How to Make a T-Shirt Hobo Bag
Repurpose an old T-shirt and help save the planet at the same time. Recycling old items and turning them into something new can help keep waste from filling up our landfills. This T-shirt hobo bag is something that is easy to make and can be used for a variety of purposes from a beach bag to a book tote and everything in between. Make one for yourself, make one as a gift - just make one!
Instructions
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Turn your T-shirt inside out. Then, pin the bottom of the T-shirt along the hem.
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Use a sewing machine to sew the bottom of the t-shirt closed. You can also opt to hand-sew the bottom if you prefer.
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Flip the T-shirt right side out, laying the shirt flat and ironing if necessary to make sure all the seams are lined up properly.
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Enlarge the neckline of the t-shirt by cutting out a larger hole from that area. You can use a mixing bowl as a guide to create a sufficiently large opening.
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Line up the hems on both sides of the sleeve and cut them off, making sure to cut through the front and back. Then repeat on the other sleeve. This will create simple straps without having to sew anything.
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Turn the T-shirt right side out and use as your hobo bag. The areas where you cut off the sleeves will be your handles and you can fill it with your wallet, books, accessories and anything else you will need on the go.
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Tips & Warnings
You can use a sleeveless shirt or tank top instead and you won't have to cut the sleeves off.
References
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