Pro Tips DIY: How to Make T-Shirt into a Tote Bag

When it comes to running in races, fatigue and a sense of accomplishment aren’t the only things you leave the finish line with. Race T-shirts are a nice memento, but can begin to pile up, especially if you’re an avid runner. Hold on to that race memory and give these tees new life by repurposing them into a fashionable tote bag. Follow along with this tote bag DIY tutorial from DICK’S Sporting Goods. MATERIALS NEEDED • Old race tee • Fabric marker • Scissors/fabric cutter • Cutting pad (if using a fabric cutter) • Ruler • Circular stencil • Sewing pins • Sewing machine • Thread INSTRUCTIONS (0:05) Cut the shirt about six inches above the bottom seam to make the tote bottom. (0:14) Cut the sleeves along their original seam to make your tote bag straps. (0:24) Cut the neck hole leaving two to three inches on each side for your strap thickness. You can use a circular stencil as a guide. (0:34) Flip the t-shirt inside out and pin the bottom of the shirt. Sew the bottom seam to close the tote bottom. Use a zigzag stitch for added durability. (0:50) Pin and sew each strap to complete your tote bag. LEARN MORE Get expert advice on running with DICK’S Pro Tips: https://protips.dickssportinggoods.com/sports-and-activities/running PRODUCTS Shop DICK’S Sporting Goods for your running gear. Running Shoes: https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/f/shop-running-shoes Water Bottles: https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/f/sports-water-bottles Running Hats & Visors: https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/f/running-hats-visors--1 SUBSCRIBE Make sure to subscribe to get notified when new videos are uploaded: https://www.youtube.com/user/DicksSportingGoods RUNNING PLAYLIST Liked this video? Check out our Pro Tips running playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHLL_rZ931zYYuwi9CvAWD_dY1-s6FMyi SOCIAL Become a part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods community: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/dickssportinggoods/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/dickssportinggoods/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/DICKS Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/dkssports/