Tank tote

By Spotlight

Recycle your old tank tops to make this funky tote.

Final Result

Materials

• low scoop neckline singlet (‘chesty bonds’ singlet- pink lemonade)
• 2.4m green narrow braid trim
• 50cm beaded trim
• 2 x iron-on organza flower motifs
• washable fabric pencil
• sewing machine
• sewing thread
• scissors
• tape measure/ruler
• pins
• iron

Step 1

Turn singlet inside out and lay flat. Mark with washable pencil where you would like the bottom of the bag to be. Cut singlet 1.5cm below this pencil line.

Step 2

Cut a length of beaded trim to the same width as singlet. Pin to the bottom edge on the right side with the ribbon edge of trim even with cut raw edge of singlet; the beads will be facing up inside the singlet. Sew bottom edges together with beaded trim. Use a zipper foot to get as close to the edge of the beaded trim as possible.

Step 3

Turn singlet right side out. Pin and sew narrow trim across bag 1cm up from bottom seam. Pin and sew narrow trim around both armholes and the neckline of singlet. Cut small lengths of beaded trim and sew to back of each organza flower motif. Attach motif to singlet bag around front neckline edge, either by hand sewing in place or carefully ironing on the backing of motif.

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