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Earth Day Tank Top Shopping bags
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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, easy 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 to get a tighter stitch rather than hand sewing it.
- Lifetime 4ft.utility table
- Lifetime folding chair
- Tank Top
- scissors
- thread
- sewing machine
Steps
- 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.
- Turn inside out.
- At the bottom of the shirt, fold sides in 3 inches and stitch 1/2 inch seam across the bottom.
- Turn right side out and you're ready to go shopping!