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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Seed Stitch Cowl

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Hello, I finished my second cowl! It was a very slow work but I am happy with how it turned out :) As I mentioned on my last facebook post, I have to start the new cowl because my first one went wrong. I didn't throw the yarn but I removed the stitch and rolled again for other purpose.

Well, before I explain more, here I am wearing it with my yellow sweatshirt. Once again only for the photos :) Finally the weather is getting colder but not yet cold enough to wear a very warm cowl.


Materials:
4 balls yarns, 2 in white and 2 in light cream. Both are pure new wool
Circular needle size 7 mm
Tapestry needle

Pattern:
Seed Stitch Cowl with Stefanie Japel Shown here on the video
The cowl was using double stranded,
Cast on 101 STS and join to work in the round.
Round 1: *K1,P1*K1
Round 2: *P1,K1*P1
Repeat rounds 1 and 2 until the size I want
Bind Off in seed stitch and weave in ends. Done!

Here is my process, it was a very slow work and I don't remember how long it takes :) Also, I learn a new technique to attach a new yarn "The Russian Join". I followed the tutorial from VeryPink Knits and I love it :)


And here are the final pictures of the cowl, I hope you can see the mixing yarns in the second picture :)





Happy Knitting!

@Hana

Comments

  1. MaryDecember 11, 2015 at 11:26 PM

    Oh, I like this. The yarn is gorgeous and your stitches are very even.

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsDecember 12, 2015 at 6:00 PM

      Thank you, Mary :) The yarn is pure new wool and it is easy to work with :)

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  2. Nancy DDecember 12, 2015 at 12:42 AM

    Seed stitch has such a yummy texture! It's worth the extra fussing in the knitting. Love that creamy white with your sunny yellow top!

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsDecember 12, 2015 at 6:01 PM

      Thank you so much Nancy :) I love the seed stitch texture as well.

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  3. The Winter~QueenDecember 12, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    So cute! Love that seed stitch. Perfect for many outfits :) x

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  4. LisaDecember 12, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    Gorgeous! Love the way you blended the white and cream yarn. And your stitches are perfectly done! :)

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsDecember 12, 2015 at 6:05 PM

      Thank you, Lisa. I am still new in knitting and I need to practice a lot :)

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  5. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]December 12, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    So pretty.. Love that yellow shirt too.

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  6. UnknownDecember 12, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    Very nice work, it looks very good.
    Have a nice weekend!
    LG Carolin

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsDecember 12, 2015 at 6:07 PM

      Thank you dear Carolin :) Have a nice weekend to you too.

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  7. FröbelinaDecember 13, 2015 at 1:26 AM

    What a beautiful cowl! I really like the color and how cozy and fluffy it looks, well done!

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  8. SewingfunthingsDecember 13, 2015 at 1:54 AM

    Yes, it's that time of year. It's a great color so you can really enjoy it.

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsDecember 13, 2015 at 10:04 AM

      Thank you, Dorothy. My hand can not stop and working on another knitting project :)

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  9. Sew, Jean MargaretDecember 13, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    Such a lovely textured stitch. Beautiful work.

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  10. PaisleyPirouetteDecember 14, 2015 at 12:57 AM

    I like your cowl! It is so nicely made! :)

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