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, this will be beautiful.. Happy sewing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Judy :)
DeleteOh 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!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Margo! This will be my first work on inseam pockets. Hope it will turn out well :)
DeleteI love your plan, and agree that the bound buttonholes will add to this design. Happy sewing!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary :)
DeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sarah Liz. I will do some practice, for sure :)
DeleteI'm sure this is going to look lovely. I like your fabric choice the yellow will brighten up any day
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tracy :)
DeleteOh Hana I sure do love that fabric! This is going to look so amazing; can't wait to see it :)x
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dawn :)
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