yoga mat bag

I have always wanted a yoga mat bag.

when i first started yoga, I used the mats from the studio.

Then, I upgraded to buying my own mat,

but to get it to and from yoga, i put rubber bands on the ends.

Then, i got a hemp mat sling.

But I wanted something that i could throw my keys, phone, and water in.

All the ones I saw were too expensive and not really my style.

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so i decided to make my own.

the scary part was that i have NEVER sewn a zipper

but i decided to go for it anyway.

i had sewing for dummies and a couple other books.

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for fabric, i bought a sheet at the thrift store for $2, washed it, and it was ready to go.

i made the pattern up on my own.

b/c i am too scared to learn how to read a pattern.

plus, i am pulling a sus kramer, and just making stuff up.

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here is the finished product.

pocket on the outside

sewed my name on it, with a leaf border

the zipper up close and personal

you can see the mat inside

pocket for ID and key

me excited about the yoga mat bag