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...

BurdaStyle 03/2013 Issue

Happy Easter to you all!
May this Easter be your happiest celebration ever!

Today post is about new sewing pattern from BurdaStyle magazine March 2013 issue. I found the magazine when I was on short vacation in Bangkok-Thailand. And here are my favorite sewing patterns that I am going to work on the future project:



ribbon dress


lace cardigan
halterneck dress
floral pencil skirt
- jersey cowl top
- traveler trousers
 
blazer jacket
hooded cape


biker jacket


sheath dress 


vintage lace blouse

 
Happy sewing!


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