Saturday, September 11, 2010

Repurposed T-shirt Tote

So I was checking out what was new on http://the-big-red-barn-blog.blogspot.com/  yesterday & saw a post about using old t-shirts for shopping totes. I just fell in love with this idea!! I was going to wait until Monday to try this for myself, but I couldn’t help it. I had to try it tonight! While the kids were running around with Daddy outside, I got to work.

I started with an old brown shirt I had, turned it inside out & then cut the sleeves off. Next I pinned the hem around each sleeve area to give it a more finished look. Then pinned the bottom of the shirt which will be the bottom of the tote.

Using my sewing machine I then sewed both sleeve areas & bottom. I actually sewed the bottom of the shirt a few times over just to give it more strength since it will be carrying item daily.

And finally, I couldn’t help crocheting a little flower to add to the bottom to give it some character!

I’m going to surprise my sister tomorrow with her new tote! Her & her husband love to hit the farmers markets on the weekends & this will be just perfect to carry all the yummy finds. Plus, its so nice to just be able to toss this tote in the wash when its time for a good cleaning.
I can’t wait to make more!! I have so many ideas to give these totes some fun looks!

7 comments:

Barb said...

That looks great Trisha! I had a feeling you'd be trying this idea right away :-)

Nancy said...

I love recycling! My middle name is recycling--Actually, it's Ann, but I digress. I'm excited to see what else you have planned in the way of projects. Kudos!

SkippyMom said...

I love it - I saw your Aunts and knew I had to make some too [perfect way to cull my husband's large t-shirt collection :D] And the flower is a cute touch.

Would it be okay to write about your giveaway on my blog? I already have you on my blogroll but since you are new I thought I could let my tadpoles [my friends and readers] know about you? Thanks.

LBB said...

Thanks to all my new followers! & SkippyMom ...yes, I would love for you to write about my give away on your blog! Thank you so much!

Teresa said...

very cute. i'm so untalented (especially when it comes to sewing) that i just marvel at the things that others make.

Kristin said...

I thought about you when I came across this blog post:
www.rufflesandstuff.com/2010/02/easy-ruffled-t-shirt-scarf.html

Definitely something easy and repurposed...and SO CUTE!

If you decide to make them let me know!

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