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...
Great refashion Hana, the new look is lovely and fresh and very different from the old.
ReplyDeleteThank you Tracy. The new look is nicer than the old :)
DeleteYour 'new' pillows look so fresh and spring-like! Clever using a knit to cover the buttons. I really like your choice of yellow for the accent color!
ReplyDeleteGlad you love the yellow buttons. Thank you, Lisa :)
DeleteWhat a transformation Hana. These will brighten up any room :)x
ReplyDeleteNot only any room but my mind too :) Thanks Dawn!
DeleteLove them.. SO pretty, I love the fabric, you chose..
ReplyDeleteThank you, Judy :)
DeleteI love how practical sewing is...you can recreating something and freshen up your space! Great fabric choice.
ReplyDeleteIt's true :) Thanks Annie.
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