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Textiles 3101 Assignment. T-shirt Tote bag. Recycle Assignment Overview. We will take 2 classes to work on this Each student will be given a random t-shirt Note- If you would like to bring in your own tee, do so - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Textiles 3101 Assignment
T-shirt Tote bag
We will take 2 classes to work on this Each student will be given a random t-shirt
◦ Note- If you would like to bring in your own tee, do so
We will take a t-shirt and with limited cutting and sewing, it will be converted into a tote
Totes can be used for anything- gym bag, for books...
Recycle Assignment Overview
Step One- Obtain t-shirt and place flat on your working surface
Make sure seams are aligned with each other
Ex. Shoulder seams
How to Make a Tote Bag
Cut sleeves off◦ If possible, cut outside
the seams- leaving the t-shirt`s seams in place will add extra durability
*Keep sleeves- You may want to add on a pocket later
2. Cut sleeves off
3. Cut out neckline (collar) Option1- Cut out
neckline with square shape. Should go down 4inches
Option 2- Cut out semi circle (Be sure to make it even)
If you have a v-neck, you may need to cut at the bottom of `V`
* The further you cut down the longer your straps would be.
4. Sew bottom
Sew along the bottom
Turn tee inside out Place a few pins in
bottom of tee to secure fabric
It will work best if you sew on existing seams- for durability
Sew along the bottom, creating the tote bag
Create a 1`` seam◦ Sew 1`` from edge
5. Turn Inside out Tote bag is complete!
Extras- You may use the sleeves to create a pocket
You may want to add a button closure
Embellishments
1. Cut off the sleeves, leaving the shoulder seam intact.
2. Cut off the collar, creating a larger opening for the tote.
3. Turn the shirt inside out, pin the bottom closed, and sew shut. Only one straight seam to sew (Dont forget to reverse at beginning and end to hold stitches in place)
4. Tidy it up- cut off threads, be sure handles are even..... And then you are DONE!!
5. Pin your name to the tote bag and submit for grading