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Give those old outgrown tee shirts into a second life for a trip to the beach. Kids grow fast so you should have lots of old tee shirts to turn into fun things.
Supplies
Tank Top Rick Rack or Other Trim 1 Yard of Cord Appliqués Fabric Glue Small Scissors Safety Pin
Using a small, pointed scissors, open up about 1" of the hem of the tank top. Attach safety pin to the end of the cord and push the pin with the cord through the opening into the hem. Work the pin and cord around the entire bottom until you reach the hem opening again. You should have both ends of the cord sticking out of the hem opening. Remove safety pin.
Pull cord end gathering up the bottom of the tank top as tight as possible. Tie ends together, double knotting. Trim ends. Push the knot up inside the hem. Glue a large appliqué over the opening on the bottom on the bag. Decorate edges with rick rack and appliqués.
