When the sun comes out, you want to get out and start tanning as soon as possible. If you already have all your tanning supplies in one bag, you can just grab it and go.
Making a special bag is one way to keep all your tanning supplies together. It is also a way to save money, recycle used clothing and get a cool new bag to carry tanning supplies in without leaving the house. A one of a kind bag will also be easier to spot at the beach, lake or tanning salon.
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.
Turn the shirt inside out and pin the bottom hem together with the straight pins. Line it up as even as possible, but do not worry too much as this seam will be inside the bag. You want to finish quickly and start filling your bag with tanning supplies.
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.
Pull out the pins and turn the shirt so the right side is out. An extra step is required now if you used a T-shirt. Carefully cut the sleeves off to make your handles. Try not to cut them too thin. Heavy tanning supplies might cause thin straps to break. If you used a tank top, your handles are already formed. Consider cutting off any ribbing from around the neck to make the opening larger.
If you do not have a T-shirt or tank top at home, try the local thrift shop, Goodwill store, or visit a few neighborhood yard sales for supplies. If you are lucky you might even find a mesh tank top. This is the perfect shirt to make a beach bag out of to store tanning supplies.
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.
Making a special bag is one way to keep all your tanning supplies together. It is also a way to save money, recycle used clothing and get a cool new bag to carry tanning supplies in without leaving the house. A one of a kind bag will also be easier to spot at the beach, lake or tanning salon.
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.
Turn the shirt inside out and pin the bottom hem together with the straight pins. Line it up as even as possible, but do not worry too much as this seam will be inside the bag. You want to finish quickly and start filling your bag with tanning supplies.
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.
Pull out the pins and turn the shirt so the right side is out. An extra step is required now if you used a T-shirt. Carefully cut the sleeves off to make your handles. Try not to cut them too thin. Heavy tanning supplies might cause thin straps to break. If you used a tank top, your handles are already formed. Consider cutting off any ribbing from around the neck to make the opening larger.
If you do not have a T-shirt or tank top at home, try the local thrift shop, Goodwill store, or visit a few neighborhood yard sales for supplies. If you are lucky you might even find a mesh tank top. This is the perfect shirt to make a beach bag out of to store tanning supplies.
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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