How to Make a T-Shirt Bag

Really cool way to transform a T-Shirt into a trendy bag.

Watch for the reveal!

I posted this because I love the concept of recycling old T-Shirts and hope others will try it as well.

This segment from the Today Show on NBC demonstrates how you can make a T-Shirt bag in just minutes. The guest in this segment is Jodi Kahn, the author of Simply Sublime Bags: 30 No-Sew, Low-Sew Projects.

More about the book and the author:

You'll tire of hearing "Where did you get that bag?"

Simply Sublime Bags offers the secrets to creating four-figure-price-tag-worthy bags.

And most of them only take an afternoon! Whether its a casual carryall or a ritzy, patent leather clutch, the envy of your friends is only a few hours away.

Why break the bank for a designer bag when you can easily make your own unique fashion statement?

In Simply Sublime Bags, youll find 30 do-it-yourself, clever and affordable handbag projects—all of which require little to no sewing.

With inventive methods of construction (like duct-taped reinforced interiors and iron fusing), these hip handbags, totes, and clutches have all the looks that bag-lovers want—the shine of patent leather, Chanel-style chain straps, or even funky logos—and each can be personalized to your own taste.

The materials are easy to find in hardware, home, office supply, and fabric stores—sometimes even in your own closet!

Bags include:

• Charmed, I'm Sure—brightly colored vinyl makeup bags with vintage plastic charm zipper pulls

• Keyhole Clutch—pink-and-white houndstooth fabric lined with duct tape, with keyhole cutouts for handles

• Shower Curtain Tote—you guessed it, a funky fabric tote made from a shower curtain

• Nights in Black Satin—an elegant evening clutch made from satin ribbon stapled together and adorned with a rhinestone earring clasp

Day to evening, totes to clutches, and everything in between, Simply Sublime Bags has something for every occasion. The results? Simply sublime!

About the Author
JODI KAHN is a writer and former television producer who has worked on programs such as Late Night with David Letterman and The Jon Stewart Show.

Her articles have appeared in several magazines, including Real Simple and Time Out New York, and she is also the author of The Little Pink Book of Elegance.

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• kahn
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• recycling
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[lizz11]

she doesn't recognize marilyn monroe?!

[starcrazy6959]

how do you not know who Marilyn Monroe is!!! :O

[bobaloo05]

Hahaha she didnt know whos face that was omg

[LVHULAGIRL]

@mommysdarkside3 mine too - dang it....



[Mazenis]

Of course she knew, but she didn't saw it at the first seconds, because there were many different t-shirts! Think a little before judging..

[cookie7639]

i dont noe who she is and dont care

[101michaelbublefan]

@cookie7639 how do you not know who she is?! She died but she is/was amazing!

[alizaaquino1]

too much work. Just take an tank top like that one, turn it inside out, gather the bottom and tie it with a hair tie tightly, turn it outside in and there you go.

[cookie7639]

who is marilyn monroe?????

[Ilovevizslas]

@poeticsong725 I'm sure it doesn't look that bad but maybe you need to watch the video a couple more times or get the book.

To the people who made the video, great idea I love making things out of old t-shirts, I'm wearing a t-shirt skirt right now

[nisaacsp24]

Looks cool I love marylin