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...
Lovely top Hana. That tuck looks quite complicated from the shape of the pattern pieces and you have made it work beautifully. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jean. You are always so kind :)
DeleteReally cute Hana.. I love the pleats[tucks ] in the front.. Happy sewing.
ReplyDeleteThank you Judy. Happy sewing :)
DeleteDear Hana!
ReplyDeleteThat's a very nice shirt. I have decided to sew more basics this year, too.
Have a nice weekend!
LG Carolin
Thank you, dear Carolyn. Me too, will be sewing more basics and something that suits my life :) Look forward to see your makes.
DeleteWhat a lovely top! I really like how it drapes caused by the tuck and the color is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Katharina. Have a lovely Sunday :)
DeleteLovely top and perfect fabric for the drape. This is smart but casual at the same time so hope you get lots of wear out of it. Happy New Year to you! x
ReplyDeleteThank you Dawn. For sure I will wear it a lot and I am going to make another top next time but without tuck :)
DeleteLovely top and the colour suits you so well. I like that tuck at the shoulder.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kathy. I love the colour too :)
DeleteLove, love, love your pretty new top, especially the asymmetrical design and drape. You look pretty in this color. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisa for you sweet compliments :)
DeleteI really like this pattern. It looks great on you.
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