Drawstring Toy Bag Play Mat Pattern

A simple but effective toy bag that opens out into a play mat.

Drawstring toy bag play mat pattern.

The bag cinches up into a great toy storage container and it holds a lot of toys. Fold strip in half lengthwise and press. Toy bag and play mat in one. Stick the second strip to the opposite edge so there is a space of equal distance between the two strips on each side.

Stitch the first strip to outer edge of play mat. They open into a mat for play and close into a bag for toy storage. You could even make small individual play mats 18x18 would be a perfect fun size. This is my solution a toy bag that converts to a play mat and then back to a storage bag.

Cut out two 3 wide strips to equal that length. They sure can be a pain to pick up and put away. This project is easy and is perfect for gifts. These bags are a helpful toy storage idea.

Reversible usage opens up opportunities for storytelling such as blue for the sea and orange for land. Since making this one for brick building blocks aka legos i thought this could work for so many other toys. Ideal for lego duplo or any blocks or small toys these. However with this diy toy or lego bag and play mat clean up is a lot easier.

A water resistant backing means that damp ground doesn t have to mean damp clothes and the drawstring makes picking up the toys easy when it is time to stop playing. By craftbits shellie wilson in sewing patterns for bags purses and clutch 1 comment make clean up a breeze after playtime is over with this reversible drawstring play mat. Turn under the ends and stitch a 1 4 hem.