Tutorial: Car playmat and drawstring storage bag

Vicky Myers shows how you can sew this car playmat that doubles as toy storage. When the playmat is opened flat, it makes a surface for a child to play with their cars. There are roads and buildings and even a zoo in hers! Then, when playtime is over, just pull the drawstring to turn it into a bag. All the cars and toys will fit inside for easy storage.

Click below for her tutorial:

DIY drawstring car play mat (post sponsored by Volkswagen), by Vicky Myers Creations

[photo from Vicky Myers Creations]

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