Turning an Old T-Shirt into a Handy Tote Bag

Today I have used an old t-shirt to create a very handy tote bag! These are mostly used as reusable shopping bags, but can be used for just about anything!
Thank you for watching!
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[@VeronicaCorningstone]

I love this idea! The bag will be machine washable too, which is great for shopping totes.

[@uglybob7505]

I have so many old band t-shirts from the concerts Ive been to that are just sat in a wardrobe doing nothing.......well Im going to get a couple of them and Im going to do something with them....make a tote bag !!!! I'll be the talk of the town with my Smiths, New Order, Depeche Mode and Sisters of Mercy bags :-) Thanks for another great video Sophie, greatly appreciated.

[@SewnBySophie]

I never thought of that, that’s such a good idea! I’d love to see how they turn out! 😊

[@cheesekimbap2996]

Bob those shirts are worth hundreds maybe thousands of dollars each, it would be a huge mistake to do that lol

[@Izzy-fr1zu]

@@cheesekimbap2996 lol what? Nobodie is paying hundreds of dollars for some worn out old bandshirts...

[@cheesekimbap2996]

@@Izzy-fr1zu sure nobody is you're right. Keep being uninformed so me and everyone else keep scooping them up and make all the profits 😁

[@Izzy-fr1zu]

​@@cheesekimbap2996 Really? I mean, I guess a few of these shirts can be worth some money, if they are in good condition, but people pay hundreds of dollars for the shabby ones, too?!

[@rhymesandvibes]

Use a decorative pillow case and it becomes ❤⭐️reversible⭐️❤

[@binkybinkbm]

Thanks so much. Your instructions are clear and concise AND thanks heaven no loud music. Keep it up!!!

[@alygarden7879]

😂right! It's so annoying trying to watch a vid...or tutorial and the loudest most annoying music distorting or bothering the ears..... Not the best way to learn from, or teach a tutorial😑😵‍💫.

[@iskate40]

this was awesome. i used this video for my first ever sewing project. i just bought a machine like three days ago. lol it’s taking me a long time but i’m almost done, i will be finishing just the straps tomorrow. it’s rough but it’s definitely getting my feet wet. 😊

[@forest487]

I swear this is so bloody smart thank you I’ll make one when I have a sewing machine lol

[@lisakennedy7981]

That is an excellent tutorial. I can see where I could have gone wrong and made a tote that wouldn't have had your finished look. Thanks so much, I look forward to giving it a try.

[@janetmaddox1134]

Thank you for this tutorial on making a quick and easy tote bag with a T-shirt. I enjoyed how you explained and showed each step in the process.

[@munivrs6982]

NEATLY SEWN BY U SOPHIE ❤️ ...WITH SIMPLE EXPLANATION 👍🏻 THANKS🧚🏻‍♀️

[@xinwang9099]

great for travel , fits everything you need , if you infant you don't have to worry about anything its great looking back

[@Tarapeutic]

Saved! have to replicate this, these look awesome. very thorough tutorial, thank you!

[@SewnBySophie]

Thank you!

[@makooma]

Pretty cool, I like how this turned out.

[@rhiannonevans473]

so good love it

[@Breakability]

Thank you so much for you no-nonsense, simple guide!

[@helentucker6407]

Great video! Thanks 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@lostghost9179]

you explained very well. definitely going to try it💖

[@mimikyulover3411]

Thank you so much! I have a couple of old Kung Fu shirts that Don't fit me anymore, but that I don't want to give away because of the emotional connection and because they're kinda ruined, but they will work perfectly as a bag, definitely will try!!

[@watdavedoes]

Very helpful video! Definitely using this design

[@abhas1]

Very cool, and very helpful! Thank you.

[@birdlady8147]

Great job, love the tutorial. 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@dayogurtball]

thanks for the tutorial! i decided to make mine with one strap and i love it😁

[@livygrace3308]

Love this! Made one from an in n out shirt :F

[@gdragon4829]

Perfect gift for my mentor thank you

[@yungting]

Thanks for sharing you are so creative!

