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how-to of the day: make a recycled reversible t-shirt totebag - the final totebag and the links

by Chloe on April 17th, 2008

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:

how-to of the day: make a recycled reversible t-shirt totebag

And if I want to reverse it - here’s how it looks:

how-to of the day: make a recycled reversible t-shirt totebag

Of course, ironing probably would have been a good idea to… those little pesky details :-)

Tags: free projects, free-patterns, how to of the day, recycling, recycling fabric, totebags

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Karen
Apr 17, 2008 at 4:07 pm

This would be great for those souvenir t shirts, you don’t want to wear anymore.
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Apr 17, 2008 at 11:36 pm

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Cyndi L
Apr 18, 2008 at 9:09 am

What a great use for old tees that you just can’t bear to throw out! Thanks, Chloe!
Chloe
Apr 18, 2008 at 9:55 am

That’s what I thought when I designed this project :-) I’ve got t-shirts that I just don’t wear - but don’t want to part with!
Anita
Apr 18, 2008 at 10:42 am

Chloe this is a wonderful idea. Do you think you could do a similar tutorial on making t-shirts into a quilt. I’ve been saving my children’s t-shirts over the years in hopes of making them a quilt, but I don’t know the best way of going about it. Backing them with a sturdier unstretchy cotton like you did on the tote is definitely a starting point.
Noreen Crone-Findlay
Apr 18, 2008 at 10:43 am

Love your new bag!

I’ve also cut the images off t-shirts and stitched them over unwanted pictures or graphics on pre-made tote bags. Works great!
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Eileen
Apr 19, 2008 at 5:38 am

I loooove this idea! I too have drawers full of really nice souvenir t-shirts that I never wear. Past the t-shirt age I guess. ;-)

But I still use tote bags - a lot!

I’m betting my friends would love to have some of their souvenir tees made into bags as well. Maybe I can start my Christmas crafting early this year!
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Terri
Apr 23, 2008 at 3:51 pm

Great idea Chloe …. a great Earth Day bag!

Terri