Easy Tote Bags (Sewing Project For Beginners)
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...
I made something similar to this when I first started sewing. I filled my with dried beans! They are a variety of shapes and fabrics. This is so perfect for the beginning seamstress.
ReplyDeleteHow could I forget the dried beans? I had some packs inside my kitchen drawer.
DeleteThanks Annie for letting me know. I am going to fill my last one with dried beans :)
These are great. I will definitely make these! Thanks for showing me :)
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, AriB. I am sure you will love it :)
DeleteThese are so cute :) I use curtain weights, not nearly as pretty.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sarah Liz. I am using tuna cans since 2009, so it's time to change to these cute things :) :)
DeleteCute! I've been meaning to make some of these, myself. It's a good way to use up some scraps, as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kathy. Yes, it is a perfect way to use up some scraps :)
DeleteSo cute Hana!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Margo :)
DeleteI've been using tuna cans too and after seeing your pretty pattern weights think I need to make these too! Thank you for sharing with us such a great idea!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, Lisa :)
DeleteSo nice!! It's a great idea ... plus rice has absoventes properties for moisture. I have to try this ....
ReplyDeleteLove these Hana-the shapes and prints used are really cute.
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