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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Hello from Bali

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Hello everyone,
I am really enjoying my holidays with my family in Bali - Indonesia.  Here are some photos of the holidays including one of my mother wearing the top that I made for her and me wearing my new project that I will post as soon as I am back to Macau.





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  1. jacquianneAugust 17, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    Looks like fun Hana Enjoy your holiday. Its raining here in NZ so a hot sunny holiday in Bali would be fun!

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  2. FarAugust 17, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    How Glorious!!! HavE.a.great Time!

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  3. Sarah LizAugust 17, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Do have a lovely time - it is nice to catch up with family.

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  4. Hana August 17, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    Thank you so much Jacquianne, Far and Sarah Liz! We are really having a great time in this beautiful place:-)

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  5. Marie in the caveAugust 21, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    Have a happy holiday! You and your mother are looking fab!

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