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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Share In Style: Japanese Inspiration - BurdaStyle Poncho 12/2014

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Hello..
I am joining Share In Style hosted by Rosy - Sewingadicta and Mis Papelicos.
The topic for February 16th was Japanese Inspiration, I am already thinking about Mori girl style that is in the list of modern Japanese street style.
Mori means forest in Japanese, which the style concept is natural and earthly.

Well, I decided to use my boiled wool in green earthy color from stash and sew a lovely poncho based on BurdaStyle pattern.
After all, I am happy with how it turned out and it was fast and easy to make it. I am done in less than two hours.

Inspiration:
Japanese Mori style

Materials:
1.5 yards of boiled wool in green earthy color, self-made bias tape from knit fabric and same color of thread


Pattern:
Draft it yourself poncho from BurdaStyle 12/2014 size 34-38.

source from BurdaStyle 12/2014
Sewing process:
I mentioned above that the sewing process was fast and easy. I fold the fabric as the instruction said, measured directly on the wrong side of the fabric and cut it. The result looks like big square fabric with a hole in the middle.
Then I sew all the raw edges using an overlocked sewing machine. And then I folded 1.5 cm seam allowance to the wrong side of the fabric and stitched it.
After that, I pin and sew the bias tape on the neck opening. Then topstitched the neckline using twin needle.

The last part was stitched the lower edge of the poncho, follow the marked line with the wrong sides of the fabric together. Done!

Here are some pictures of the finished poncho, front, side and back views


 
 




Until next..

Comments

  1. MargoFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    This is an adorable poncho Hana! I love it. It doesn't overwhelm your petite frame either. Perfect.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:54 PM

    Very lovely and chic! That earthy color is beautiful and you styled it so well.

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  3. Sue @ A Colourful CanvasFebruary 18, 2015 at 1:11 AM

    Oh My Goodness! Your poncho is fantastic, and I can totally see the Japanese influence Hana! I remember when I was young, I and my Mom made a few ponchos, but they were pointed at the center front and back. Did you have those too? This one that you've made is ever so chic, and as Margo has said, it doesn't overwhelm you. You look fabulous....lovely photos too!

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    1. Hana February 18, 2015 at 6:11 PM

      Hi Sue, I made poncho with my mom too when I was young. They were pointed in the front and back too and I wore that in the carnival :)
      Thank you for lovely comment.

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  4. The Winter~QueenFebruary 18, 2015 at 2:09 AM

    I would never have put you in a poncho Hana because of your petite frame, yet how wrong could I be?!! Your poncho looks fabulous on you. It's perfect and I love it. And ideal for the natural and earthy theme :) x

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    1. Hana February 18, 2015 at 6:19 PM

      Thank you, Dawn. I was thinking that the poncho will not suit me but I am wrong.
      I think the big different between this poncho and other poncho is the style. Burda made the front shorter than the back. And they were square :)

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  5. TiffanyFebruary 18, 2015 at 5:43 AM

    Cute! I like yours much better than the Burda magazine one (maybe it's just the weird angles of the pictures or something).

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    1. Hana February 18, 2015 at 6:21 PM

      Thank you, Tiffany. I agree with you, the weird angle of the model picture is not helping us to see the garment properly :)

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  6. LisaFebruary 18, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    Love your new poncho! It looks fantastic on you!

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    1. Hana February 18, 2015 at 6:23 PM

      Thank you, Lisa. I am thinking to make with lighter fabric to wear in spring :)

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  7. Sarah LizFebruary 18, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    I agree with everyone - this poncho is gorgeous on you - I love the coat length back as well. Perfect fabric choice. I think the brooch is perfect too.

    Your photos are really lovely - your whole blog is looking good.

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    1. Hana February 18, 2015 at 6:28 PM

      Thank you, Sarah Liz. I bought the brooch in flea market some year back when I visited Portugal. I think is the best accessory for poncho :)

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  8. SewingadictaFebruary 19, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    Love your poncho !! It's so funny that poncho is its name in Spanish also, in any case it's perfect for you, so flattering. I'm really honored that you joined our Share, dear Hana, you made me very happy !! Thanks for that, dear friend.

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    1. Hana February 19, 2015 at 10:57 AM

      Thank you dear Rosy! I am happy too that I managed to join and love seeing all the participants. Can not wait for the next challenge :)

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  9. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]February 19, 2015 at 11:25 PM

    Just perfect.... Looks so pretty on you.
    I love the Mori style.. The layering is fantastic. Great job.

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  10. Ivana SplitFebruary 22, 2015 at 12:00 AM

    that kimono is fabulous...you did a great job! my compliments<3

    http://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/

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  11. La PantiganaFebruary 25, 2015 at 3:05 PM

    Sencillo, elegante y precioso... muy japonés :-)

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