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Step 8Finished bags and other options

Finished bags and other options
Here's the finished bag, and another bag I've done.

If you want to embellish it with flowers, see my other instructable. I like to add the flowers on, because you can use scraps left over from any project, just like mom would want you to do.

Feel free to message me with any questions or improvements, this is my first instructable.

Happy Mother's Day!
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13 comments
Jun 20, 2010. 7:51 AMpreethiblossom says:
wow ...great instructable...have many old t- shirts...time to wash them and use them....
Jan 23, 2010. 7:38 PMsqueaka1342 says:
thanks that cleared it up... but i have anothah question :) sorry im new to instructables... so, when you say in step 5 'sewing the tops of the squares' do you mean hemming them ? not sewing them together right? im dumb i know :)
Jan 18, 2010. 9:15 AMsqueaka1342 says:
i dont really get how the handles go on... do they go all the way around the bag?
Oct 5, 2009. 4:04 AMlenalandmine says:
This. Is. Brilliant. ..I think I love you. :]
Aug 22, 2009. 2:39 PMoops555_8 says:
I totally love this idea!!! it's super cute and I kinda also need a new bag for school! lol! Plus I have tons of old shirts that I don't rele use anymore! thanx a ton!
Jul 27, 2009. 6:11 AMalisonlu says:
What do the pockets look like?
Jun 30, 2009. 3:37 PMmakeme12 says:
really nice! im gonna try this
May 1, 2009. 5:14 AMBlack Ethel says:
This is a great idea! But may I make a suggestion? Some old t-shirts are a little thin and the fabric may rip if you over load the bag. Couldn't you strengthen the bag by using both the front and back of a t-shirt to double the material? It'll make the sides thicker and withhold over loading. I'm going to try this to see if it works. Thanks for the instructions!
Apr 30, 2009. 6:28 PMpie popper says:
this is really gr8. you explained it perfectly. i like it!
Apr 30, 2009. 8:52 AMpacaboco says:
Love this idea! So much stronger with the handles than other designs I've seen! And the flower finishes it perfectly! How long do you make the handles? Thanks!
Apr 30, 2009. 4:52 AMKnittinLady says:
I love this!! You have done a great job explaining it!! can't wait to try it out this weekend!!!
Apr 30, 2009. 3:11 AMtanvi solanki says:
This is so cute.. adding the lil flower with badges & buttons & stuff looks so cool.... Great going....
Apr 28, 2009. 11:35 PMNSomNia says:
LOVED this!!! It was so much fun and easy :)

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