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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DIY Friday : Infinity Scarves

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This week on "DIY Friday" I made three infinity scarves. The weather is getting colder and I need some more scarves to keep me warm :)

Pattern:
I followed step by step tutorial from Simplicity, Sew Your Own Infinity Scarf . It was a very clear tutorial and fast to make.

Fabrics:
I chose three knit fabrics from stash ( yellow & grey stripes knit jersey, deep blue and white light weight knit jersey) and I bought one more light weight knit cotton in emerald blue.
But in the end I made three and I left behind the white one. I will work on it another time.. :)
Sewing process:
As I mentioned before, it was easy and fast project to make. I have done my three scarves in less than two hours :)
The tutorial were clear and easy to follow. My scarves are based on the short version, here is the link.

I made my first scarf with emerald blue fabric, the size is exactly same as the instruction said. I cut my fabric 60" width and 25" wide, the finished scarf measures 59" around and 12" deep.

And then I made my two other scarves in different sizes (same in wide but different in width). I decided to make it different in sizes because my fabrics length are different.

I cut my yellow and grey stripes fabric 50" width and 25" wide, the finished scarf measures 49" around and 12" deep.

And for deep blue fabric, I cut 70" width and 25" wide. The finished scarf measures 69" around and 12" deep.

The picture below is my sewing in progress, I suggest you to click the link for clear tutorial Simplicity - Sew Your Own Infinity Scarf. And I am sure you will love to make for yourself :)

And here is the final scarves that I made. You can see very clear that their size are different. I love them all and for sure I will wear them a lot in colder weather :)

More pictures of the scarves in my dress form,




And one more picture of me wearing the emerald blue scarf with my first coat that I made last year, in case you are curious about the coat, you can check the link for more detail My First Coat

Happy sewing and have a great weekend!

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  1. MargoJanuary 17, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    Great scarves Hana! They are a all beautiful colors.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 18, 2015 at 12:08 AM

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  3. UnknownJanuary 18, 2015 at 12:11 AM

    Lovely colours I am sure you will get lots of wear from these. There's something very satisfying about quick makes and these would make great gifts. Thanks for sharing the tutorial.

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    1. Hana January 19, 2015 at 9:51 PM

      You are welcome, Tracy. And thank you for lovely comment :)

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  4. The Winter~QueenJanuary 18, 2015 at 12:44 AM

    Hana these are great! Thanks for the post; I must just have to try one of these for myself! :)x

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    1. Hana January 19, 2015 at 9:52 PM

      Thank you, Dawn. I look forward to see your version :)

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  5. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]January 18, 2015 at 2:37 AM

    Beautiful scarves.. Love them all.. Thanks for the tutorial.

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    1. Hana January 19, 2015 at 9:52 PM

      Thank you, Judy. I love them too very much :)

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  6. KathySJanuary 18, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    Great scarves, Hana. Sometimes all you need is something to fill in the V neck of a jacket or coat. These are perfect.

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  7. Sarah LizJanuary 18, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    Infinity's are great fun to make - a short version works nicely as well. You are going to look lovely in the bright colours and the stripes will be nice and casual and fun.

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    1. Hana January 19, 2015 at 9:59 PM

      Thank you, Sarah Liz. I like a short version more than the long one. I will make much shorter - maybe 40" x 25". I will see....
      Also, I still remember your twist scarf, it looks so cute and I am thinking to make for myself too :)

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  8. SewingadictaJanuary 19, 2015 at 9:53 PM

    Lovely scarves, dear Hana. This is a great tutorial, your winter will be more fun and colorful with these scarves. Perhaps you could link up your post with our Share in Style, (on my blog) the today's topic is "Scarf" you're welcome.

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    1. Hana January 19, 2015 at 10:06 PM

      Thank you dear Rosy. I shared it already :)
      So much fun to see all pretty scarves over Share In Style and I'd love to join the next challenge..

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  9. UnknownJanuary 19, 2015 at 10:10 PM

    Such great colors! Now I want one!

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  10. Hana January 19, 2015 at 11:24 PM

    Thank you, Annie :-D

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  11. SewingadictaJanuary 22, 2015 at 7:15 PM

    It's time to vote on Share in Style, dear friend.

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