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11 Free Yoga Mat Bag Sewing Patterns

DIY Yoga Mat Bags

A woman carrying a yoga tote and mat

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These free yoga mat bag sewing patterns will take you through how to sew your own yoga mat bag step-by-step. There are even some patterns here that use crochet and macrame techniques if you're looking for something a little more unique.

You'll be the envy of all your classmates when you carry in one of these DIY yoga mat bags. They'll be sturdier than ones you can buy and lets you show off your unique style.

Making a yoga mat bag is a great project for a beginner who has some basic sewing skills. It's also a quick project that you'll have finished in just a couple of hours. There are patterns for several types of yoga mat bags here, including slings, totes, and shoulder bags.

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    Drawstring Yoga Mat Bag Pattern

    A purple yoga mat bag hanging on a wooden fence

    Homemade Heather

    This free yoga mat bag pattern from Homemade Heather has lots of extras including an outside pocket and a pocket near the top to tuck the drawstrings into or keep your phone or water bottle. It also has a reinforced shoulder strap and is completely reversible. The tutorial shows you how to make the bag from a solid color or multiple colors to give it a more scrappy look. If you're going after the scrappy look, this is a wonderful way to use up some larger scraps from your stash or a few fat quarters. This would also make a wonderful gift for a yoga-loving friend.

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    Yoga Tote with Wraparound Mat Straps

    A woman carrying a tote with a yoga mat attached

    Sew 4 Home

    If you need to carry more with you than just your yoga mat, this free pattern from Sew 4 Home may be just what you're looking for. The large tote features an inside hanging pocket so you can put everything away just in the right place. The tote is so large that you can fit just about anything you need in there. It's fully lined so everything looks tidy. The handles are extended to create a sling for your yoga mat so it sits just under the tote. Velcro attaches it, making it easy and quick to remove your yoga mat. This is made from a home decor weight fabric but you could also use a lightweight canvas.

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    Leather Yoga Mat Strap

    A woman holding a DIY yoga mat strap

    The Merrythought

    If you're looking for a no-sew project, here's a DIY yoga mat strap pattern from The Merrythought. It's made out of leather, giving it a modern look that you'll love. It's fully adjustable so it will fit you perfectly no matter what your height. You'll need just a few supplies to make this yoga mat strap including leather and a leather punch. The tutorial takes you through where to punch the holes, add some simple hand-sewing, and assemble the final mat. Simply put it around your yoga mat and you're ready for your next class.

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    Easy DIY Yoga Mat Bag

    A yoga mat bag laying on a yoga mat

    Crafty Gemini

    If you are new to sewing, you'll want to check out this free yoga mat sewing pattern over at Crafty Gemini that includes a video that takes you through each step of completing the bag. It's a simple design that even a beginner sewist can handle. You'll be walked through measuring your mat, choosing your fabric, gathering your supplies, cutting the fabric, making a casing for the drawstring, creating a custom shoulder strap, and more. You'll just need one yard of fabric to create this DIY yoga mat bag.

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    Yoga Mat Bag Tutorial

    A blue and black yoga mat bag

    I Want To Be a Turtle

    This is a straightforward DIY yoga mat bag that's made from recycled denim and canvas. You could use some new fabric if you'd like but this is a wonderful way to upcycle some you might already have on hand. Some topstitching and an accent band for the drawstring make this mat bag stand out. You can find this free pattern over at I Want To Be a Turtle.

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    Macrame Yoga Bag

    A DIY yoga mat in a macrame yoga bag

    My French Twist

    Step away from the sewing machine and use this free yoga mat bag pattern to make a bag from basic macrame knots. You'll just need some cotton rope, masking tape, and scissors to make this trendy macrame project. This modern no-sew yoga bag looks great and will be the envy of everyone in class. Find out how to do it all at My French Twist.

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    Simple Yoga Tote with Pockets

    A woman carrying a yoga tote and mat

    iCandy Handmade

    Here's another free pattern for a yoga tote so you can carry everything you need right along with your yoga mat. iCandy Handmade shows you how to add two huge pockets inside so you can keep track of smaller items. Webbing is used for the handles and mat straps, saving you time from sewing your own.

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    Quilted Yoga Mat Tote Bag

    A quilted yoga mat bag in a garden

    Third Floor Quilts

    This quilted yoga mat tote bag made by Third Floor Quilts is made to be extra sturdy, it even stands up on its own. Soft and stable interfacing, a full lining, and quilting make it a bag you can depend on. It's a little bit oversized so you can take along a towel and water bottle in addition to your yoga mat.

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    Yoga Mat Sling Bag

    A woman carrying a pink yoga mat sling

    Sew 4 Home

    Here's another free yoga mat pattern from Sew 4 Home. This drawstring yoga mat sling bag pattern includes a carrying strap and a secured outside pocket. You'll need just 1 yard of home decor fabric to create this sturdy bag you'll use every time you go to class.

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    How to Make Your Own Yoga Bag

    A woman holding a blue and white yoga bag

    Jembellish

    A single rectangle of fabric makes up the body and strap of this easy-to-sew yoga mat bag created by Jembellish. A tank top is upcycled to add an accent to the front, but you could sew it without that part if you'd like.

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    Yoga Mat Shoulder Style Tote

    A blue yoga mat tote

    Sew 4 Home

    This yoga mat sling bag pattern from Sew 4 Home has room for a yoga mat towel, shoes, keys, and anything else you might need for your class. The tote is open at the top with a button to keep everything inside. The handles are made out of webbing, making it a quick finish. A single button keeps everything secure but still quick to get into. This pattern is great if you're looking for something not much bigger than a yoga mat that will still hold a few extras.