T Shirt To Tote

Super easy tote.

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My beloved Nintendo shirt got stained from my 1 year old. ((sigh)). So I had to make something out of it I could use all the time. So I made it into a tote. (=

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You Will Need (3 things)

  • T Shirt
  • Scissors
  • Sewing Machine

Steps (8 steps, 45 minutes)

  1. 1

    Start with a shirt or fabric if you like. Any size you want.

  2. 2

    If you are using a shirt measure out a square on the shirt any size you like and cut through both layers of the shirt.

    If you are using fabric make 1 long strip of fabric, You will be folding it in half later.

  3. 3

    This is the bottom of the shirt. You will use this for the handles. Cut in half. You should have to strips that are about 3 inches wide and however long you want them. Fold in half and sew up. Turn right side out, put aside for later. (Or you can cheat like I did I used the ends of an old pillow case.

  4. 4

    If you are using a t-shirt sew up all three sides.

    *everyone* Fold fabric in half, and draw a line about 3 centimeters down from the top. Make notches where you would like to have your handles. Then cut inbetween the notches.

  5. 5

    Now you will flatten down the bottom edges, this will become a gusset.

  6. 6

    Draw a line as wide as you would like the gusset to be and sew along the line. Repeat to other side.

  7. 7

    Turn bag right side out, fold along the lines and insert handles where you cut the slits. Pin and sew about a centimeter down.

  8. 8

    Unfold and sew 1 Centimeter down and sew all around the top of the bag. Embelish if you want and your done!