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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Fabric Easter Eggs

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Hi everyone,
Easter is almost here and today I finally finished my Easter eggs. They look really delicious but I can not eat them :-) I wanted to make it since the beginning of the month but time always flies - oh well that's life!
I didn't sew any garments during this past two weeks but I have time to clean up my sewing space and separate some of the fabrics that I want to sew on the next couple weeks. Beside that, I also worked on the blog, if you noticed - I changed the blog header and organized my pages tab. I think it looks nicer now :-)

Well, I am not going to bore you more with explanations.  Now I am going to show you my delicious Easter eggs,
For the materials - I used my fabric scraps from stash, polyester stuffing and threads.
For the pattern - I used free pattern and easy step by step tutorials from Retro Mama - Fabric Easter Eggs - I found this easy and quick crafts to make through Jessica's blog, she also made these cute eggs and hosting "Scrap Basket Sunday Link-Up". So, I decided to join her fun party. Please feel free to head over her blog, The Sterling Thimble if any of you are interested to join.

If you follow my facebook page, you have seen yesterday that I posted my fabrics for these Easter eggs. I did 2 eggs yesterday and continue working with it this morning. It was a very fun little project to make :-)
Here is my sewing in progress,
my fabrics scrap after cutting
 
sew the edges according to the instructions and turn it inside out


fill all of them with polyester stuffing, hand sew the final part and done!


That's all my quick post for today. Happy Easter to you all!

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  1. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]April 18, 2014 at 4:23 AM

    Hana,
    Happy Easter to you and your family..
    Love your Easter eggs..

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    1. Hana April 18, 2014 at 11:25 PM

      Thank you Judy :)
      Have a wonderful Easter to you and your family too.

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  2. SewingfunthingsApril 18, 2014 at 9:52 AM

    I enjoy your blog! Therefore, I have nominated you for the Sunshine and Shine Award. Please visit my blog for more information.

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  3. Sarah LizApril 18, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    These are just so sweet (but not at all fattening :)).A very blessed Easter Hana.

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    1. Hana April 18, 2014 at 11:30 PM

      Thank you for making me laugh, Sarah Liz :-D
      A very blessed Easter to you too :)

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  4. KathySApril 18, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    So much prettier than chocolate eggs. Happy Easter, Hana.

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    1. Hana April 18, 2014 at 11:33 PM

      Thank you Kathy :)) Have a blessed Easter to you too.

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  5. SewingadictaApril 20, 2014 at 5:06 AM

    Wow! That's a beautiful project ... and very sweet. Love it! Happy Easter to you and your family, darling.

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    1. Hana April 20, 2014 at 4:41 PM

      Thank you so much dear lady! Have wonderful Easter to you and family :)

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  6. MelwykApril 21, 2014 at 2:18 AM

    These are adorable! Perfect way to use up colourful scraps -- too late for me this year but great start on next year :) Happy Easter!

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  7. Hana April 21, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    Thank you Melwyk! Yes, you should try to make this little fun project next year :)

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  8. JessicaApril 21, 2014 at 11:34 PM

    So cute! Great job. Love the changes to your blog. :)

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  9. CarolynApril 24, 2014 at 4:15 PM

    So cute! I hope you had a lovely Easter :)

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    1. Hana April 24, 2014 at 9:49 PM

      Thank you Carolyn! Yes, we had a lovely Easter :)

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