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How to Make an Embroidered Baseball Bag or Tote

We are a sports-loving family!  Usually we’re watching games on TV but we do make it to a few baseball games every season.  I don’t like bringing my purse with me so I thought I’d make a special embroidered baseball bag for taking our food and other necessities to the games.

Supplies for embroidered baseball tote bag | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

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Supplies Needed for Embroidered Baseball Bag

  • 13″ x 13″ flat canvas tote bag
  • red embroidery floss
  • embroidery needle
  • scissors
  • Scotchgard™ Fabric & Upholstery Protector

First, I penciled in a line on one side for my embroidery to follow.  I just free-handed a semi-circle.

Drawing lines for embroidering baseball tote bag | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

I did want to make sure the two sides were similar so I just measured the widest part with my hand and made a tiny pencil mark on the other side the same distance away from the side.

Measuring my embroidered baseball tote bag | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

See that tiny mark?

Make sides match on baseball tote | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

Then I just made an arch connecting the two corners with that mark in the center.

Pencil lines, embroidered baseball tote bag | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

This is the first embroidery projects I’ve EVER shared on my blog!  I used to embroider a lot but haven’t in years.  But with embroidery showing up in jeans and other fashion again you’ll probably be seeing more here, too.

This is a pretty basic embroidery stitch called a “fern stitch”.  I watched this video to refresh my memory.

Now to protect my bag from stains!   Scotchgard™ is great for protecting furniture, backpacks, shoes, tablecloths and placemats, caps, jackets, and other clothing items.  It should NOT be used on microfiber, suede, leather, carpet, or rugs.

I covered my table with newspaper to protect it from overspray.  Then I shook the can well.  I tested the spray on the bottom embroidered part to test colorfastness.  This would be really important on a colored fabric, too.

Cover table when using Scotchgard fabric protector | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

Scotchgard™ won’t change the color of the fabric.  I noticed a little bit of a change when I started spraying but it returned the the original color when it dried.  After the first coat dried I added a second.  Two light coats are better than one heavy coat.

Spraying baseball tote bag with Scotchgard Fabric Protector | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

Now I’m ready to head out to the game with my baseball bag full of snacks and other necessities.  Scotchgard™ will protect it from soda spills or anything else it might encounter when I drop it on the floor of the stadium.  When it does finally need washing, I’ll just spray it with Scotchgard™ again.

Finished baseball bag | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

I’m thinking my jeans may need a little embroidery on them, too.  What do you think?  Baseballs going down the side of the leg?

Canvas baseball bag tote DIY tutorial | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

Have you embroidered anything lately?  I’d love to hear about it.  Inspired me by sharing in the comment section.  Thanks!

‘Til the next project,

 Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim

 

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Embroidered baseball bag DIY, tote bag tutorial on DuctTapeAndDenim.com

Originally published 9/8/16. We share at these blog parties.  Featured on Swing into Spring, Crafty Moms Share. 


17 Comments

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Comments

  1. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says

    September 8, 2016 at 12:11 pm

    This is such a seriously cute bag…love the stitching you used on it to create the design. And yay for protecting your work with ScotchGard so it will last. [client]

    Reply
  2. Toni | Small Home Soul says

    September 9, 2016 at 7:50 pm

    Wow, I love this project! I have two sports nuts but only one of them would carry this cute tote 🙂 I’ll have to learn that stitch, I am so not an embroider but this looks like of simple. Love it!

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  3. Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says

    September 9, 2016 at 8:16 pm

    Love this! My son is just starting out as a little baseball player so I know I’ll wind up a total “baseball mom”! I’ll have to look for the Scotchguard Fabric Protector. Visiting from BOB.

    Reply
  4. Stacy says

    March 6, 2017 at 7:17 am

    Love this!

    Reply
    • ducttapeanddenim says

      March 6, 2017 at 7:48 am

      Thanks, Stacy!

      Reply
  5. Lisa // Cucicucicoo: Eco Sewing & Crafting says

    May 27, 2018 at 7:47 am

    What a very clever idea! It works out so well and looks fantastic! 🙂 Lisa

    Reply
  6. Chas says

    May 30, 2018 at 10:15 pm

    My son plays baseball and I love this project! Thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go! I’ll be featuring you next week!

    Reply
  7. Nikki Gwin says

    June 2, 2018 at 11:28 am

    I love baseball and this bag is darling! You make it look easy too. Thanks for linking up at this weeks OVER THE MOON LINK PARTY, and I will be featuring your bag on the party next week, which goes live tomorrow, Sunday evening at 5 pm central. I hope you will drop by to see and also link up again.
    🙂 gwingal

    Reply
  8. Julie says

    June 2, 2018 at 4:22 pm

    That is such a clever idea. Love it. I wonder if it could be adapted for other sports balls… you’ve got me thinking!

    Reply
  9. Karen, t says

    June 3, 2018 at 6:28 am

    You have inspired me to have a go at making this #ourminilinkyparty@_karendennis

    Reply
  10. Kathy A says

    June 5, 2018 at 12:12 pm

    I loved your bag; your simple directions would make it easy to enlarge, decrease to make it into a huge tote, pillow cover, etc. It sure would make it an easy way for the 12 yo grand to keep all her baseball stuff in ONE place for Rec league! I love tracing dinner plates, rolls of masking tape, etc. caz i can’t freehand a circle to save my life! And THAT’ S easier than fiddling with a compass!

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  11. Judy says

    June 5, 2018 at 5:27 pm

    Such a super cute project. I will be featuring this tonight at my Swing into Spring party. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com

    Reply
  12. Emily says

    June 10, 2018 at 9:12 am

    This is so cute! It’s perfect for summertime 🙂 Thanks for sharing at our Merry Monday party. I’ll be featuring your baseball tote at this week’s party. We’d love to have you link up again!

    Reply

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