Happy Monday, Friends! It's been awhile since I've shared a 15 Minute Fix and today I'm sharing my latest, repurposed from a Target tote bag I found in their bargain dollar spot. It was the perfect solution to recover a faded outdoor pillow and I really love the crisp blue and white ticking for the summer months. Plus, there's absolutely no sewing needed...
![If you love the dollar spot at Target as much as I do, be sure to check out how to repurpose a bargain tote bag as a cute summer pillow in just 15 minutes. No sewing required! 15 minute no sew pillow from Target tote bag](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ifmp0NViMMQ/Wx17yKj0viI/AAAAAAAB5VE/DeEMV50f9M4lPJnnlrY9gkT3St9yo-QRgCLcBGAs/s640/Tote-bag-pillow%2B.jpg)
Now before you make a trip to Target and get upset because the tote bag isn't $1, I want to be sure to let you know it was one of their $5 selections. However, since I already had a pillow on hand that needed a fresh look, a $5 pillow works for me. On our way to the airport when I was leaving Colorado, Youngest Daughter allowed enough time for a Target run and a Panera stop--two of my favorites that aren't local near me. {We also stopped by Dollar Tree because the one in my area has been out of my favorite peonies and I needed more.} As we were browsing the dollar spot, I had already picked up a small patriotic pillow. Since it wouldn't fit in my purse and my suitcase was not going to hold one more item, I decided to look for a tote that would accommodate both the new pillow and my purse to carry on the plane and this one was just what I had in mind!
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Funny thing, as we continued to make our way
![If you love the dollar spot at Target as much as I do, be sure to check out how to repurpose a bargain tote bag as a cute summer pillow in just 15 minutes. No sewing required! 15 minute repurposed tote bag pillow](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F1Yehu__7Pc/Wx2EUrsv6II/AAAAAAAB5WM/opEJSrXChDADxKWZOUHCel81x2QEhc3ZwCLcBGAs/s640/Pillow-open-tote.png)
Next, if you plan to use the straps to create stripes like I did, you'll need to cut them in the center, as pictured here, which leaves 4 shorter strap pieces, still attached to the tote. Otherwise, they can all be tucked inside the bag or removed completely.
![If you love the dollar spot at Target as much as I do, be sure to check out how to repurpose a bargain tote bag as a cute summer pillow in just 15 minutes. No sewing required! 15 minute no sew tote bag pillow](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pS7K5O7kkRw/Wx2GRkoz38I/AAAAAAAB5Wo/CPgWVJQY7NEtfR1kGycQJj4RtIHGCDgiQCLcBGAs/s640/Cut-tote-straps.jpg)
Instead of sewing the closure, it will be folded and then glued. While the glue gun is heating, take a few minutes to experiment with folding the bag at the top for the smoothest look. For mine, I folded the ends in and glued them first.
![If you love the dollar spot at Target as much as I do, be sure to check out how to repurpose a bargain tote bag as a cute summer pillow in just 15 minutes. No sewing required! 15 minute Target tote bag pillow](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cHQiRCuiNHo/Wx3YpuQuBLI/AAAAAAAB5bQ/EBGf8XDR-6wYHrLwwrUL-UI3cqjmYyTHwCLcBGAs/s640/Tote-pillow-end-folded.jpg)
Then I tucked the back two straps inside the bag/pillow and folded under the long edges like a hem and glued them. Remember to keep the front two straps on the outside of the pillow, for the stripes.
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Last, pull the straps down the front of the pillow and tuck under the ends before gluing them to the bottom seam of the tote.
![If you love the dollar spot at Target as much as I do, be sure to check out how to repurpose a bargain tote bag as a cute summer pillow in just 15 minutes. No sewing required! 15 minute Target tote bag pillow](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gVuUD1GAZDQ/Wx2N-QlkApI/AAAAAAAB5XE/UZPo399js24ExLDi0sWQ5luqUesMgt16gCLcBGAs/s640/Glue-tote-strap-pillow.png)
Here's how it looks on the chippy red garden bench, that I've had for ages. It's too worn for sitting but I can't bear to part with it.
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Wow creative and so cute!
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DeleteOh my goodness... this is so clever. I'm so happy that I found your blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Leslie & welcome!
DeleteVery clever and creative! And I know that eye roll. ;) Girls.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kim! Hah, I bet you do!
DeleteCute bag ... really neat idea and so easy to do.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Audrey!
DeleteReally cute; I love anything done in pillow ticking...and this is just the season for RW&B!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kathy! Agree!
DeleteThis is ingenious! I would never had thought of it.
ReplyDeleteYou're so kind. Thank you!
DeleteThat was simply brilliant! Looks great as a finished pillow!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Heidi!
DeleteThat is a very cute and easy idea, Cecilia! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Linda!
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