Hobo bags are a tween trend these days. From a school bag to activity bag to purse the hobo is a hit. Also, it's a great birthday party activity—as it is hands-on, practical and makes a great loot bag. In under 20 minutes, you too (or your tween) can DIY a hobo bag.
Here's how!
Get a clean t-shirt (here we are re-using one of Dad's basic white ts)
Start by cutting bottom of t-shirt one inch in. Keep the end because it will become the strap to the bag.
Cut slits in the bottom of the t-shirt (about an inch apart). Do same with each arm so that there are slits on the bottom of t-shirt, the left arm, and the right arm)
Knot the slits together. (bottom of t-shirt, left arm, and right arm)
Cut the neck as large as you wish the opening of your bag to be.
Cut a V-slit in each of the shoulders of the t-shirt and knot the strap through the slits; creating a shoulder strap fixed to the bag (remember: the strap is the bottom of the shirt you set aside earlier).
Decorate with fabric markers, Sharpie permanent markers, stickers, glitter glue...
Tthis hobo bag was used all summer for swimsuits and towels on trips to the pool.)
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