How to make DIY tote bag from old clothes

Have you ever stopped to think about what you can do with your old clothes? Well, instead of throwing them away, you could turn them into pieces of art by making some chic bags. Now, there are bags and then, there are tote bags, these are super versatile since you can use them to carry many things, from your meals, groceries and nearly anything you can think of. The design can vary drastically from one bag to another, while the color, texture, material and decoration can change, the shape tends to be stanard and simple, a large and unfastened bag (in most cases), with a pair of handles at the sides. In this article, we will show you how you can make an amazing tote bag out of your old clothes.

Why to choose a Tote bag?

Tote bags are a basic must-have in the world of fashion, it is actually one of those unique items that help you look trendy and sophisticated, while keeping it casual for many occasions. You can be sure to rock an amazing look at a party with your friends, as well as at a restaurant or at work, and the feel of self-confidence that it provides you is just great. In the same way you can rest assured that you will feel very comfortable wearing this accessory. Its simple yet contemporary design makes it a convenient option if you want to shop for a new bag. If you are all about taking care of the environment, we provide you with an uncomplicated and effective way to make your own hand-made Tote bag out of materials that you might already have at home. So, keep reading and get creative with us.

Materials

For this easy procedure, you firstly want to make sure that you have all the necessary elements at hand, which will be helpful to ensure that you can get started without interruptions. Here is a list of the things that you will be using for your creation:

• Old t-shirt: We can’t stress this enough but it is absolutely important that you take only used clothes. Believe it or not, the result will be awesome even if your t-shirt is quite worn out and you would not normally use it anymore. Once the Tote bag is made it will probably have a vintage look that makes it even more stylish. If you did want to buy new clothing for this project, you would probably be missing the whole  Keep in mind that the thicker the fabric, the heavier your bag is going to be.
• Sharp scissors, thread and needles
• A sewing machine

Procedure

Use the scissors to cut off the sleeves, and make a large opening on the neck/chest area. Then you just have to use the machine to sew the bottom and the borders of the handles of your beautiful tote bag. The most amazing part of this idea resides in its simplicity. Now you can start enjoying your new hand-made beach bag, reusable shopping bag, school bag, you name it!