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...
How very cute Hana!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Faye :)
DeleteWhat a very special piece of fabric this is - full of memories. Your country makes wonderful batiks. And an ideal pattern - the geometric lines of the dress work nicely with the geometric print. Interesting that this worked in a woven - I guess it is because it does have some shape. I like it in a woven fabric.
ReplyDeleteThank you for such a lovely comment, Sarah Liz :)
DeleteI added a little shape on the body before I cut the fabric, 2 cm in both sides of the upper body and 3 cm in both sides of the hips down to the hemline.
A lovely dress, beautifully made.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Kathy :)
DeleteLove the print and what you made from it! :) The dress suits you very well! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Katharina. Love the print too :)
DeleteLove your choice of fabric for this dress. The diagonal print is awesome! You so suit this style of dress also. Great result :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Dawn :)
DeleteI really love your dress Hana. I've been gravitating towards this silhouette more and more. I like how this Burda pattern has the horizontal seaming near the waist...it really enhances the overall look of the dress.
ReplyDeleteYour batik fabric is STUNNING! I love it!
Thank you sweet lady! BurdaStyle make some great patterns :)
DeleteThat batik is gorgeous and the pattern you chose complements it perfectly. Yes, I could see the pretty seams and I just love everything about your new dress! Always enjoy reading the instructions and instructional pictures you include. This dress must feel extra special for you to wear with such special fabric. Oh, and the colors look amazing on you too! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Lisa. I am thinking to make one more dress in solid color to show the lovely seams. Me too, always enjoy reading your blog :)
DeleteThis is very lovely, Hana. The fabric is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you Olivia :)
DeleteYou make me turn back open the tailor ..
ReplyDeleteGo ahead! Sewing is good for you :)
Deleteadorable..love that fabric. Perfect pattern.
ReplyDeleteThank you Judy 😊
DeleteBeautiful dress Hannah! The fabric is lovely and the dress style is most suitable. I hope all is well!
ReplyDeleteThank you AriB, everything is fine here and hope you too. I missed your creations :)
DeleteLove the retro print on this fabric Hana. The dress looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
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