Tank top Backpack/purse

I created this backpack/purse from surprise, surprise, an old tank top. 

Here are some steps on how YOU can create a uniquely-cool and cost effective backpack/purse from an old piece of clothing.

1st: Get an old tank top. Any tank top will work, but I used one that had a slightly higher spandex amount so it can hold more stuff with less weight on your back.

2nd: Make sure you have: A sewing needle, thread, scissors, and ribbon. (whichever colour you want but make sure it can be used as straps and can be sewn easily.) 

3rd: thread your needle with a thread colour that won't be as visible when sewn onto your fabric. Then sew up the bottom portion of your tank top. Sew the outsides in. (This can be done easily by flipping the tank top inside out). 

 *WARNING* Make sure that you cut off the original straps of the tank top before doing this step.

4th: Then, measure 2 symmetrical pieces of ribbon, you can cut them any size, but I cut mine at aprox 24 inches each. Then, sew one side of the ribbon about half an inch below where the original strap was in the top inside part of the tank top ( Or you can place them exactly  where the original straps where, depends on your preference). Then, sew the ribbon and repeat the step for the other side of the ribbon and for the piece of ribbon as well.

5th: Now that you've got the straps out of the way, You can decorate your tank top. Get a piece of ribbon (You can use the same ribbon that was used for the straps) and cut it at aprox double the width of your tank top. Then, fold it in half and sew one of the ribbon's sides onto the middle section of your tank top where the stitches line up from where it was originally machine sewn from the manufacturer. (Sounds confusing, but just find the part where one side is slightly lower than the other, as if it's walking over a ledge, so to speak.)  Then, sew the other ribbon's side on top of where the other side of the ribbon was sewn. 

Then, Ta-da! You've made yourself a backpack/purse from an old piece of clothing, Pretty nifty isn't it? Currently I'm using mine as a ribbon holder.  Now, if you want to decorate it even more, you can hot glue on gems, flowers, beads, etc. Hope you enjoy this clever conversion from tank top, to clever tote bag, hope you have a happy day!