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...
What cute outfits. I learnt to sew by making clothes for my Barbie doll, so I am a little partial to admiring other people's hand made Barbie clothes. She probably needed a new wardrobe if you found her in a market - she will be pleased :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sarah Liz. I did that too, but I hand sewn my Barbie doll clothes when I was little :)
DeleteClever girl. I made a wardrobe for my grand-daughter's Barbie a few years ago, but I used a Vogue craft pattern for vintage 50's designs. Yes those teeny tiny seams are very tricky. The photos are on the Barbie Wardrobe page of my blog. Your self-drafted clothes are lovely, I may borrow your designs for my own Barbie who could do with a change of clothes. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kathy. You can use my design anytime you want :)
DeleteI didn't know that you sewn Barbie wardrobe, I will pop over to see them.
What beautiful clothes for your Barbie. I love making doll clothes ..so fun.. You did an excellent job , drafting these clothes.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Judy. It is really fun to make doll clothes :)
Deletemy life these are just too adorable- I just don't have the patience to do such fiddly items much to my daughters disappointment
ReplyDeleteThanks Amanda :)
DeleteThanks for sharing your pattern designs and measurements. My granddaughter's doll is here and this is something I just might try.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, Dorothy. Hope my measurements and pattern designs will help :)
DeleteThese are so cute Hana. And I am sure Barbie is very happy with her new outfits! x
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dawn. I think she is happy now and soon I will dye her hair for better color :)
DeleteYour Barbie looks beautiful in her new clothes! I still have the Barbie clothes my grandmother made for my Barbie. Sometimes she would make matching dresses for me and my Barbie too. Great job on your drafting. Either of those outfits would be a beautiful garment for an adult to wear!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lisa. I agree, especially the green dress will be great for adult wear. I was thinking to sew for myself one day :)
DeleteThat's a really sweet story about your grandmother.. <3