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...
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Color Block Dress

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Finally I have done my latest project and I am very happy that I have a new dress:)
I supposed to finish the dress on weekend but I didn't have time to sew. So, only this morning I managed to finished it and photograph it in the end of the day.


This is a continuation of my work,
- Around armhole, I did hand sewing to connected the lining to the self fabric 1/4" . Press it and iron it.
- Hemline, I serge with an overlock sewing machine to finished the raw edge of the hem. Then fold the bottom edge of the dress 1 1/4" at the hemline and press. Stitch it using sewing machine and iron it. Done!


front dress
back dress
The dress is fully lined with silk satin in black color,

 
 Happy Sewing!
 
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  1. Marie in the caveMay 21, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    What a great and stylish dress you made! It fits you so well, and the idea of the colour blocking is really nice and special!

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  2. AnonymousMay 21, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    Your dress is amazing, well done, it looks fabulous! I love the fabrics you chose and perfect proportions :)

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  3. Sarah LizMay 21, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    It really is a beautiful dress Hana - it suits you so well. The long line of the colourblocking really suits your petite shape. It's one of the nicest colour blocked dresses I have ever seen :-)

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    1. Hana May 21, 2013 at 11:39 PM

      Thank you so much Sarah. I am so flattered by your comments :-)

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  4. CarolynMay 23, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Oh, your dress is absolutely lovely Hana! The colours and proportions worked out beautifully for you. Bravo!

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    1. Hana May 23, 2013 at 11:57 PM

      Thank you Carolyn for your sweet comments. I am thinking to make more dresses from this pattern:)

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  5. JudithMay 27, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    Love the colour blocking - it looks beautiful. The pattern style definitely suits you...J

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    1. Hana May 27, 2013 at 9:46 AM

      Thank you, Judith. Welcome to Velvet Ribbon!

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  6. SandraMay 29, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    I love this dress, the choice of fabric is just perfect :-)

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    1. Hana May 29, 2013 at 7:41 PM

      Hi Sandra! Thanks for your compliments:)

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