Discover how to sew your own DIY grocery tote using a tea towel in this beginner-friendly sewing project! Transform a thrift store tea towel into a cute and budget-friendly tote bag. This cute bag can also make a wonderful gift idea. Even if you’re just starting out with a sewing machine, you’ll be able to tackle this project. It requires only basic sewing skills. Within less than 1 hour, you’ll have your very own tea towel tote ready to use for your grocery shopping adventures. To get started, gather a gorgeous tea towel, a sewing machine, scissors, and something to use for the straps like braided cord, nylon webbing, or grosgrain ribbon.