DIY: SUMMER BEACH BAG

When I was a teenager, I loved sunning on my back patio. I'd carry out beach essentials including sunscreen, a spray bottle of water, lip balm, music, magazine/book, beach towel, sunglasses, a tank top (for when I was done), water bottle and a snack. I hated carrying things in and out, so I started bundling everything in my beach towel.

I'd lay it out, set every thing in the centre of it then grab the ends and hold it like a big sack. This was great for going out, but not when coming back in. Why? Because the towel would be covered in sunscreen and sweat. The only other thing around me to use was my tank top.. and then a light switch went off.

After turning the tank top inside out, I took a hair elastic from my hair and tied the bottom of the tank together to close it up and then turned the tank right side out. Instant summer beach bag!  Check out the tutorial below to make your own (or click here to watch a video tutorial)!

What you'll need: Tank tops and hair elastics.

Step One: Turn tank top inside out and secure bottom with hair elastic.

Step Two: Turn the tank top right side out and voila!

This is definitely not my own idea, although I totally thought so the first time I did it (haha, teenagers). I googled turning tank tops into bags and came across another great tutorial, except she used other ideas including using two tanks in one and using a silky tank for a wedding purse! Click here to check it out! Remember, this is not to carry heavy or breakable items!