Monday, July 15, 2013

Designing A Yoga Tote Bag

By Carmella Watts


Making a yoga tote bag by yourself can be a fun and fulfilling experience. You can freely choose the colors and types of fabrics for one that complements your mat. Advanced skills in sewing is not required, too. Even starters can fairly complete the project in a few minutes depending on the design he want to achieve. The most commonly used materials are mid-weight woven fabrics because it is not too bulky to carry and durable in straining conditions.

Like any other projects, a sound plan must be in place. This outlines the results that you want to end up and the process on how to achieve it. There are exhaustive resources to help you come up with an ingenious and functional design. This can also help you which types of fabric you are going to use.

Before kicking off, you need to know the exact measurement of the materials you will need. Quantify the materials by measuring the rolled-up yoga mat. Determine its width, length and thickness. This will be your reference. Make sure to provide extra allowances in the fabric for easier cutting and sewing. Anticipate possible difficulties and challenges as well.

In this task, you need to use two pieces of rectangular-shaped fabrics. One will be the outer layer and the other will be used for the linings. The fabric must measure a couple of inches longer and one inch wider than your rolled mat. For the straps, you will need two strips of cloth. You will also need two pieces of round bottom fabrics with a circumference that measures an inch wider than that of the mat's.

As you cut the materials you need to their desired measurements, it is advisable to label them one by one. This avoids confusion and saves you time as you go along the process. Eventually, this ensures better outcome. Since the right side is exposed, start sewing with the inside out.

The design of your bags also matter. Do not compromise design for functionality. Come up of ways to achieve both impressively. The tote bags are designed for ease and convenience in bringing the mats. Whether you have to attend some classes, report to your office or run some quick errands before the session, you must carry a container for your yoga mats.

The bags have to be durable, too. Carefully sew every part to ensure the quality and durability of your work. The stitches, fabrics and threads you use can make a massive difference. Pay close attention to the straps, especially with its susceptibility to wearing out after intensive use. You can add a flannel to serve as padding to boost its durability and strength.

Let out your creativity. You can play around with your tote bags. It does not have to be plain and boring. Come up with a practical and versatile design. You can make use of extra pockets for your wallets, keys, and phones among other essentials. You can also integrate roomy compartments to keep your things organized.

All in all, a yoga tote bag does not have to be expensive at all. With the right skills, diligence and creativity, you can create your own with easiness. You can make use of all available resources for helpful tips and advice. Finally, you can make one as a gift for a good friend sharing similar interests in this exercise with you.




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