Thursday, February 24, 2011

Tank top totes – six pockets or gathered - Crafty Nest

Tank top totes – six pockets or gathered - Crafty Nest


How to make a tank top tote with six pockets

Supplies and tools
  • tank top
  • straight pins
  • water-erasable fabric marker
  • sewing machine and thread
  • fabric scissors
  • seam ripper
  • sewing gauge or ruler
Remove the tags
1. First remove the tags with a seam ripper or scissors.
Turn the tank top inside out
2. Turn the tank top inside out.
Cut the elastic off
3. If your tank top has a bra liner, cut the elastic off the bottom of it.
Fold along middle
4. Fold so that the straps lie on top of each other.
Fold up the bottom
5. Fold the bottom of the tank over itself. This will become the pockets.
Pin and mark
6. Pin in place, making sure the seams line up. Mark where you want the seams in between each pocket with pins or an erasable fabric marker.
Sew the pockets
7. Using a stitch that stretches with knit fabric, such as the triple straight stitch, sew the seams that divide each pocket. Make sure the bra liner is lying flat before sewing. Back-stitch to lock the seams.
Bottom seam
8. Sew the bottom together about 1/4 inch from the edge. Back-stitch to lock the seam.

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