“T-Shirt Tote for Mom,” Friend, May 2013, 6
T-Shirt Tote for Mom
Be sure to ask an adult to help you with this project!
What you need:
Scissors
A colorful T-shirt that is no longer being worn
Several large plastic beads with holes in the middle
What to do:
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Lay the T-shirt on a flat surface. Cut the sleeves off, but leave the seam in place for strength.
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Cut a large “U” at the neck opening, leaving at least half of the T-shirt along the bottom and straps about three to four inches thick on each side.
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Along the bottom of the T-shirt, cut vertical strips about one inch wide and six inches long to make a fringe.
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Twist together a strip from both the top and the bottom layers of the shirt.
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Thread a bead onto the twisted fabric and tie a large knot just under the bead to hold it in place.
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Keep twisting, beading, and tying until the bottom of your bag has been completely brought together.
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You can decorate the bag with additional ribbons and beads. You can also write a message to your mom on the bag with fabric markers and give her the bag for Mother’s Day!
Illustrations by Celeste Smith