One morning a few weeks ago, I was working on my computer with the Today Show on in the background. I perked up when they announced that they were going to show us how to make a tote bag out of a tee and some duct tape in the next segment. I decided it was time for a coffee break. As I made my coffee, I was trying to imagine how on earth they were going to make a tote using duct tape. I got settled on the couch just in time to see Jodi Khan, author of the book Simply Sublime Bags  --30 Low-Sew, No-Sew Projects, do her thing. I have to admit I was very impressed. After cutting off the sleeves, she used the duct tape to "line" the wrong side of the shirt. After that it was a matter of shaping the straps and using a stapler to create the box bottom (yes, this is a no-sew project!). I had to try it, as you'll see in my first video how-to. It was a lot of fun to make. One thing I would say is to use a hefty tee-the tee I used in the video was really thin and it was hard to get it to stay put while I was smoothing the duct tape on.

I hope you enjoy. If you're into tote bags, be sure to check out Jodi's book-I love that you don't need a sewing machine to make most of the bags in the book! Did you make this? After you make this project, show off your work to other members! Post your project in the gallery Lion Brand Yarns and Fiber Artist Robyn Love Get Cozy in a BIG Way with Crochet Get special offers, FREE eLetters and your FREE PDF bonus now. Make this unique duct-tape and fabric tote with absolutely no sewing - no kidding!  This project, inspired by the awesome book Simply Sublime Bags by Jodi Kahn, takes less than an hour to whip up, and will garner oohs and ahhs from all who see it! With a few simple supplies (get your stapler loaded!), a little time, and absolutely no prior experience needed, you can make your own gorgeous custom tote bag today!Step 1: MaterialsShow All Items You'll need:Fabric - something a bit sturdy works better. I used a donation scrap of what I think was upholstery fabric.

I made the bag as big as the scrap would allow, which turned out to be 10"x18"Duct tape - get a color you like to coordinate with your fabric. This was my first go, so I just used what was around. The next one will get something fancy!Scissors to cut your fabricStapler + staples (oh yes)*Optional (but awesome) - two tiny strong magnets« PreviousNext »View All Steps Downloadsilence is golden T-Shirt Cute Duct tape T-Shirt Duct Tape Humor T-Shirt I Heart (Love) Duct Tape T Duct Tape Tool Kit T-Shirt Unique Duct tape T-Shirt Duct Tape Pro T-Shirt SMILEY FACE SHHHH T-Shirt How To Fix Anything T-Shirt Duct Tape Ash Grey T-Shirt Bacon - Duct Tape T-Shirt Funny Duct tape T-Shirt Cool Duct tape T I'll be in the garage T-Shirt Not Broke - Duct Tape T-Shirt MacGyver: Duct Tape T-Shirt How I Roll (Duct Tape) T-Shirt No, I won't fix your plumbing!Mesa, AZ (KPHO) — A man and woman were arrested Monday in connection with the worst case of child abuse Mesa police officers have seen in a while.

“This is just one of those cases that just shocks the soul,” Mesa Police Chief John Meza said a news conference Tuesday morning. “Officers who responded to the scene were troubled by the conditions and having to witness this and without delay we have resources for them, also,” Meza said. The 3-year-old child, who had allegedly been offered up for sex, was rescued Monday after authorities found her in a trash bag surrounded by feces in a closet. Her mouth, arms, hands and legs were duct taped, Meza said. Clearance Freestanding BathtubsShe was also malnourished.Yellow Gold Comforter “The suspect wanted to have sex with other people and said he put the child in the closet because she was too loud,” officers said.Car Seat Safety Class Orlando Fl

The victim was found with many bruises, scars and blisters on her body, police said. “Neglect so harsh she could not stand on her own,” Meza said. Police said the child’s mother, Mayra Yomali Solis, who is homeless, had been dropping the girl off with Fransico Rios-Covarrubias for days at a time over the past month. Meza said Rios-Covarrubias had agreed to babysit the child while the mother went to work. Meza said Solis would stop by and see her child just one day a week. Police said they were tipped off Monday morning after a man Rios-Covarrubias had met online for sex showed up at the apartment at around 7am and noticed a bad odor. He also observed the child bound and gagged with duct tape kept inside a closet, Meza said. “The suspect asked the responding party if he wanted to have sex with the child,” Meza said. The other man became upset and left the apartment. He returned shortly and had consensual sex but told police he did not see the girl.

He left and immediately called police. When police arrived, they found the girl “was covered in feces wearing a diaper and T-shirt,” Meza said. Officers removed the duct tape and she was taken to the hospital. Rios-Covarrubias is accused of sexually abusing her, officers said. He confessed to duct taping the 3 year old, police added. She was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Officers said the homeless mother had shaved her daughter’s head so she could claim she had cancer to collect money. Solis also told police she admitted to knowing about her daughter’s injuries but did not seek treatment. She said she believed the girl had fallen, Meza said. “Fortunately the child was recovered before any more additional harm could be done to her,” police said in a statement. Rios-Covarrubias was booked into jail on charges of sex trafficking, kidnapping, sexual conduct with a minor, along with child abuse. Solis was booked on child abuse charges.