No Sew Produce Bag

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Use an old t-shirt to create a no sew vented produce bag.

Supplies

• T-shirt
• Scissors
• Fabric Glue

How-To

Steps

1. Cut shirt into bag shape by trimming off the sleeves and neck as well as the hem at the bottom. Make sure to round off the edges.
2. Turn shirt inside out
3. Glue bottom of shirt together with fabric glue
4. Turn shirt inside out again and fold in half
5. Cut handle and vents.
   DO NOT store your produce in your t-shirt bag.  The cotton material absorbs moisture from your produce.

Learn More

• DIY T-Shirt Crafts by Adrianne Surian
• Jeans and a T-Shirt by Niki Meiners
• Upcycling: Create Beautiful Things with the Stuff You Already Have by Danny Seo

Need More Craft Ideas?

• Search our online catalog using the terms such as “handicraft” or “Nature Craft.”
• Visit the Hobbies & Crafts database on our website
• Ask for a craft kit at your next curbside visit

Created by Mitch, Adult Librarian at Bethany Library