Bag avoska own hands from an old T-shirt
Avoska is a colloquial name for a wovenropes of a mesh shopping bag, which is convenient to visit stores with. In the Soviet Union, when almost everything was in short supply, people always carried it with them just in case - maybe they would be able to buy something on the way home or during their lunch break. After all, when folded, a DIY string bag takes up very little space, so it is convenient to carry it with you in a small purse or pocket. Nowadays, string bags are rarely used, they have been replaced by plastic or paper bags. However, if you still appreciate the convenience of a string bag, we offer a simple master class on how to make a couple of such bright retro shopping bags from old knitted T-shirts with your own hands!
How to make a string bag with your own hands
For work you will need:
- Old knitted t-shirt;
- Sharp scissors or clerical knife;
- Needle and thread.
Be careful when choosing a T-shirt,which you will make the string bag. The fabric should be elastic, but at the same time not let “runs” when you make a lot of cuts on it. The width of the string bag can be equal to the width of the T-shirt. If you want to make it narrower, you will have to make one seam longer or we recommend taking a children's T-shirt. Turn the T-shirt inside out. Mark the height of your bag with chalk, pencil or pins. Cut off the excess. Securely sew the bottom of the bag and one side (if the string bag is narrower than the T-shirt). Turn the string bag right side out.
We pin both sides together with sharp pinsmake small cuts with scissors or a stationery knife. For the handle, make one large cut at the top of the string bag. To make the handle comfortable and prevent it from tearing under the weight of the products, you can additionally line it with thick fabric, synthetic tape or rope and stitch it.A great way to give a second hand in a useful waylife to unnecessary old T-shirts! And you will look very original, going home with purchases. Not like with ordinary and non-ecological plastic bags.
