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...
Your little one must be very happy! The hem looks professional, just like a coverstitch hem!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Raquel. He is very happy with his new shorts :)
DeleteHe must love these! The soccer ball is darling -- perfect for a little boy!
ReplyDeleteHe is loving it and named the shorts soccer ball shorts :) So cute <3
DeleteThese are just so cute, love the little soccer ball - I'm sure these will be favourites :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sarah Liz. So happy that my son loved it :)
DeleteVery nice shorts, to sew them again with airplane or train, is a very good idea. He will love them, all.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice suday!
LG Carolin
Thank you, Carolin. I will be working on the second shorts tomorrow morning, my boy is needing more shorts :)
DeleteCute Shorts, I like the color! :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute! And very professional looking too :) x
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