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T-Shirt Reusable Grocery Bags

January 18, 2013 by Jessie Daye Leave a Comment

If you like this project, check out more great sewing tutorials on Lilyshop.com

Lately lots of places have put a ban on plastic bags at the markets, drug stores, restaurants, and any other store that would normally use a plastic bag for purchased goods.

It’s certainly a step in the right direction to reduce landfill waste and pollution issues – but I couldn’t help but be a little annoyed the first time I went to stock up on diapers, wipes, and a dozen or so of those glass baby food jars. When I got to the checkout and they asked for my reuseable bags, I thought %@$&!!!

So, I purchased one of those ugly reusable bags and then on the way home I got to thinking …. maybe I could make some cuter bags?

Introducing the Tank Top Re-useable Bag! Isn’t it cute? You can really use whatever tank you have. I want to make a couple more with better patterns and maybe some fun colors …. but you get the idea.

Supplies

  • Heavy-weight tank top (Preferably with thicker straps; no spaghetti straps)
  • Pins
  • Sewing machine

Instructions

Turn your tank top inside out and pin the bottom along the hem. Using a sewing machine, sew the bottom of the tank closed.

Quick Tip: If you want to make the bag more durable overlap the material and sew a double seam.

Once the tank is sewn, turn it inside out and you’re DONE!

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About Jessie Daye

Jessie Jane is the founder of Lilyshop, Inc and mama to Lily and Olive, and loves crafting, baking, cooking, and wearing sweatpants. Visit JessieDaye.com for recipes, craft ideas, and so much more.

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