Recycled T-shirt bags

Last updated : April 10, 2016

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First of all, I have to admit that this is not my original idea. I’ve seen many versions of this on Pinterest.    box pleat

But after going through the kids clothes and coming up with 2+ garbage bags full to pass along to a friend, it inspired me to keep a couple school shirts for this project.

This project couldn’t be an easier. I turned the shirt inside out then stitched the bottom closed.  Next was the box pleat to create a flat bottom. Basically you sew perpendicular to the bottom seam at each corner. You end up with a triangle of fabric that is not usable bag space. Gosh, I think I’m making that more complicated than it really is!! Here’s a link that shows the process if I just confused you.

Anyway…then I turned the shirt back right side out and cut off the sleeves and made a scoop cut at the neckline. No pattern just start cutting. We all know what a plastic handle bag from the grocery or discount store looks like….that’s what you are going for in shape.

All in all, not too shabby for a few minutes work. It saved a couple of shirts from the rag pile since  they’d likely never be worn again.

Little J claimed the lime green one as soon as she returned home. It was her shirt to begin with so now it will continue to serve her in a different capacity.

6 Thoughts on Recycled T-shirt bags
    jean Zoss
    23 Feb 2013
    12:23pm

    looks great, halle!! cute bags!!!

    ~*~Patty Szymkowicz Magpie's Nest
    23 Feb 2013
    7:54pm

    What a great project…bet you can’t stop once you get going!

    I saw something similar making a bag out of an old sweater (it might have been felted..I forget now)

    you make sewing sound easy ;)
    oxo

    Leslie M
    26 Feb 2013
    10:20pm

    Great idea, Halle! I sure have some t shirts laying around that won’t be worn again.

    Bleubeard and Elizabeth
    27 Feb 2013
    3:07pm

    This is a really, really cute project. I would never have been able to cut so straight. Guess that’s why I tear everything, and this is definitely NOT a project you can tear. It was fun to watch and read how you made it, though.

    BTW, that e-mail addy is for your eyes ONLY.

    Sandy Cantesano
    2 Mar 2013
    10:50pm

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea. These would make great grocery bags! Put a little cardboard in the bottom for extra strength and all good. Much better than spending money on those bags in the store they sell.

    Nadya
    8 Oct 2016
    1:00am

    This is a great idea for some easy shopping bags! I tend to bring some along, but sometimes forget, … t’would be easy to have some of these in the car, just in case!

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