How To Make a Tank Top Tote

This is a great way to recycle those old tank tops you can't (or shouldn't) wear anymore. If you don't have what you want in your closet, take the kids to the thrift store for some shopping!

These totes are perfect for gifts, a quick update for an outfit, and carrying a few of your favorite toys.

Materials needed for your project:

One tank top (try an nice camo one for the boys)
Thread and needle
Sewing machine (unless you are teaching your little one to hand stitch)
Scissors
Seam ripper

Extras for embellishments:

Heat n Bond
Iron
Material scraps
Left over beads, etc.

Step 1 Prep For Sewing

First you need to flip the tank inside out and carefully remove the label with a seam ripper.

Then, line up the bottom hems and pin to keep them from slipping as you sew.

Comments

[pen_bow_arrow]

this is quite similar to my sweatshirt bag

[granmomma]

Oh, and who is the precious model for the tote bag? What a handsome little boy, I bet he is proud of his momma making this bag for him to tote around his toys!!!

[granmomma]

This is such a nice idea and so simple. What a great way to re-use something a person no long wants to wear or use. I am always needing a tote bag for something and this would have a hundred different uses. This Granmomma can always think of a use for a nice tote bag such as this. You have my vote! Good luck on winning that sewing machine.

[EMorris61]

I think pre-teens would like this project. Lots of room for individuality and creativity. We'll give it a try!

[16rpm]

I love this. I can't wait to make one for myself.....

[texasnoshoe1]

I think your tote idea is wonderful! But who is that handsome little boy? He looks like a golden cub!! Is he a movie star? I'm voting for this kids craft contest entry!

[enigmaticfille]

Very cute project!

[vilatesniftynook]

I love this! I was visiting with a friend and she has been given alot of tank tops. she is giving them to me and I am going to let my older girls make bags for all their little friends for a Christmas gift! Awesome! Thanks!!!!

[texasnoshoe1]

This is probably the best project I've ever seen! I want to sew one for myself, and I don't even need a tote bag! And the funk......how funky!