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 fabr...
What a lovely gift from your sister-in-law. And thank you for sharing them with us - it's nice to have a sneak peak at what is coming :). So many lovely garments - I don't think we have enough months in our life to make all these beautiful clothes :)
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah! You are right, so many nice patterns to try but so little time to sew :( Anyway....
DeleteI was at kinokuniya yesterday and browsed the Oct Burda :) but I didn't see the autumn winter ed. Enjoy your magazines!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yes, I am enjoying the magazines so much :)
DeleteYou are very lucky that you have Kinokuniya in your place, so you can get Burdastyle magazine every month :) I only get it when I travel outside or someone else bring it to me.