Earth Day Tank Top Shopping bags

Earth Day Tank Top Shopping bags

Celebrate Earth Day by Making Your Own Recycled, Reusable Shopping Bag

You’re seeing them at stores and supermarkets everywhere today as environmentally consciencious folks are trying to do their share to save the planet “one bag at a time.” Take that idea one step further and recycle tank tops into reusable shopping bags! These recycled, reusable shopping bags are a simple, efficient way for everyone to do their part towards reducing the waste in our landfills.

With these tank top shopping bags, 99% of the sewing has already been done for you! Of course, if you're using commercially made tank tops, you can choose from a variety of designs sporting your favorite brand name, vacation spot, etc. The selection is endless! When you use these recycled, reusable, tank top shopping bags, you are making a public statement that you care about our planet and are willing to do your part to clean up the environment.

Checklist

Set up a workspace area. All it takes is a few minutes and a few supplies.For best results, use a sewing machine for a tighter stitch,but the tank top tote bag can be handsewn if necessary.

• Lifetime 4ft.utility table
• Lifetime folding chair
• Tank Top
• scissors
• sewing machine, or needle and thread

Steps

1. Cut off the bottom of the tank top so that the length from the top of the shirt to the bottom of the shirt is 17 1/2 inches.
2. Turn inside out, at the bottom of the shirt,fold sides in 3 inches and sew 1/2 inch seam across the bottom.
3. Turn right side out and you're ready to go shopping!

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