Here are all the links to create your own recycled reversible totebag:
Part one - the t-shirt
Part two - cutting it out
Part three - sewing and construction
And here’s the finished totebag:
And if I want to reverse it - here’s how it looks:
Of course, ironing probably would have been a good idea to… those little pesky details […]
I left you yesterday with the lining cut out - now it’s time to sew it! Sew the sides of both the t-shirt and the lining (separately) to make two bag, open on one side. Take the lining and slide it into the t-shirt, wrong sides together. Make sure to match the seams:
Fold the lining […]
In my last post I showed you the t-shirt I’m going to use to create a reversible totebag.
To begin, lay the shirt out onto a flat surface and smooth all the wrinkles out of it. What happens when you cut wrinkled fabric? You end up with funny jagged lines - not good!
Cut the sleeves off, […]
Earth Day is coming up right away (April 22nd) and in honor of that, I’m going to show you how to make a reversible totebag using a t-shirt.
Did you know that fabric accounts for big proportion of landfill space these days? Apparently, some counties in California have as much as 800 tons of fabric thrown […]
Keeping my fabric and notions organized seems to take constant effort for me - I usually store everything in large, clear plastic tubs or storage towers with drawers. My thread is stored in drawers on top of my sewing table and I keep things like elastic and trims in another tall set of drawers […]
Hello my lovely readers - it’s the last week of the De-Stash Challenge! I haven’t bought any fabric, but last week was so busy that I didn’t get a chance to make anything either. Don’t get me wrong, it was a fantastic week - but I was out every single day and my studio definitely […]
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In her new book, Karin Abarbanel provides a woman’s “go-for-it!” guide to developing a business…whether in quilting, crafts, or other areas. Does Your Art Shock You?
If you are startled when you look at your art the next day, you are doing something right.
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Noreen […]
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