How to Make a Beach Bag

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Do you spend your summers soaking up the sun at the beach or the lake? A perfect companion to a day at the beach is a sturdy beach bag. A good beach bag can hold everything from sunscreen to towels and protect it from the sand. In this how-to video, you can learn how to make your own functional and fashionable beach bag.
Video Chapters:
  • Measuring & Cutting Fabric - 0:29 min.
  • Applying Fusible Interfacing - 4:20 min.
  • Sewing Liner - 6:34 min.
  • Sewing Bottom & Body Panels - 8:46 min.
  • Installing Grommets - 12:48 min.
  • Lacing Rope - 15:56 min.
  • Sewing Liner to Bag - 17:56 min.
  • Making Facing for Inside Top Edge - 20:41 min.
  • Materials List - 25:46 min.
Materials List:
  • Body and base fabric of your choice (we used P/K Lifestyles Outdoor Fabric and Sunbrella® Canvas Fabric)
  • Nylon 200D Optic White flag material (lining) #100134
  • Fusible Interfacing in medium or heavy weight (Optional)
  • Tex 70 White Polyester Thread
  • 10 #2 Spur (#26316) or Plain Grommets (#26302)
  • 8 feet of Spun Classic 3-Strand Polyester Line White 5/16" #21205
Tools List:
  • Sewing machine
  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Sailrite® Edge Hotknife #103800
  • Steam iron and towel (if using fusible interfacing)
  • Premium Cutting Block #103642 (spur grommets only)
  • #2 Hole Cutter #18211 (spur grommets only)
  • #2 Spur Die Set #18203 (spur grommets only)
How to Make a Beach Bag Video 2

We wanted a beach bag that would be easy to make and would hold a variety of beach needs, including a bulky towel. So, we created this tall bag mimicking the shape of a rolled towel. Grommet accents and a rope strap give the bag a nautical flair, while its spacious, tube shape allows you to carry everything you need all in one bag. It’s large enough to hold multiple towels and still be carried comfortably over one shoulder. Additionally, the bag is fully lined and cinches securely closed.

The stylish, two-toned design allows for endless fabric pairing and color possibilities. Using strong solids can give this bag a manly, sailor look. Choose a fun floral pattern for the body of the bag for a soft feminine look, or a bold ikat to be right on trend. Fabric brands we recommend for this beach bag include Outdura®, Sunbrella®, Covington Outdoor, and SunRite™.

In this video, you will learn step-by-step how to cut the pieces for your bag, sew the outer barrel and inner lining, install the grommets, and install the rope strap.

What would you fill your beach bag with for a perfect day at the beach? Share your ideas with us in the comments!

Materials List:

Sunbrella Canvas 5426-0000 Capri 54" Upholstery Fabric

#5426-0000

Sunbrella® 5426-0000 Canvas Capri 54" Upholstery Fabric

Nylon 200D Optic White 60" Fabric

#100134

Nylon 200D Optic White 60" Fabric

PremoBond Tex 70 (V-69) White UV Bonded Polyester Thread 4 oz. (1,350 yds.)

#124738

PremoBond® Tex 70 (V-69) White UV Bonded Polyester Thread 4 oz. (1,350 yds.)

#2 Spur Grommet 3/8" (Nickel-Plated Brass)

#26316

#2 Spur Grommet 3/8" (Nickel-Plated Brass)

#2 Plain Grommet & Die Set 3/8" (Brass)

#26302

#2 Plain Grommet & Die Set 3/8" (Brass)

New England Ropes Spun Classic 3-Strand Polyester Line 5/16" (8mm) White

#21205

New England Ropes Spun Classic 3-Strand Polyester Line 5/16" (8mm) White

Tools List:

Sailrite Ultrafeed LS Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V)

#311502

Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LS Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V)

Sailrite Edge Hotknife Package (110V)

#103800

Sailrite® Edge Hotknife Package (110V)

Sailrite Rubber Poundo Board 12" x 12"

#123962

Sailrite® Rubber Poundo Board 12" x 12"

Sailrite #2 Hole Cutter 3/8"

#125481

Sailrite® #2 Hole Cutter 3/8"

#2 Spur Grommet Die Set 3/8"

#18203

#2 Spur Grommet Die Set 3/8"

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