Sometimes you have T-shirts that you don't like to wear anymore. I had a few where I didn't like the fit but I still loved the logo, so this project allows me to continue to show them off! I have done both the sew and no sew version of this project with many students at my after school Maker club. It is appropriate for ages 5-14.

Step 1: Gather Your Materials

For this project you will need:

No Sew Version:

T-shirt
Circular item (I used a plate).
Chalk.
Scissors

Sew Version

T-shirt
Circular item.
Chalk.
Scissors
Thread
Sewing Machine (The can be sewn by hand as well, but you must be careful of the strength of your seam. Bag seams take quite a bit of stress.)

Step 2: Cut Off the Sleeves

Cut off your sleeves as close to the seam as you can.

Step 3: Mark the Bag Opening

Fit your circular object around the neck of the t-shirt. Draw around it with the chalk.

Step 4: Cut Your Bag Opening

Cut around your chalk line. You can just wipe off the remnants of the line afterwards.

Step 5: Cut Strips

Turn your shirt inside out. Cut strips through both sides of the bottom of the t-shirt. Ensure that your strips are about 1 cm in width.

Step 6: Tie Knots

Starting at one side, take two groups of strips that are side by side (4 strips). Tie them in a tight knot, and then tie again.Continue this all the way across the bottom of the shirt.