch this video. Thanks for WATCHING!
Wow!!! That was really fabulous!!!! I'm hooked!! More please!! Can't wait for the classes!!! Thank you!!!
Thanks, Tammy. Be sure to subscribe on my blog, too! I will send an email when I open the classroom again. Should be in July.
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I love this idea and can't wait to find some mats for my grandchildren to sew together. But could you tell what settings you are using such as, where the dials are setting? How wide the stitch number is, how long the length number, what's the tension is set on. There may be a lot of beginners out there. (Like my grandchildren). I know it may seem overly simple to the experienced sewer but to some of us, it's not. Thanks
Thanks for asking. I am using a straight stitch. My length setting is 3. The zigzag width is 4.
The tension is set for medium weight fabric. i hope this helps!
New subscriber. Cute tote bag. Could also be used as a gift bag, and put things inside, and in pockets for the recipient. Gotta go to Dollar Tree. Thanks for sharing
WooHoo!!! I am so glad that your are inspired to give this a try!!! Thanks for subscribing and commenting!! That blesses me so much!!!
I tried this out with the Sunflowers. Couldn’t find the lemons but ordered them online from Dollar Tree. Fun project. Cute bag.
Wonderful! I just purchased some of the sunflower placemats. Thinking about a new project with them.
Did you have a piece leftover after cutting handles--wondering if can be used as inside bottom support--the way you would use a piece of cardboard to support bottom of gift bag. this video a year ago lol thank you so much I love this project❣️
There wasn't any lemon fabric left. But there was a full piece of the lining. You could use the excess lining to reinforce the bottom. I am glad you liked the video.
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Super fun and useful.
Great job on you instructions.
Awesome! Thank you! And thanks for subscribing and commenting!
I love it💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃
Thank you!
Really love 💕 ur projects they are nice I have made them and given for Christmas gifts keep coming back please
Thank you!!!
Great tutorial! I'm planning some Feed Bag and Wild bird seed bags from 25 and 50 lbs bags.
Sounds great! Cute idea!
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The placemats I used were 11 inches by 17 inches. I hope that helps.
I just found your video while scrolling through UA-cam. I absolutely love this. I can see making these for some of my friends, and me too, for all the holidays. They'd make great lunch bag totes too. I'm just wondering though why you didn't sew the top section by stitching on the right side? My machine has a section that comes off so you could slip a sleeve or some narrow tubes so you would be able to turn things right side out and just stitch it that way. Would it not look the same? I don't sew often so I was just wondering if the finished piece looks different. I hope that makes sense. Thank you for the directions! It made things easy to understand!
Thank you for taking the time to comment. I am so glad you liked the video. There is no particular reason that I stitched it from the inside. Machine also has that feature. It looks the same stitched from either side. And, yes they would make great lunch bag totes!!!!
Fun tote! Thank you
You are so welcome! Glad you liked it!
Just a tip before cutting sew across ,you wouldn't have eny fullness when finishing
Thank you!
Great video! I need to know about your pin cushion! It's fabulous! I need that in my life.
I am so glad you liked the video! The pincushion was purchased at WalMart several years ago. My friend bought it for my!
Hi, just made two of the cute bags. Had trouble doing the bottom corners. On my second bag, I turned the lining out at the top. I like it better. Thanks for this cute, cheap, tote.
WooHoo!!! I am so glad you decided to try this! Sorry that the bottom didn't cooperate! Great Idea with the lining turned out at the top! Glad you were inspired!
I just found your channel and love this idea. I ran to our Dollar Tree and they have the same lemon place mats! I'm so excited to make these. Thanks so much! I will fill one with goodies for a house warming gift, who wouldn't love it :)
What a sweet gift that will be! I know they will love it!!! I am super excited that you found some.
This is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing. Love it! 💘
You are so welcome!
I am new to yr channel just subscribed Thank You very interestin awesom an u explain it so easily definitely will try we dont hav dollar stores in South Africa thank u once again
So glad you found my channel. Thanks for watching and commenting. You could use just about any lightweight placemats.
Well done!!!! Could you make a bigger bag, or would it look to. Bad? Love all these bags!!
Not sure but maybe. Maybe turn placemats lengthwise. You should try it
Just love you.. You make everything fun.. Smiles from NY
Aww! Thank you, Dolores!
I have some of the quiltedplacemats. Wonder how they would work?
Yes. If they are not to heavy.
loved the bag! can we use another bag to make a bigger shopping bag? Church ladies want to make a lot of these! Thank you, Bonnie in Texas
Hey Bonnie in Texas, yes, you could easily make them bigger. These were just dollar tree placemats. You could even use regular fabric. Thanks for watching.
I bought 2 of these same placemats (brand new!) at a thrift store. They are gorgeous. I haven't used em yet.
That's a great find! It is fun!
Hint: Instead of back stitching the pocket dividers, I used a buttonhole stitch for about a half inch to make the pockets look more professional.
Very good suggestion! Thanks for sharing!
Very nice, easy but you lot me after you stitched the whole bag together then all of a sudden you have it under the needle turning it under 1". Also too many commercials. Nice project though.
Thank you. Sorry you got lost. Those commercials earn me a little extra income!!!