DIY: *Fancy* Easy and Cheap Beach Blanket

I recently wrote a post about my party essentials, seen here, and wanted to share how I am executing #5: using a tablecloth as a beach blanket.  It was super easy and cheap.  I picked up a vinyl waterproof tablecloth for $7 at a local store and already had an unused blanket on hand but Wal-Mart is a good source for both of these at great prices.

DIY: *Fancy* Easy and Cheap Beach Blanket

What you need:

~vinyl waterproof tablecloth

~any blanket in a similar size

~thread/needle/sewing machine

Here's how you do it:

1. Place the tablecloth and blanket right side against each other and wrong side out.

2. Pin all the way around.  I didn't use as many pins as I should have so be excessive.

3. Sew only 3/4 of the blanket on the sewing machine, leaving 1/4 of it open to be hand sewn later.

4. Using the un-sewn opening, turn the blanket right side out

5. Then hand sew the opening closed.  I don't have pictures but I actually added a ribbon at this point.

6. Roll up, tie with a ribbon for portability, and you are all set for the beach.

There you have it!  An easy DIY beach blanket.  Not only is it super cheap but super *fancy* for the beach!