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I had been thinking for a long time I needed a yoga mat bag and I started googling around to find a pattern or some kind of instructions. This video at Pink of Perfection was really inspiring so I decided to give it a whirl…but rather than buy new material I found a super looking pair of old men’s trousers to use which worked perfectly! I am sure there are a variety ways to do this but here is mine…

Step 1: Cut off the legs from the top of the pants
(you use one leg for the bag & the second leg to make the strap)

Step 2: Cut open one of the legs along the seam (you are making the strap)

Step 3: Trim the material so it is about 5″ wide

Step 4: Fold the 5″ wide piece in half so the good side of the material is facing

Step 5: Sew your 5″ piece along the cut edges

Step 6: Use the old safety pin trick (see the video) to turn out your strap

Step 7: Sew together the bottom of your bag (top of pant leg) with the strap lined up to the bottom corner

Step 8: Sew the strap to the top of your bag just below the pant cuff

Step 9: Slit the pant cuff and insert your drawstring

Step 10: Slide in your mat and strut to the gym in style!

This isn’t the ‘perfect’ way but its quick and easy… and it is good for the earth because your re-using rather than buying new…which definitely means a few good karma points!