Summer is coming and now is the time to start gathering all your tanning supplies in one place. Keeping tanning supplies together will allow you to soak up the rays and begin tanning as soon as the sun shines without scrambling to find what you need to get a great tan. It is better to spend time tanning, than looking for tanning supplies.
An eco-friendly, unique bag made from recycled clothing will save money. It will hold the tanning supplies you want to use. It is a great project for a rainy day that will pass the time and result in a new bag for you.
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.
Sew the bottom of the shirt together using at least a quarter of an inch seam allowance. If you use a sewing machine, back-stitch a few times to make the seam extra strong so tanning supplies do not fall through. If you are sewing by hand, double knot your thread and make the stitches as small and even as you can. If your shirt is bigger than you want your bag to be, you can make the seam allowance bigger, or cut off some of the hem, re-pin and sew.
Remove all the straight pins and turn the shirt right-side out. If you are using a T-shirt, cut the sleeves off to form handles. Make sure you do not cut the handles too thin or they could break. If you are using a tank top the straps form the handles and will not need to be cut. If you want the opening of the bag to be bigger for larger tanning supplies, carefully cut off any ribbing from around the neck opening.
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.
An eco-friendly, unique bag made from recycled clothing will save money. It will hold the tanning supplies you want to use. It is a great project for a rainy day that will pass the time and result in a new bag for you.
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.
Sew the bottom of the shirt together using at least a quarter of an inch seam allowance. If you use a sewing machine, back-stitch a few times to make the seam extra strong so tanning supplies do not fall through. If you are sewing by hand, double knot your thread and make the stitches as small and even as you can. If your shirt is bigger than you want your bag to be, you can make the seam allowance bigger, or cut off some of the hem, re-pin and sew.
Remove all the straight pins and turn the shirt right-side out. If you are using a T-shirt, cut the sleeves off to form handles. Make sure you do not cut the handles too thin or they could break. If you are using a tank top the straps form the handles and will not need to be cut. If you want the opening of the bag to be bigger for larger tanning supplies, carefully cut off any ribbing from around the neck opening.
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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