Upcycle a Shirt into a Tote

   This much too big shirt was in need of an upcycle. So here's what I did!

Too big!

Supplies:
- Shirt
- Scissors
- Sewing machine
- Button
- Needle
- Thread
- Some pins


First, the sleeves, buttons, and the top part of the shirt were cut off.

Then, keeping the bag-to-be inside out, I sewed along the edges of the left, right, and bottom parts. 

On the top part of the bag, I folded over the edge so it wouldn't fray and sewed that as well.

Using material from the sleeves, I made a strap for the bag and sewed it on.

Using the needle and thread, I hand-sewed a button onto the front of the bag.

I also sewed a button loop on the opposite end of the bag. 

Lastly, I pinned and sewed a pocket onto the outside front of the bag.

The finished product:

~Gloria