I have a pile of 20 some odd T-shirts in a box that I've been wanting to do some stuff with, and today the inspiration came to me. I like the way I made the bag more than the tutorials I've seen out there, so I figured I'd share. ;3
Cut off the sleeves, starting from about 3 inches down, curve it just a bit.
Easiest way to make the top of the bag is to trace a dinner plate around the neck. :)
Cut the hem off the bottom of the shirt, flip inside out, sew shut.
Now this step is optional, I guess. It's a bit difficult, but it give the bag more volume and a semi flat bottom. Take your hand on the inside of the bag and spread your fingers out placing one side of the shirt on your thumb, and the other on your index finger, and the bottom seam you just made in the middle. This should make a triangle you can fold over, much like a paper bag, or a milk carton.
Pin and sew it down.
Take the bottom of the sleeves, and pin about 5 inches up.
Sew shut. :)
And now you have a simple tote bag! :D I'm the process of painting and decorating mine with more details, but this is the basic outline. :) You can also make pockets out of the sleeves, like I did below.
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