Function-Reversible Drawstring Backpack/Pouch

Here's a way to turn your t-shirts into a cute two-tone drawstring backpack- or, since it's function-reversible, a drawstring pouch!

All you need is two t-shirts (and cutting/sewing supplies).

Step 1: Cut out rectangles

Cut rectangles out of your two shirts- two identical rectangles per shirt.

The dimensions between the two shirts' rectangles should be the same on three sides, but the rectangles from one of the shirts should be a little taller (my gray one was about an inch taller).

The taller fabric, which I will henceforth refer to as the gray fabric, will be the outside for the drawstring pouch.
The shorter fabric, which I will henceforth refer to as the red fabric, will be the outside for the backpack.

Comments

[ella868]

Do I have to leave two holes at the top for the cords to come out?

[SelkeyMoonbeam]

I'm not sure which two holes you mean, but I think the clearest picture of what you're asking is shown in the second picture of Step 4.

[Diamonds_OnTheInside]

I love this! :) Going to make one as soon as I can. These would be awesome Christmas gifts.

[rrkrose]

Wow this is awesome! I will have to make one.

[rrkrose]

Wow this is awesome! I will have to make one.

[shazni]

love this! but gosh what a lot of t-shirts are getting cut up! i only have baby t's that can get cut up...if i cut up what i see(my hubby's...i'll have war at home!)

[SelkeyMoonbeam]

You can get t-shirts sooo cheap from thrift stores! And if you're willing to ask your friends for their clothing discards, you can get a lot of old shirts that way too.

(Also, don't tell anyone, but you can do the same 'ible with regular fabric.)

[amandaghassaei]

this is awesome