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...
You did a brilliant job with this tie, it totally looks shop bought. Your husband looks so handsome in it and I love the fact that it matches your dress.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue. I was really happy that the tie turned out so good and he loved it ❤
DeleteThe tie is exquisite!! I will keep this in mind for the future. My hubby wants a tie too. