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 this cape is perfect! The color and length are just right for you and your finishes are lovely. Love love love!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Margo! I love to hear your compliments :-)
DeleteGorgeous cape. It really suits you and looks high quality
ReplyDeleteAww..! Thank you very much :-)
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful.Love the red color and the happy lining.. You did a perfect job..Know you will enjoy wearing it..
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Judy! Actually the color of my cape is dark orange but it looks more red in the picture, I don't know why.
DeleteAnd yes, I really enjoy wearing it :)
Wow! Hanah, this layer is wonderfully perfect on you! Love everything about it, color, fit, pattern, lining .... everything! Good job!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, dear lady :-)
DeleteHana, the cape is beautiful, nicely made and finished (as always) and I don't think the mistake is a mistake at all - the slits look like they should be right where they are. The lining is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Sarah Liz. Glad that you don't think I did a mistake on it :)
DeleteHana your cape is gorgeous. It looks so well done and professional.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for lovely comment, AriB :-)
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