We’ve all heard about the shirt quilt (it’s fun to make for a new college student’s dorm room), but what about curtains, valance, bedskirt, children’s clothing, diapers or dresses? Martha Stewart has a fabulous idea for making a reusable shopping tote out of t-shirts. What a fun way to reuse all those souvenir and college tee’s. This bag is simple to make: There is only one line to sew and a couple of places to cut (sleeves and neckline). I’m already thinking up ways to fancy this up (reinforcing the top and using ribbon trim and handles, etc…). Visit Martha’s link to watch a video and get step by step directions. This project is simple, so even my youngsters can make these with minimal help… the bags make wonderful sleepover packs. (Pssst… you can also make pillowcases.) If you are looking for more ideas, check out Skye’s post with several reuse ideas and there is also t-shirt yarn options. Need more ideas? Grab a hold of Generation T’s 108 ways to transform a t-shirt. Photo Credit: Martha Stewart’s Good Thing T-Shirt Bag
