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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MAGAM January Plan

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Starting from January 2015, Make A Garment A Month Challenge (MAGAM) is moving to a Facebook group. All of you are welcome to join us, just simply click on this link for more detail :)

And for this month, I will be making a plaid jacket based on Burdastyle pattern - wool blazer 10/2013#106 size 36 with following modifications,
  • I am going to lengthen the jacket until the top of my knee
  • Omit the front dart and change the back jacket from two pieces of patterns to one piece.
  • Change the original pockets to inseam pockets
  • And as the MAGAM January Theme is to try a new technique, instead of finishing the jacket with snap fastener I will use bound buttonholes

For the fabrics, I will be using 2.5 yards of  plaid wool blend and 2.5 yards of silk satin in deep blue color for the jacket lining.
Here is the closer look of my two fabrics,


Now, I am working on my grey wool jacket to test the pattern. You can see the quick update on My Facebook Page

Happy Sewing!

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  1. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]January 16, 2015 at 4:15 AM

    Hana, this will be beautiful.. Happy sewing.

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  2. MargoJanuary 16, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Oh this looks like a lovely plan Hana! I think you made a great decision to change the pockets...the original ones may have been too overwhelming for your slight frame. Can't wait to see the finished coat!

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    1. Hana January 16, 2015 at 10:19 AM

      Thank you, Margo! This will be my first work on inseam pockets. Hope it will turn out well :)

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  3. MaryJanuary 16, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    I love your plan, and agree that the bound buttonholes will add to this design. Happy sewing!

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  4. Sarah LizJanuary 16, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    This will be so lovely - and I agree with Margo about the inseam pockets. Also, you will have a nice long line through the coat. Good luck with the buttonholes -do some practice ones first on some scraps.

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    1. Hana January 17, 2015 at 5:02 PM

      Thank you, Sarah Liz. I will do some practice, for sure :)

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  5. UnknownJanuary 16, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    I'm sure this is going to look lovely. I like your fabric choice the yellow will brighten up any day

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  6. The Winter~QueenJanuary 17, 2015 at 5:19 AM

    Oh Hana I sure do love that fabric! This is going to look so amazing; can't wait to see it :)x

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