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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Make A Garment A Month - December plan...

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Hello lovely readers! I am so sorry for my absence, I am still here sewing some stuff but I haven't had time to update the blog post.
So, today I'd love to share a quick update of my December plan for MAGAM challenge. I have chosen my pattern, fabric and nations. It will be a simple but pretty party dress for me to wear on Christmas dinner.
For the pattern, I will use Burdastyle Embellished Tunic Dress 11/2013 size 34 with adjustments on the neckline, waist and hips.
For the fabric, I will use 2 yards of med weight knit ponte in black color that more than three years stay inside my stash and as I don't have passementerie trim, I will sew some pearls on the front slit and neck edge.

 
Have a lovely and creative Monday to you all!



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  1. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]December 16, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    Hana, can't wait to see it, It is going to be beautiful.. Merry Christmas.

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    1. Hana December 16, 2013 at 12:03 PM

      Hi Judy - thank you :) Merry Christmas for you too.

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  2. Sarah LizDecember 16, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    The pearls will add such a lovely touch to this dress - it will be very S(C)hanel and very elegant. And great to use up some stash too.

    I guess you have been busy with your little boy. I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you a Happy Xmas and blessings for the New Year.

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    1. Hana December 16, 2013 at 5:27 PM

      Hi Sarah! Thanks for lovely comment :-) And yes, I have been busy with my little boy but I am glad that I still manage to find time to sew :)

      Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2014 for you too.

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  3. AriBDecember 18, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    I'm looking forward to seeing it! You will have to spend quite some time on the beading...Good luck!

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    1. Hana December 18, 2013 at 11:02 PM

      Hi AriB, thank you! Beading is not an easy work but I will try my best to do it well :-)

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