Tote Bag Stories: A Tote Bag for Wine Bottles

When you're off to a party bringing a bottle of wine, how do you carry it? Do you bring it as is or wrapped in cute packaging? 

But if you were bringing more than one bottle? In my mind, a wine bag like this one would be ideal. It's made of sturdy canvas, has six compartments to keep the bottles from bumping into each other (less chance for breakage), and can be thrown in the washing machine in between uses. 

But why buy when we can D.I.Y.?

I own many reusable canvas totes and I chose this one because it has a food/dining theme.

I also like it because the fabric is thicker and it's gusseted, allowing the bottom of the bag to stand on its own. 

I'm going to make three compartments. I measure the bag and divide it into three equal sections. I use a pencil to make light markings on the bag.

Then I stitch the front part of the bag to the back part of the bag together with a back stitch. 

Use thread that matches the color of the bag or a totally different color to give it an accent. I sewed this by hand but you may use a sewing machine if you prefer.

The compartments snugly fit three bottles of wine (or non-alcoholic beverages)...TADA!

It's a clever idea to include a small corkscrew in the bag...TADA! 

Tuck the corkscrew inside a small canvas pouch and throw in a wine stopper or two just in case you don't finish the wine. A tight seal from the wine stopper will prevent spills and keep the wine fresher longer.

Reusable water bottles (one for each member of the family) can also fit in this bag.

With a little measuring and sewing, this canvas bag finds new purpose and is ready for any picnic, party, potluck or BYOB (bring your own bottle/booze/beverage) event.

This bag, together with the wine inside, makes a thoughtful hostess gift, too!

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