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 dress, Hana and beautiful fabric. You did a great job converting your darts to princess seams and it fits perfectly. Enjoy wearing it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathy for the lovely compliment :)
DeleteJoyful indeed! It is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary :D
DeleteVery cute! Love the print.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Stars :)
DeleteThat print is beautiful! Also I think the princess seams look great and the dress fits you very well!
ReplyDeleteThank you Katharina :)
DeleteWOW! The bodice is an absolute perfect fit! This pattern will surely become a TNT for you. I am loving the watery, batik-like fabric as well Hana.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sue. This will be my second TNT pattern after Jamie Shift dress pattern :)
DeleteOh Hana... I love your dress.It is beautiful and love the fabric too.Great job fixing the pattern.
ReplyDeleteThank you Judy. I love the fabric too very much :)
DeleteThis dress is just perfect for you - the colours, the pattern of the fabric and the style - you look so lovely. The princess line conversion certainly gives a lovely line to the dress. And nicely finished as usual.
ReplyDeleteThank you for lovely words, Sarah Liz :)
DeleteWhat a beautiful dress !! It's so appropriate for summer with these fresh colors and pattern that very summer. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Rosy :)
DeleteWhat a beautiful dress, Hana! The fabric is really gorgeous. You did an amazing job with the princess seam. Your work always looks so neat!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much :)
DeleteBeautifully fitted dress and your fabric choice is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jean :)
DeleteYou are beautiful in your dress, Hana! I love your blog posts with all the construction details. You have altered the pattern to suit you very well. Princess seams are such a good thing. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much SaSa :)
DeleteDear Hana!
ReplyDeleteYour dress is beautiful, I love the fabric pattern. You look very sweet.
Have a nice weekend!
LG Carolin
Thank you dear Carolin. Have a nice weekend too :)
DeleteSuch a pretty dress! You look lovely in this x
ReplyDeleteThank you Dawn xx
DeleteWhat a beautiful dress Hana! The fabric, color, style and fit are perfect for you. I always enjoy reading the construction details you include and really like this princess seam with the sweetheart neckline detail. You are so pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Lisa :)
Delete