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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July Dress in Ballerina Print

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Hello, I made a new dress :) It has princess seams bodice, V-neckline, sleeveless, flared skirt and finished with invisible zipper at the back.
Pattern : I modified BurdaStyle Retro Dress 09/2014 size 34. I made my first dress based on this pattern last year, so I am not worried to trace the new pattern pieces :)
Materials: 2 yards of ballerina print crepe in dark blue, fusible interfacing, invisible zipper, hook n eye fastener and same colour of thread.


The process of making this dress started with modification of the pattern, I removed the button down from the original pattern and make the center front bodice and skirt on fold. Skip the pockets and then added invisible zipper at the center back.
As the usual manner, I sewed the princess seams at the front and back bodices. Sewed the facings and attached to the neckline and armholes. Turned inside out and attached to the shoulder right sides together.
After that I attached the skirt pieces on the bodices, sewed the sides, sewed the invisible zipper with hook and eye fastener at the top of it.
The last work was narrow hem, a little bit more patience with ironing and sewing but the result was really good.

Well, I think this dress was done in 9 hours, much less than I normally did in my other dresses. And also this dress is just so perfect for hot weather and the skirt draped so nicely :)





Hope you are all having a nice summer holiday!

Love,
+Hana Velvet Ribbon

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  1. FröbelinaJuly 28, 2016 at 11:24 PM

    What a cute fabric! I like your new dress, especially the neckline, it is a little v shaped but still looks feminine and chic!

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  2. UnknownJuly 29, 2016 at 9:25 AM

    9 hours was worth it! This is an amazing dress!

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  3. The Sewing CPAJuly 30, 2016 at 4:04 AM

    Oh the fabric is so gorgeous! Your dress turned out so beautiful and it suits you very well.

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  4. LisaJuly 30, 2016 at 9:38 AM

    Lovely, lovely dress! :)

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  5. Sarah LizJuly 30, 2016 at 3:05 PM

    A nice 9 hours worth of work - it looks gorgeous. I love the flirty skirt - it really does go with a dance theme. Very pretty....

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  6. SewingfunthingsJuly 30, 2016 at 9:05 PM

    Something new and beautiful to add to the wardrobe!

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  7. KathySJuly 31, 2016 at 6:30 PM

    Lovely dress and fabric. The style suits you so well and the skirt is beautiful.

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsAugust 2, 2016 at 11:50 PM

      Thank you Kathy, I am thinking to make the skirt one day :)

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  8. UnknownAugust 1, 2016 at 4:18 PM

    Another lovely dress Hana. I love the navy blue, with it's little dancers. It's a nice positive colour. Lovely style of dress too. TS

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  9. PaisleyPirouetteAugust 1, 2016 at 5:19 PM

    Such a lovely dress! I love the colour, the print is so cute and the drape is beautiful!

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  10. Eli catAugust 2, 2016 at 10:49 AM

    I love your fabric choice! Very cute! It looks great on you:)))

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  11. Sew, Jean MargaretAugust 2, 2016 at 6:52 PM

    Beautiful dress and you look wonderful in it.

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  12. AnonymousAugust 2, 2016 at 10:18 PM

    this dress is a lovely shape and the fabric is gorgeous. You look fabulous.

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  13. The Winter~QueenAugust 16, 2016 at 11:24 PM

    LOvely pattern and fabric. Suits you to a tee Hana. Hope you get lots of wear out of it this summer :)

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