Cheap Beach Towels!!

[Pedal Pusher]

Just got back from Kmart. I got an order this morning for some beach towels for a friend of mine who is going on a cruise. I didn't have any in my stash so I ran to town to see if anybody had any left.

Found a great deal.....Kmart had their 9.99 big nice towels for 3. I bought way toooooo many but I will get my money back for all 20 of the ones I bought on the 4 I already have sold. Guess I will pack the others up til spring.

Now if I can match some of the bags from Blankshirts with these towels I might sell the sets and make some money off them.

Donna

[Lisaa]

Good deal! You could also sew tote bags from the beach towels so you have a perfectly matched set.

[Pedal Pusher]

OMG.....Lisa what a brilliant idea. Have you made any? Got any pics?

But wait, that means I have to go back to Kmart. I only bought one of each color.

Donna

[Lisaa]

I've done tons of totes but haven't done any yet with towels. It's on my (very long) list of projects to try one day.

[Pedal Pusher]

Lisa, just can't thank you enough for the towel bag idea. I did go back (twice) and got more towels. I sold enough bag and towel sets the first day to pay for all 40 towels that I bought.

One towel will make exactly 2 bags. I bought 3 of each color so I can get two sets out of 3 towels. I sold the sets for 25 (3x3 = 9 25 x 3 = profit) I cut the towel in half and use part of it for the handles and a bow. They are really cute. I will make pictures and post them later. Right now I am just trying to fill all my orders but I wanted to post a thank you.

Donna

[Lisaa]

That's awesome, Donna! I definitely would love to see your photos!!

[idesign]

Lisa and Donna, this is a very cool idea, and it would be great to see the photos. Congrats on making that kind of profit, too. Whoo Hoo!

Carol

[Pedal Pusher]

This is the first bag I made. I should have used a darker thread color. Like I have said, "I learn better from my mistakes.
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Donna

[Lisaa]

Adorable! You did a great job!!!

[Sew Fun]

Those are really cute!!!!! What are the bag dimensions?

[Pedal Pusher]

I didn't measure them but I will. I cut the towel in half length wise and then took enough off the half to do the straps and bow. What was left I sewed down the side and bottom and made the bag. I will post dems tomorrow.

Donna

[mythreesons92]

That is a fantastic idea. thanks for givings us the instructions on how you did it.

[katherineF]

Those are very cute !
Kathy