Step 1: Materials needed

You will need:

- one old t-shirt, preferably with a design you like
- a sewing machine
- scissors
- velcro, snaps, or other fastener of your choice
SageMinto says: Oct 23, 2010. 5:17 PM
I am trying this project as I type. Very easy!
I can't wait to see how it turns out! Although I am a bit torn on whether or not it should be a messenger bag or a regular one.
Thanks for posting this!
JenniferDodge says: Nov 6, 2009. 4:23 PM
Any Ideas on how I could make this a messanger bag?
chuCraft (author) says: Nov 6, 2009. 6:22 PM
You could attach a shoulder strap further down the bag, letting the top flop over and have a messenger-shaped bag of adjustable size. I'm sure there are some other ways to do it, but that was the first thing that came to mind.
joeyms says: Apr 30, 2009. 8:10 PM
I really didn't figure out the flap part, but it is a cute bag anyways. Thanks for the project.
ccherry says: Nov 19, 2008. 7:59 PM
I need a simple project my girl scouts can make for holiday presents- I think i just found it- thanks
MommyBerrios says: Apr 20, 2009. 3:02 AM
Thank you, ccherry, for the Girl Scout reference! That's what made this site come up while I searched for GS-themed bags for my troop. We were just about to start our sewing badge - We're definitely going to do this! It's so simple and helps re-enforce the concept of reuse/recycle.
ccherry says: Apr 22, 2009. 8:57 PM
The ones our girls did were a hit- I would show everyone a pic but they are busy being used by five different families.
halfpuppy says: Oct 1, 2008. 9:04 PM
Great project. My 10 year old son wanted a bag for a school outing, so we scaled this one back a little bit (no Velcro), he did the whole thing himself on the sewing machine in about 15 minutes. I especially love the sleeve side pockets. Thanks!
chuCraft (author) says: Oct 2, 2008. 9:31 AM
It's always great to hear about this project being put to good use. I'm glad you and your son liked it!
Dalya says: Jan 8, 2008. 3:25 PM
Agh! I really want to try this out. I have a crappy 29.99 sewing machine :D I have tons of shirts in my room, most of them are with cute designs. I love your instructable! Awesome pics!
chuCraft (author) says: Jan 18, 2008. 11:46 AM
Thanks! This project was inspired by the enormous amount of t-shirts just lying around my house that I didn't particularly want to get rid of.
scottamus says: Apr 24, 2007. 2:38 PM
That's a great idea, thanks.
MaskedLioness says: Apr 21, 2007. 9:05 AM
That looks like a fun project, and just in time for Earth Day too. Thanks.
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