Reduce (mess), Reuse(able bags), Recycle (old teeshirts)

When I saw this pin on Pinterest I knew I had to try it.  I love using old teeshirts for things as you can see from this headband post. I also love reusable bags. They make grocery shopping so much easier and this one is perfect for a trip to the farmers market or a small trip to the store. Plus, who doesn’t have old teeshirts that they don’t want to give away for sentimental reasons, but don’t have any room in their closet.

What you need:
Tee shirt
Scissors
Needle
Thread

What you do:
*You should look at the pictures if the directions aren’t clear.

Turn the teeshirt inside out.
Cut a half circle on the top and a half circle on the bottom at the hem so that the whole thing is an oval, but the seams are in tact on the sides.
Sew the bottom. You can use a sewing machine if you have one. I just did it by hand and doubled up on the stitching.
Fold the teeshirt in half and cut a half circle at the top for a handle.
Unfold the shirt then refold so that a fourth of the teeshirt is folded over.
Cut about 1/2 inch (so the hole unfolded would be an inch) every 2-3 inches up the teeshirt.
Unfold and refold so that the teeshirt is folded in half then repeat step 6.
Unfold and refold so that the last section can be cut to make the holes.
Open up and stretch out the fabric and its ready to use!

Turn the shirt inside out

Cut it into an oval while leaving side stitching in tact

Fold in half and cut a half-circle out of the top to make a handle

Stitch the bottom using a sewing machine or by hand. Make sure to enforce it.

Fold tee-shirt quarter by quarter and cut slits in the shirt up and down the tee-shirt

Stretch bag out

Fill with groceries or produce and enjoy!!