Tuesday, July 5, 2011

How to turn a T-shirt into a shopping bag

Supplies:
• t-shirt
• thread
• straight pins
• ruler (optional)
• sharp scissors
• bowl or circular object
• water soluble pencils (or pens)
• sewing machine (or a needle for hand sewing)

Instructions:
1 Turn t-shirt inside out.
2 Pin and then sew the bottom together.
3 Optional step - Square off bottom by folding the bottom like shown. Measure 4-5 inches from corner and pit. Sew the seam at distance measured. Cut the extra fabric off.
4 Lay the t-shirt on a flat surface.
5 Take the bowl (or circular object) and place it just around the neckline and trace.
6 Cut the neck out of the t-shirt along the line you just drew.
7 Cut the sleeves off.
8 Turn right side out and you're done!

Great for groceries!