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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Weekend Outfit

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Hello...
I made another basic wear last week. I used the leftover fabric from my infinity scarf and I am happy that the sweatshirt matched so well with my self-drafted pencil skirt.
Spring is finally here, the weather is still foggy with high humidity but anyway... I just hope that the sun will come out one day :)

My family and I went to Fisherman's Wharf and Sands Macao for a walk yesterday and I used the opportunity to wear my outfit. After all, I like my new sweatshirt. The fabric is so soft, draped nicely and it doesn't make me sweat.

Material:
1.5 yards of knit cotton in emerald blue
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Pattern :
This is my third version of Moda Diana pattern no 75 -3P size 34/36 with variation. I added sleeve and hem bands. Which the final result is different than the original pattern. You can check my first and second version
The size of the sleeve band is 16cm x 8cm and the size of hem band is 90cm x 8cm. All the final results are 4cm width of bands.

The sewing process was quite fun and fast. I fold the neckline at the seam allowance inside, pin and sew it using the twin needle. And for the finished bands, I also pin, pull the band fabric and sew it using the twin needle too. You can see my work on sewing the sleeve and hem bands here in my previous post

Happy sewing!

Comments

  1. KylaMarch 23, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    Very cute outfit!

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  2. MaryMarch 23, 2015 at 10:22 PM

    Love this summery outfit.

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  3. LisaMarch 23, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    The sweatshirt is perfect with your floral skirt! Such a pretty blue.

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  4. Sarah LizMarch 24, 2015 at 3:18 AM

    It's a perfect outfit for a walk. A lovely little top and I love the skirt - is that a knit as well? If so, this would be a very comfortable outfit - and very pretty as well.

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    1. Hana March 24, 2015 at 10:33 AM

      Yes, they were perfect for walk. The skirt fabric is medium cotton and I added back slit/vent to make the skirt wearable :)

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  5. The Winter~QueenMarch 24, 2015 at 5:42 AM

    These two compliment each other so well. Lovely outfit Hana :) x

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  6. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]March 24, 2015 at 8:01 AM

    Perfect outfit.. Love the skirt, and the blue sweatshirt, looks so good with it..
    And comfortable clothes are so nice to wear ... Happy sewing.

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    1. Hana March 24, 2015 at 10:35 AM

      Thank you, Judy. I have been sewing comfortable clothes lately, I need them in my wardrobe... :)

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  7. UnknownMarch 24, 2015 at 3:24 PM

    Very pretty outfit. The colour really suits you.

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  8. KathySMarch 24, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    I love your skirt and the blue sweatshirt matches it perfectly. Lovely.

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  9. CarolynMarch 26, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    That is a lovely outfit :) the colours look so nice on you

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  10. MargoMarch 28, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    Cute outfit! I am so envious of your weather! I can't wait for the snow to melt and be able to wear bare legs and sandals again!

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    1. Hana March 29, 2015 at 10:22 AM

      Thank you, Margo. Can not wait for your SS garments :)

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