I have seen cut up t-shirts and I have seen t-shirt tote bags but not the two combined! This is a great idea for creating a bag that needs to breath. I bet it would also be great for produce. See the tutorial on how to make a recycled t-shirt beach bag over at the blog Buttons and Paint.
Looking for more ways to refashion t-shirts? check out this amazing refashion book.
Why should you make your own shopping bags or totes? Plastic bags are from the same source as all plastic: crude oil. So what is wrong with crude oil? The manufacturing process emits considerable amounts of pollution, and the product is not biodegradable. On land, plastic bags are one of the most common types of litter worldwide. As plastic bags are lightweight and float easily, this means they can travel long distances when picked up by the wind this includes landing in the ocean. Then wildlife gets tangled or ingests the bags, both in the sea and on land. Make a difference and make your own shopping grocery bags. Have plastic bags you need to re-use? Consider making these DIY upcycled plastic bag crafts.
Buttons and Paint says
Thanks so much for featuring our T Shirt bag. Glad you liked it! x
Anusha says
Love this idea! What are some other innovative ideas for recycled clothing?