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 fabric again 3 cm.

Mark the middle tote and insert the handle 6.5 cm from the middle tote. Clip and sew around.

Turn the bag out and top-stitch again along the handle. This method is good for making the handle strong.

The tote bag is done, and I love it. The cat print is so cute.

I made another bag as soon as I finished the first one. And to match the prints, I connected the body in the middle. You can see it in the picture of the wrong side of the tote bag.

Both tote bags are cute, useful and perfect size. 

In case you are interested in watching the video on how I make these bags, feel free to visit my YouTube channel - Link here  or simply click the video below

Thank you for reading and I hope this tutorial helps. Feel free to drop a comment if you have any questions.

Happy sewing and see you again next time 💗