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May 15, 2017

Turn an Old T-shirt Into a Reusable Shopping or Grocery Bag

Upcycled T-Shirt BagI’m stacking up summer projects to do with the kids and this super easy sewing project is on the list.  This easy and “green” craft comes from Martha Stewart’s web site and is a simple sewing project for kids and a great way to slim down Dad’s old t-shirt pile! Let the kids learn to sew and turn some old t-shirts into a reusable grocery bag. I love the idea since I am always looking for a bag to take with my shopping.

Take a look at the craft here. It only takes a minute or two of sewing which makes it a perfect project for kids. Use at home, give as teacher gifts or use to “wrap” birthday presents. And it’s also a cute way to help out the environment and to reuse things we already have around the house.

Enjoy!

 

 

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  1. ...and she lived... says

    October 1, 2008 at 2:41 PM

    I love that idea and I think it would work great. If you are worried about it being strong enough maybe try using two shirts…maybe with contrasting colors? That would probably be strong enough to hold groceries. I have so many tshirts I should give it a whirl.

  2. Julie says

    October 2, 2008 at 2:46 PM

    I made three of those last summer. I just stitched across the bottom two-three times to make the seams extra strong. I made them out of my husband’s big comfy shirts and so they turned out simply HUGE…so not so practical for a grocery shopping expedition, but AWESOME for hauling big loads of clothes, sporting equipment, etc. If I made any more I would probably make them out of childrens or juniors sized tees and possibly square off the bottom so I could reinforce it with either a cloth-covered cardboard or some fabric reinforced with super thick fusible interfacing. I’d probably pick quirkier tees as well, as the ones I made were solid colored and kinda boring!! 😛

  3. Christy Kramer says

    July 18, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    I’m a new follower from . Love this idea! It’s simple so even a novice seamstress (ha!) like myself could probably do it. 🙂

  4. Tami says

    July 18, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    @….and she lived..

    With the double t-shirt it could be reversible. 🙂 Good idea!

  5. Mimi says

    July 18, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    That is the coolest thing. That’s something my daughter would love!

  6. Krishtin says

    July 19, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Hello,

    Great idea in this way we make use of old T- shirt.
    Make your own BAgs Design

    Krishtin

  7. Heather Leonforte says

    July 19, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    What a great idea! I don’t. Have a sewing machine either, but I may try by hand. Not sure what I would use the bags for, but I am pretty sure my girls would love this! Thank you for sharing!

  8. Kim @ 2 Kids and a Coupon says

    July 19, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Cute idea! This would be a great idea for some of the event t-shirts you get as freebies but might not ever wear again.

  9. Anna says

    October 31, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    This is an awesome idea. A good way to help the environment.

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