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...
Hana, can't wait to see it, It is going to be beautiful.. Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteHi Judy - thank you :) Merry Christmas for you too.
DeleteThe 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
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 :)
DeleteMerry Christmas and Happy New Year 2014 for you too.
I'm looking forward to seeing it! You will have to spend quite some time on the beading...Good luck!
ReplyDeleteHi AriB, thank you! Beading is not an easy work but I will try my best to do it well :-)
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