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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Me Made May 2014

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Hello everyone,
Here is the compilation of my outfits that I wear during Me Made May 2014. It was a fun challenge and I am glad that I managed to wear me-made outfit everyday during the whole month of May :)

Well, I am not going to write here every detail of my outfits, you can check them all in my flickr album - Velvet Ribbon Me Made May 2014


That's it for my quick post everyone, I hope you enjoyed MMM as much as I do :)

Happy sewing!

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  1. UnknownJune 11, 2014 at 12:53 AM

    You collage is fantastic! Great job in MMM14!

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  2. The Sewing CPAJune 11, 2014 at 4:53 AM

    You have made yourself so many beautiful garments. I love your sense of style.

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  3. SewingadictaJune 11, 2014 at 5:56 AM

    This sounds like fun! I participated once in this two years ago and it was a bit stressful for me, you did a good job! Love all your garments, you are very creative, darling!

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    1. Hana June 11, 2014 at 10:31 AM

      Thank you dear Rosy! I knew that, some people get so frustrated with daily picture :)

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  4. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]June 11, 2014 at 11:14 AM

    You did a great job with me made month..
    Lovely clothes you made and they look great on you.. Happy sewing.

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  5. Sarah LizJune 11, 2014 at 1:53 PM

    Making up the collage must have taken some time and effort, but it is appreciated - I blew it up so I could look at the outfits. You certainly have made a lovely selection of very wearable clothes. Well done :)

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    1. Hana June 12, 2014 at 11:40 AM

      Thank you Sarah Liz! Your compliment made me smile :)

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  6. MargoJune 11, 2014 at 6:35 PM

    I followed your daily outfits on flickr of course and you looked great everyday!

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  7. AriBJune 12, 2014 at 4:03 AM

    One look at the photo and I realised you wear alot of blue! Great job on wearing your garments everyday!

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    1. Hana June 12, 2014 at 11:46 AM

      Thank you Arianne! Blue is one of my favorites color and it's funny and I realize that I always look at the blue shade of fabric more than the other color :)

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  8. PatriciaJune 12, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    I've said this before, but it was a delight to see your smiling face and your interesting backdrops, not to mention your clothes, throughout MMM.

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    1. Hana June 12, 2014 at 11:48 AM

      Ahhh... you are so kind Patricia! I am so flattered with you comment. Thank you :)

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  9. ZoeJune 14, 2014 at 3:11 AM

    You looked sooo lovely all month! You have such a great eye for colours and styles that suit you. I really hope you'll thinking about taking part again next year x

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    1. Hana June 14, 2014 at 5:37 PM

      Thank you so much, Zoe. Ofcourse I will join next year challenge :-)

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  10. CarolynJune 17, 2014 at 7:16 PM

    Hana, you looked just great every day during me-made May. I just loved all your photos too :)

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