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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Me-Made-May'13 Day 7-12

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"I am joining Zoe from 'So,Zo... in a challenge to wear self-stitched garments or anything handmade during the whole month of may"

Here is an update of my MMM'13 challenge,
Day 7
On Tuesday 7th, I wore me-made outfit -  my self-drafted polka dot scalloped blouse and ellen shorts in brown color. I went to the supermarket nearby after spent the whole afternoon at home with my baby.

Day 8
On Wednesday 8th, I wore my Jamoo, batik dress from Built By Wendy Dirndl Dress pattern. I went out for lunch with my husband and my baby.
 

 
Day 9
On Thursday 9th, I wore my bow tie dress. I went out for lunch with my husband, son, sister in law and nephew.
 
 
Day 10
On Friday 10th, I completely forgot "Friday theme (sewing, knitting, creating space)". I supposed to take a picture inside my sewing room. But I only remember it when I  upload the photo on MMM'13 group on Flickr.
My MMM'13 day 10 was high low top based on Built By Wendy Shift Dress pattern.
 
 
Day 11
On Saturday 11th, I wore my striped dress based on Burdastyle pattern. We had dinner with friends here in my house.
 
 
Day 12
On Sunday 12th, we went out for morning walk around the city. I wore me-made outfit, pleated blouse from Burdastyle pattern and my first self-drafted shorts that I made long time ago.
 
That's all my recap for MMM'13 day 7-12, I also posted all my photos on MMM'13 Flickr Set. Or if you are interested to see all the contestants of MMM'13, be free to visit Me-Made-May'13 Group on Flickr. All the contestants had a creative hand, I am very impressed!
 
Happy Tuesday!





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