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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Christmas Crafts 2015 Part 4: Crochet Santa Claus

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Hi.... hope you have a lovely Sunday :)
Finally I finished my last project for Christmas Crafts 2015 : Crochet Santa Claus. I decided to make two in different sizes, the small one is 11 cm height and the bigger is 16 cm.
I think they are very cute and so happy that everyone in my house loved them.

I found the free pattern and tutorial with video from Youtube, the original language is in Italian but come with English subtitles. Here is the link, how to crochet santa claus by Annarella Gioielli

For the materials, I used wool yarns in white, beige and red colours. G-hook 6 mm, tapestry needle, polyester stuffing, wiggle eyes and all purpose glue.

The process was easy and very relaxing, it is a great thing to do between sewing :)  I started my work with round 1 : six single crochet in magic ring and then did round 2,3,4 following the video until the last step. I think I am not going to write every step on crochet this little Santa. I advise to click the link above in the pattern for the video and just follow the video.

Here are the pictures of some of my process, just a little note that I left my Santa hat standing as it is. The original is fold to the side. And for bigger Santa, I added four more rounds in the middle of the body, head and hat. Also made a bigger pom pom for the hat.


And more pictures of the finished Santa Claus. Hope you like them as much as I do :)


Also, I am linking this post to Caroline for Show Off Saturday.

Merry Christmas to everyone!

Love,
Hana

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  1. UnknownDecember 20, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    Oh, they are soooo sweet!
    Mery Christmas!
    LG Carolin

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  2. Sarah LizDecember 22, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    I was going to say they are so sweet as well :). I dare say I still can - gorgeous little Chaps!

    Have a Happy, Healthy and Blessed Xmas, and New Year. I look forward to your friendship next year.

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsDecember 22, 2015 at 11:54 PM

      Thank you Sarah Liz :)
      Have a happy, healthy and blessed Xmas and new year to you too. xoxo

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  3. LisaDecember 23, 2015 at 2:39 AM

    Adorable was what first came to my mind! Simply adorable!!! I've enjoyed getting to know you this year through our blogs, and look forward to seeing what beautiful things you make in 2016. Merry Christmas to you and your family! :)

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  4. The Winter~QueenDecember 24, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    I agree with Lisa, they are adorable! I never know what you are going to come up with next! merry Christmas Hana :) x

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