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How to make a bag out of an old t-shirt (no sewing required)
Why throw away your old t-shirt when you can repurpose it as a shopping tote? This seven step tutorial will show you how easy it is to transform your favourite tee!
You will need:
- An old T-shirt
- Scissors
- A marker (washable)
How to:
- Cut the sleeves off of your T-shirt, neatly. These become the handles.
- Cut the neckline out of your shirt. An oval shape works best. This becomes the bag’s opening.
- Turn your shirt inside out. Determine the desired depth of your bag and trace a line across at that depth. Note: your fabric will likely stretch when used as a bag.
- Cut vertical slits from the bottom of the shirt up to your marked line, creating a fringe. Cut the front and back in the same slicing motion so they line up.
- Tie your first three fringes together (front to back).
- To secure your bag, take one strand from the second fringe set and tie it into a knot with one of the strands from the first set. Take the second strand from the second set and tie it in a knot with a strand from the third set. Continue all the way down the shirt.
- Turn the bag right side out and that’s it!
Photo source: mommypotamus
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