Have you ever wondered what to do with all those t shirts found in storage chests, laundry baskets, in the bottom of dresser drawers or behind your children’s beds? I am talking about the ones that no longer fit right, look right, or feel right anymore. The ones too unattractive to keep for lounging around in, and too nice to shred up into dust rags for your Saturday house chores. They are the ones your father-in law brought home from his Domino Tournament last year as a souvenir of his triumphant win. They are those boring corporate shirts with fancy logo’s your boss gave you for Christmas instead of that long awaited raise….year after year. These are the tees that we could do without, until now.
Below is a step by step guide to creating wonderfully creative and useful bags out of recycled tee shirts. It’s a way to help save the planet, give back to mother earth, salvage sentimental clothing, and have fun while doing it. We call these crafty carriers ‘Tee-Bags’ and welcome you to try your hand at one of your own. All you will need is a few items to get started and a little bit of creativity & time to create your masterpiece. Customize one for yourself, your friends or your loved ones in just a few simple steps.
Step 1
Select an jersey tee shirt from your pile that is in good condition. Small, Medium, or XXL will do. Whatever size works for you.
Step 2
With a pair of sharp fabric scissors, cut off the sleeves. You can use the arm seams as a guide. These will become your handles. Now cut out the collar. By doing this, you will create a wider opening in what will soon be the opening of your tee-bag. If you want or require a larger opening then cut the neckline a little wider.
Step 3
Turn your tee shirt inside out and either with your sewing machine or your own hand stitching skills, sew the bottom hem of your tee together (front & back). This will soon become the base of your Tee-Bag so make sure to create a secure stitch. We don’t want it to come unraveled while running for a bus or packed with your essential fabrics and notions you picked up from your favorite fabric store J&O.
Step 4
While your Tee-Bag is still turned inside out, hem the cut out arm holes (now handles) and neckline (now bag opening). This is an extra step, but by doing so, you create a more refined and ravel-free bag.
Step 5
Admire your completed work!
If you have a design, logo or print on your Tee-Bag already, then all you might want to do is press it to give it a new look. If you are creating from a solid color tee, then this is your opportunity to customize it for that special someone or create a work of art just for yourself. Use colorful trims, notions, beads, patches, fabric paint, ribbons or whatever else inspires you. Just make it your own.
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