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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Women T-shirt With Hole Cut-Out In The Shoulder

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Hi everyone!
I didn't sew anything since I came back from holiday. I have been busy but luckily things are settle-down and I will hopefully be back to sewing very soon :)

And as I didn't make a new project, I'd like to show you the t-shirt that I made before going to holiday. It was a fun t-shirt to make. I like the hole cut-out in the shoulder, it makes the t-shirt cuter and stylish. But to sew it is a little bit tricky, especially at the neckline area.

The idea of making this t-shirt came out suddenly when I was looking at the leftover fabric from my husband pajama shorts. I love the green knit cotton and it deserved something more stylish than normal tee. Then I remember that I have an old Burda magazine pattern that I want to try.
After I worked on the pattern and sewing it, the result is just lovely and I like it :)

Pattern And Modifications:
Burda magazine June 2008 - 123 size 34. I have to draw new line of the pattern for size 34 because the minimum size from the original pattern is 36.
I changed the 3/4 sleeve length to short sleeve and also shortened the length of the t-shirt.

The sewing process is fine, as I mentioned above the tricky part is to sew the neckline but I am glad that I managed to finish it nicely. And for finishes the sleeve hem and hemline, I just used the twin needle.

Well, I am not going to say more about my sewing process, but I'd show you more pictures of me wearing the t-shirt.




Have a lovely day to you all :-)

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  1. AriBSeptember 9, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    I love that tee....It's quite flattering! I would definitely want to make on like it.

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    1. Hana September 9, 2014 at 9:32 AM

      Thank you AriB. Yes, it is quite flattering :)

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  2. MarySeptember 9, 2014 at 7:14 AM

    Hana, how cute is this? I love it for its flirty looks, and the green is really nice on you.

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    1. Hana September 9, 2014 at 9:33 AM

      Thank you Mary. I love green color very much :)

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  3. KylaSeptember 9, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    That turned out super cute! Love the color too!

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  4. KathySSeptember 9, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    Very attractive tee, Hana and the colour is beautiful on you.

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  5. SewingfunthingsSeptember 10, 2014 at 12:12 AM

    Love the green and the cut-outs. Your alterations made a perfect top!

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  6. SewingadictaSeptember 10, 2014 at 2:40 AM

    Oh, that shirt is beautiful !! The neck and shoulders look very flattering, I think it is "seductive". You definitely chose the perfect pattern for that pretty fabric!

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  7. UnknownSeptember 10, 2014 at 7:56 PM

    I love that color on you! The shirt is so summery.

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  8. Sarah LizSeptember 11, 2014 at 12:40 PM

    I'm late commenting :). Isn't it lovely to be able to use leftovers to make a garment you always wanted to make? As Rosy says, the top is seductive, but very nicely so. Looks fantastic with the shorts. Happy wearing...

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  9. The Sewing CPASeptember 13, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    What a great color. It turned out beautiful and looks so great on you. I hope you enjoyed your vacation.

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    1. Hana September 14, 2014 at 12:37 AM

      Thank you Olivia. I really enjoyed my vacation :)

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  10. MargoSeptember 16, 2014 at 9:08 PM

    Hana! For some reason you were not showing up on my Bloglovin feed so I have re-followed you. I see that I have some catching up to do.

    I love this color on you and the t-shirt is so fun. Great pictures too!

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    1. Hana September 18, 2014 at 10:59 PM

      Glad that you followed me again :) It's happened sometime, but I don't know why.

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  11. CarolynSeptember 17, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    That is a lovely top; a beautiful style with the cut-away shoulders. Green is such a great colour on you too :)

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  12. PatriciaSeptember 18, 2014 at 6:22 AM

    Your top is very flattering, Hana! The color and the shoulder cut-outs look great on you, stylish and fun.

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    1. Hana September 18, 2014 at 11:01 PM

      Thank you for your sweet compliment, Patricia :)

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