Easy Tote Bags (Sewing Project For Beginners)

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Hi there, I made two tote bags using cute cat-printed home decor fabrics. These tote bags are easy and fast to make, a perfect sewing project for beginner sewists. The final size is approximately 34 cm long x 34 cm wide and 9 cm deep. The size is enough to carry books or shopping stuff. The process started with cutting the fabric,  - The tote bag's body: 42 cm long x 38 cm wide (on fold). - Handle: 62 cm long x 8 cm wide (2x). - Bias tape band 4 cm wide. Fold the fabric right sides together and sew both sides. And then, clip and sew the bias tape band to secure the fabric (to avoid fraying). Cut the corners, 3 cm x 3cm square, after the seam allowance. Sew the corner and secure it with bias tape band ( both sides). Here is the look after I sew the corners. I work on the handles by folding them in half and then clip the seam allowance 1 cm inside. Fold the seam allowance 1 cm inside and fold the fabr...

Burda Style 04/2013 Issue

Today post is about new sewing patterns from Burda Style magazine 04/2013 issue. I was very lucky that my sister in law brought me this magazine from Portugal. The magazine is in Portuguese language but I will add a link below the pictures to be redirected to the original post.

-satin dress
-pearl dress

-lace dress
-smocked maxi dress
 
lace short
back lace top and pencil pants
 


-halter dress
-tie blouse and skirt 042013
 


blouson jacket
draped tank and flared skirt
 


-bodice top and applique skirt
-wrapped blouse and capris
-short wrap blouse and tulip skirt


-hi-low blouse
-sweetheart dress


-slit neckline dress
-balloon-top-042013
 

-pleated blouse
-tuxedo vest
 


-hip length blazer
-shift dress 042013


-maxi dress (plus size)
-crepe jacket (plus size)
-summer dress (plus size)


-men's waistcoat
-men's jacket
 


-men's chambray shirt
-men's crease shirt and men's trousers
 


 

 
Happy sewing!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 





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