[@celestehodge6970]

I'm thinking about trying this with a old sweater

[@alexisxyz7531]

Really nice work, now I'm thinking on making one for my next mom's birthday or maybe my grandma's one since my mom's birthday was just some weeks ago 😁 Anyway thanks for sharing the content!

[@jmmoore77]

Great job!!

[@jeffie8696]

Your brother can use it to carry his teammates in CS GO

[@froedlmetallmann4643]

lol

[@Ratsamyo]

Very nice thanks for the idea and for teaching the simple bag.👍👍❤️🥰😍

[@hasanli8939]

remember our school making this and put it to the online class and she said it’s a surprise yes was fun

[@BritgirlTX]

Great instructions!

[@siempre.gracias]

very cool!!!!!

[@RealTakerslady]

So cute

[@davidmorrison6787]

Awesome step by step BRAVO and many thanks ..the one question I have is what stitch do you use for all ?

[@alygarden7879]

Have you done your project yet? I'm not a pro...but I have done some sewing... I myself would do straight stich ...or even perhaps a zig zag...or both for extra seal of the hems.... Again, I'm not an expert, but it's how I would do it as a beginner 😊👍

[@masiosareanivdelarev562]

Great video.

[@natashavelasquezz]

thanks so much for this!

[@lyon-bondyekratos-radah919]

good job!

[@lecuirotnicole4096]

Tres bien explique superbe bravo merci

[@killacure]

Hey Soph, love the hair 🔥

[@chonadoria5755]

To make the box corner wider is it ok to measure 2inches ? I want it wider to make the bag contain more space in its base inside.Can i do that?

[@BasitAli-in7tc]

Like It

[@diamonds2817]

If I used a jersey, should I use an interfacing as a stabilizer? Not sure what's best for that? I'd rather just do what you did.

[@suzanneo4769]

Thanks for the tutorial, I will make this bag. What is the width of the stitch for the bag and then what is the width of the stitch for the handles please?

[@robert-janvanloon1227]

this is pretty cool! do you have tips on what you can use to make a laptop sleeve?

[@SewnBySophie]

Thank you! Any cotton fabric would be fine to make a laptop sleeve, but I’d recommend using some quilting or something similar for padding 😊

[@robert-janvanloon1227]

@@SewnBySophie thank you

[@pariszero3206]

Do you think it would be OK to hand sew this instead of use sewingmachine?

[@SewnBySophie]

Definitely 😊

[@dreaaa07]

​@@SewnBySophie hey!! im using your video for a project im gonna be doing and im new to sewing, i just wanna ask is there a type of hand sewing technique i should use for this craft? 😅 i hope that made sense;;

[@henrrypoop7570]

Cool :D

[@helendoherty2645]

Hi Sophie ! I am going to buy a new tee shirt and I will make a tote bag. Thank you for your suggestion. My name is Helen. I do want to su scribe to more of your ideas.

[@edit11]

Hola! just started watching your vids. For beginners, do you recommend those mechanical hand held sewing kits off eBay? as I dont obtain an actual sewing machine yet. Gracias!

[@SewnBySophie]

Hi 😊. I have never used one myself, but I haven’t heard many good things about them. I would personally avoid buying one of those and go for a beginner friendly sewing machine 😊. Thanks for watching!

[@ArtisticInspirations.]

Is it ok to make and sell items from your tutorials?

[@SewnBySophie]

Of course! 😊

[@michaelabunke9311]

what size was your shirt?

[@liveleaky7571]

what beginner sewing machine do you recommend?

[@SewnBySophie]

I would recommend the sewing machine I use. It’s a Brother LS14. I’ve used it since I started sewing and it has all the basic functions on it. I can always do a video on it, if it’s something people will be interested in? 😊

[@liveleaky7571]

@@SewnBySophie I guess so. I'd like a review of this machine, im sure more people would also be interested

[@Benman2785]

;)

[@Benjamin-se8pp]

Your voice sounds quiet hasty in the last Videos or am i wrong sophy? 🤔 You dont need to be hasty...