Twins+2more
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Here are some very very simple instructions from the Parent Talk (out of Nick Jr) Mag. Another good use for those old t-shirts. Make a backpack tote. (think those inexpensive disney t-shirts you can buy at the disney store)....
Cut a T shirt across the chest from one underarm to the other, making a rectangle. Cut 2 pieces of 1 inch wide grosgrain ribbon (each piece equal to the combined length of 3 sides of the rectangle)
Cut off rectangles top corners (about a inch) For straps, lay a ribbon along an inner top edge, fold fabric over the ribbon, and secure hem by sewing or using a thin line of fabric glue, making sure not to glue the ribbon in place. Repeat on the other top edge with the second piece of ribbon.
For the bottom of the bag, fold in a 1 inch hem and sew or glue loose ribbon ends into each corner. Sew hem closed or seal with fabric glue.
TADA ! ! !
You could easily do this with any fabric rectangle. Get creative...have fun!
-Michelle
Cut a T shirt across the chest from one underarm to the other, making a rectangle. Cut 2 pieces of 1 inch wide grosgrain ribbon (each piece equal to the combined length of 3 sides of the rectangle)
Cut off rectangles top corners (about a inch) For straps, lay a ribbon along an inner top edge, fold fabric over the ribbon, and secure hem by sewing or using a thin line of fabric glue, making sure not to glue the ribbon in place. Repeat on the other top edge with the second piece of ribbon.
For the bottom of the bag, fold in a 1 inch hem and sew or glue loose ribbon ends into each corner. Sew hem closed or seal with fabric glue.
TADA ! ! !
You could easily do this with any fabric rectangle. Get creative...have fun!
-Michelle