With warm weather coming, it is time to start thinking about getting a tan. Having all of your tanning supplies in the same bag will be a time-saver when you are ready to dash off and soak up the sun. A few minutes now saves time searching for tanning supplies later.
Using an old tank top or T-shirt to make a bag to carry your tanning supplies is the answer you are looking for. Not only is it a way to recycle, you will not mind if some of the lotion spills, or sand gets on your bag.You can just rinse it off when you sinse off your tanning supplies. No one else will get their bag mixed up with your one of a kind creation either.
You will need to look through your clothes and find a heavy-duty cotton tank top for this project. A heavy-duty cotton T-shirt will also work. Do not attempt to make a bag out of a shirt made from stretch material. When you place tanning supplies in the bag, the material may stretch too much. Other supplies you will need include straight pins, sewing shears and something to sew with. A sewing machine is the quickest and easiest method. If you do not have the use of one, grab a needle and some heavy-duty thread. This bag is suitable for sewers of all skill levels including beginners.
Start by turning the shirt inside out and pinning the bottom hem together as evenly as possible. Since this seam is on the inside of the bag it is okay if it is not perfect. It will be hidden by tanning supplies anyway.
Stitch the bottom hem of the shirt closed with a seam allowance of at least one quarter of an inch. Be sure to back-stitch a few times to add strength to the seam. Double knot your thread if you are hand sewing the seam. Try to keep the stitches small and even to make the seam strong to prevent tanning supplies from tearing it. Cut some of the bottom off the shirt, or increase the seam allowance if you want a smaller bag.
Pull out the pins and turn the shirt so the right side is out. An extra step is required now if you used a T-shirt. Carefully cut the sleeves off to make your handles. Try not to cut them too thin. Heavy tanning supplies might cause thin straps to break. If you used a tank top, your handles are already formed. Consider cutting off any ribbing from around the neck to make the opening larger.
If you do not have the necessary supplies at home to make a bag for tanning supplies, try stopping at the local thrift shop or Goodwill. Neighborhood yard sales can also yield hidden treasures. A mesh tank top is the perfect garment to create a beach bag to hold tanning supplies. You just may find one at a sale.
Fill your new bag with all the tanning supplies you need to get a deep, dark tan and occupy yourself well you do it. Put in lotion, something to read, snacks, a water bottle and a towel to lay on. Having all these items in one place will let you start sunbathing sooner.
Using an old tank top or T-shirt to make a bag to carry your tanning supplies is the answer you are looking for. Not only is it a way to recycle, you will not mind if some of the lotion spills, or sand gets on your bag.You can just rinse it off when you sinse off your tanning supplies. No one else will get their bag mixed up with your one of a kind creation either.
You will need to look through your clothes and find a heavy-duty cotton tank top for this project. A heavy-duty cotton T-shirt will also work. Do not attempt to make a bag out of a shirt made from stretch material. When you place tanning supplies in the bag, the material may stretch too much. Other supplies you will need include straight pins, sewing shears and something to sew with. A sewing machine is the quickest and easiest method. If you do not have the use of one, grab a needle and some heavy-duty thread. This bag is suitable for sewers of all skill levels including beginners.
Start by turning the shirt inside out and pinning the bottom hem together as evenly as possible. Since this seam is on the inside of the bag it is okay if it is not perfect. It will be hidden by tanning supplies anyway.
Stitch the bottom hem of the shirt closed with a seam allowance of at least one quarter of an inch. Be sure to back-stitch a few times to add strength to the seam. Double knot your thread if you are hand sewing the seam. Try to keep the stitches small and even to make the seam strong to prevent tanning supplies from tearing it. Cut some of the bottom off the shirt, or increase the seam allowance if you want a smaller bag.
Pull out the pins and turn the shirt so the right side is out. An extra step is required now if you used a T-shirt. Carefully cut the sleeves off to make your handles. Try not to cut them too thin. Heavy tanning supplies might cause thin straps to break. If you used a tank top, your handles are already formed. Consider cutting off any ribbing from around the neck to make the opening larger.
If you do not have the necessary supplies at home to make a bag for tanning supplies, try stopping at the local thrift shop or Goodwill. Neighborhood yard sales can also yield hidden treasures. A mesh tank top is the perfect garment to create a beach bag to hold tanning supplies. You just may find one at a sale.
Fill your new bag with all the tanning supplies you need to get a deep, dark tan and occupy yourself well you do it. Put in lotion, something to read, snacks, a water bottle and a towel to lay on. Having all these items in one place will let you start sunbathing sooner.
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