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, such beautiful fabrics.. great ideas.. Look forward to seeing all these lovely garments. Happy sewing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Judy. I just hope that I'll done it all before my holidays :)
DeleteYou are ambitious! I love the fabric choices and cannot wait to see what you make. I, too, have caught the summer dress bug and am plotting at least two!
ReplyDeleteI love the fabrics too very much. Thank you for lovely comment and can not wait to see your finished dress :)
DeleteYou must have quite a library of Burda Style dress - going back some years :). It's good to have sewing plans, I think - that way, there is always something to look forward to making, and also things in mind to make, no being lost wondering what to do.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have a little library of Burdastyle, I normally buy them when I am travelling or friend/family give it to me :)
DeleteI agree with your opinion about sewing plans and thank you for sweet comment :)
Oh, dear Lady! You inspire me .... All these projects are beautiful and I will be looking foward to enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteThank you dear and you inspired me too with your pretty garments :)
DeleteBeautiful fabric. You are going to have alot of versatile pieces, can't wait to see them.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much :)
DeletePretty plans! I really like your fabrics
ReplyDeleteThank you, I like the fabrics too so much :)
DeleteI love your fabric, you have great taste. I can't wait to see what you make.
ReplyDeleteThank you :-)
DeleteGreat fabrics, Hana—it looks as if you will end up with a really nice summer wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Patricia ;)
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