How to Make a Yoga Mat Bag From an Old Pair of Jeans

To turn your old jeans into a yoga mat bag, you'll need a few basic supplies that you likely have lying around your home. Gather together:

• An old pair of jeans (men's or women's)
• Ribbon
• Sturdy thread (upholstery thread works well)
• A needle or sewing machine
• Sewing pins
• Scissors
• Your yoga mat (for measurements)

Measure the length of your yoga mat, and add 6 inches. Then cut off one of the legs of the jeans at the same length.

Cut a circle from the remaining leg to serve as the bottom of the yoga bag. It needs to be at least 2 inches bigger than the opening at the bottom of the leg all the way around.

Flip the cut leg inside out, and pin the fabric circle to the bottom of the bag (with the good side facing in). Stitch it in place. Then, flip the bag right-side out when you're done.

Sew a 1-inch hem at the top of the bag to hold the drawstring. Include two holes for the drawstring to go through.

Cut a length of ribbon to serve as the drawstring for your bag. Then, thread it through one of the drawstring holes, and work it around to the other side. Continue to tug on the ribbon until it is even on both sides. Finish by tying a knot at each end to prevent the ribbon from slipping back through the holes.

This step can be a bit frustrating. So, untwist a metal coat hanger, tie the ribbon around one end, and use it to guide the ribbon through.

Create a strap for your yoga mat bag by cutting a piece of ribbon to the length of the bag and stitching it in place, or if you prefer, create a denim strap by cutting three strips of fabric from the remaining leg, and braiding them together.