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How to make a drawstring backpack out of a t-shirt

How to make a drawstring backpack out of a t-shirt
This cute little backpack is the just the right size for cell phone, keys, sunscreen and a water bottle, perfect for a day hiking or at the beach.  And all you need is an old t-shirt!
 
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Step 1Collect materials

Collect materials

For this project, you will need:
-scissors
-pins
-safety pin
-sewing machine or needle and thread
-t-shirt
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9 comments
Mar 23, 2012. 7:34 PMnottotallyhere says:
Nice instructable! I just made one tonight and I love how it turned out. Thanks ^-^
Apr 19, 2012. 8:15 AMAinaa7 says:
Nice...........
Jan 26, 2012. 2:24 PMb0b the builder says:
how long would it take to make this?
Oct 16, 2011. 7:29 AMjlylith says:
I get confused near the end of sewing the bag together and then then attaching the straps ;_;
Jan 17, 2012. 11:31 PMHobo in Training says:
Yeah... me too. Could you please explain why I should sew all the way up the bag when the last two inches aren't supposed to be sewn? A little clarification would be awesome.
Jul 7, 2010. 10:10 AMSHIFT! says:
Sweet! I desperately need a good carrying bag for all of my electronics and this sounds right in my range! Just a question, if I wanted a tie dye bag, do you think I could dye the bag itself or do I need to tie dye the shirt first? I'd really like to do the primer, as I'd like the straps and edges to be painted, rather than their exposed white color.

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