easy sew tote tutorial – make a boys water bottle sling using Oly-Fun

easy sew tote tutorial – make a boys water bottle sling using Oly-Fun

Easy sew totes are perfect for a kid on the go.  My kids are a pretty active  and as a family we are always on the on the go.  Being on the go with kids means that someone is always hungry or thirsty.  One way I have tried to teach the kids independence and individual responsibility is to have them prepare their own snacks and drinks.  I made each kid a sling that will hold a refillable water bottle and a small snack and maybe a piece of gum or two.  The kids like them and it is one less task I have to manage.  They know that at the 5 minute warning their bags need to be pack or they go without.  It might sound strict but I hear so much less complaining than before.

The material I use is  Oly*Fun from Fairfield.

Directions to make the easy sew tote:

Cut a piece of the Oly-Fun material to 9×5.

Sew three of the four edges together with a 1/4 seem allowance.

Turn bag inside out.

Sew a diagonal seam on each side. This will allow the bag to sit level and give room for the snacks.

Cut a 1 x 12 inch strip. No need to cut on the bias to create the trim. The material does not fray.

To create the straps cut a strip that is 1 inch wide – I measured my son for the length.

Fold the material into thirds and sew closed.

My son also requested hoops to hook on his keys and his whistle.  I used the left over strap piece to make this.

Sew the straps  inside of the pouch. I make a square because I think it is extra durable.

Since it was such and easy sew tote. I made my daughter one in less than a half hour after making my first one.