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beach_bag.jpg (8486 bytes)Tank Top Beach Bag
Recycle an old tank top into a beach bag. All you need is some fabric glue and decorative trim.

You need:

  • Tank Top
  • Rick Rack or Other Trim
  • 1 Yard of Cord
  • Appliqués
  • Fabric Glue
  • Small Scissors
  • Safety Pin

Instructions:

Using a small, pointed scissors, open up about 1" of the hem of the tank top. Attach safety pin to the end of the cord and push the pin with the cord through the opening into the hem. Work the pin and cord around the entire bottom until you reach the hem opening again. You should have both ends of the cord sticking out of the hem opening. Remove safety pin.

Pull cord end gathering up the bottom of the tank top as tight as possible. Tie ends together, double knotting. Trim ends. Push the  knot up inside the hem. Glue a large appliqué over the opening on the bottom on the bag. Decorate edges with rick rack and appliqués.

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