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Sweatshirt do-over

Sweatshirt do-over
I took an old sweatshirt and turned it into a colorful and useful tote/shopping bag. I saw an article online that showed the newest "designer" shopping bags going for upwards of $400. This one is for sale on Etsy for only $30 or make your own and it saves the environment every time you use it. All you need is an old sweatshirt (any size), scissors, pins, scrap fabric, sewing machine, thread (either matching or contrasting) and your imagination.
 
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Step 1Deconstruction Pt. 1

deconstruction Pt. 1
Lie the sweatshirt on a flat surface and cut off the sleeves and the shoulder area. I did this by eye but if you need to, use a ruler and mark with pencil or chalk a straight line. For the sleeves I just cut right next to the seam.
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2 comments
Dec 26, 2009. 2:57 PMbluenebe says:
This is very nice! Looks cool. Thank you for the clear instructable! i will try to make one as soon as I find some old sweatshirt.
Jun 19, 2007. 2:01 PMVanessaEtsy says:
Hey there! this is a great idea. I love the recycling aspect...

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