When the sun comes out, you want to get out and start tanning as soon as possible. If you already have all your tanning supplies in one bag, you can just grab it and go.
An eco-friendly, unique bag made from recycled clothing will save money. It will hold the tanning supplies you want to use. It is a great project for a rainy day that will pass the time and result in a new bag for you.
You will need to look through your clothes and find a heavy-duty cotton tank top for this project. A heavy-duty cotton T-shirt will also work. Do not attempt to make a bag out of a shirt made from stretch material. When you place tanning supplies in the bag, the material may stretch too much. Other supplies you will need include straight pins, sewing shears and something to sew with. A sewing machine is the quickest and easiest method. If you do not have the use of one, grab a needle and some heavy-duty thread. This bag is suitable for sewers of all skill levels including beginners.
Make sure the shirt is inside out. Match the bottom hems as evenly as possible and pin them together. Try to get them even, but remember that this is the inside seam and any tanning supplies you put in the bag will cover it up any way.
Sew the bottom of the shirt together using at least a quarter of an inch seam allowance. If you use a sewing machine, back-stitch a few times to make the seam extra strong so tanning supplies do not fall through. If you are sewing by hand, double knot your thread and make the stitches as small and even as you can. If your shirt is bigger than you want your bag to be, you can make the seam allowance bigger, or cut off some of the hem, re-pin and sew.
Pull out the pins and turn the shirt so the right side is out. An extra step is required now if you used a T-shirt. Carefully cut the sleeves off to make your handles. Try not to cut them too thin. Heavy tanning supplies might cause thin straps to break. If you used a tank top, your handles are already formed. Consider cutting off any ribbing from around the neck to make the opening larger.
Even if you do not have the proper supplies at home, you can find inexpensive shirts at yard sales, the Goodwill store, or other local thrift shops. Look for a mesh tank top to make a beach bag to carry tanning supplies to the beach. It is easy to wash away the sand.
Put all your tanning supplies in your new bag. There should be plenty of room for a towel, reading material, tanning lotion, snacks, music and a sunhat. Grab your bag of supplies and head to the beach, lake or front yard, wherever tanning is the best.
An eco-friendly, unique bag made from recycled clothing will save money. It will hold the tanning supplies you want to use. It is a great project for a rainy day that will pass the time and result in a new bag for you.
You will need to look through your clothes and find a heavy-duty cotton tank top for this project. A heavy-duty cotton T-shirt will also work. Do not attempt to make a bag out of a shirt made from stretch material. When you place tanning supplies in the bag, the material may stretch too much. Other supplies you will need include straight pins, sewing shears and something to sew with. A sewing machine is the quickest and easiest method. If you do not have the use of one, grab a needle and some heavy-duty thread. This bag is suitable for sewers of all skill levels including beginners.
Make sure the shirt is inside out. Match the bottom hems as evenly as possible and pin them together. Try to get them even, but remember that this is the inside seam and any tanning supplies you put in the bag will cover it up any way.
Sew the bottom of the shirt together using at least a quarter of an inch seam allowance. If you use a sewing machine, back-stitch a few times to make the seam extra strong so tanning supplies do not fall through. If you are sewing by hand, double knot your thread and make the stitches as small and even as you can. If your shirt is bigger than you want your bag to be, you can make the seam allowance bigger, or cut off some of the hem, re-pin and sew.
Pull out the pins and turn the shirt so the right side is out. An extra step is required now if you used a T-shirt. Carefully cut the sleeves off to make your handles. Try not to cut them too thin. Heavy tanning supplies might cause thin straps to break. If you used a tank top, your handles are already formed. Consider cutting off any ribbing from around the neck to make the opening larger.
Even if you do not have the proper supplies at home, you can find inexpensive shirts at yard sales, the Goodwill store, or other local thrift shops. Look for a mesh tank top to make a beach bag to carry tanning supplies to the beach. It is easy to wash away the sand.
Put all your tanning supplies in your new bag. There should be plenty of room for a towel, reading material, tanning lotion, snacks, music and a sunhat. Grab your bag of supplies and head to the beach, lake or front yard, wherever tanning is the best.
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