Easy Tote Bags (Sewing Project For Beginners)

By -
Image
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...
Post a Comment

DIY Boy Doll

By -
Hello everyone..
I made this doll for my younger son, Eduardo and the best thing is he loves it! :)
He was watching me sewing the doll and took the doll from my hand as soon as I finished. The funny thing is he named the doll Eduardo :)

Pattern:
Boy fabric doll from Make It And Love It. The pattern is free with easy step by step tutorial.

Materials:
White cotton, red knit cotton, gingham fabric, dark brown polyester felt, button, polyester stuffing and threads

The sewing process was really fun and relaxing. I cut the fabrics and sew according to the Ashley tutorial. And here is my doll in progress before I sew the pieces together and stuff it,

Well, after I made the boy doll, I feel like to make two more - boy and girl. So I can make a little family doll, mom-dad and Eduardo. Sounds good :)



The only different thing I made is the shoe laces, I made horizontal line shoe laces. The original is cross line shoe laces

This post is the continuation of my weekly update DIY Friday and also, I am linking this post to Caroline for Show Off Saturday

Happy Sewing!

Comments

  1. FröbelinaJune 22, 2015 at 10:33 PM

    How cute! Great that your son liked it so much, its really an adorable doll! :)

    ReplyDelete
  2. PaisleyPirouetteJune 23, 2015 at 4:01 AM

    Such a cute boy doll! I believe that your son loves it!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Sarah LizJune 23, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    Doll Eduardo is gorgeous - no wonder your son loves it :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. @velvetribbon_sewsJune 23, 2015 at 5:07 PM

      Thank you Sarah Liz. We had two Eduardo at home :D

      Delete
  4. MichelleJune 24, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    Great job on this gorgeous little doll! I'm sure it is all the more special to your son because he watched you make it for him :)

    ReplyDelete
  5. UnknownJune 24, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    How special! I love the idea of a doll family!

    ReplyDelete
  6. The Winter~QueenJune 25, 2015 at 6:26 AM

    How cute! And a cute name too. I loved soft dolls as a child, Im sure your son will get hours of pleasure from his. I shall look forward to seeing a complete dolly family Hana :) x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. @velvetribbon_sewsJune 25, 2015 at 10:00 AM

      Thank you, Dawn. He is enjoying his new company :)

      Delete
  7. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]June 25, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    So cute.. Fun to make too, aren't they? I made one, years ago, and My granddaughter found it.. She is 14 and she absolutely loves it.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. @velvetribbon_sewsJune 25, 2015 at 10:05 AM

      Thank you Judy. Kid always loved dolls, I think I should make it earlier :)

      Delete

Post a Comment