Tank Top Bag

Tank top pre-op

Another great craft as a result of a thrift store adventure.  One gray tank top: $0.50.  Other materials: thread, needles, scissors, a button (optional).  Yes, this one will require some sewing. *gasp* If I was able to do the stitches by hand, anyone should be able to tackle this. If you have a sewing machine, it will be even easier (and a bit less time-consuming).

1. Turn your tank inside out. Determine how deep you want your bag to be.
2. If you have a considerable amount of excess material at the bottom, I suggest cutting a bit of it off with your scissors. (The seam that normally touches your waist will be the bottom of the bag.)
3. Stitch the bottom.  I double stitched it just to make sure the seam would be strong enough. (Tested it today and was able to carry one bottle of water, phone, keys, and wallet easily.)
4. Turn the shirt right side out.  If you want to add a button closure, sew a button near the top of one side.  Poke a hold through the tank fabric on the opposite side of the neckline.  To give it a more finished look, you can stitch around the hole to make it look more like a button-hole instead of just a tear.

And your bag is now complete. Easy peasy. The best part: you can use an old tank that you love to make this project. No shopping is really necessary.  My bag looks a bit plain, so I will most likely attack it with some fabric markers or sharpies later on to liven it up a bit!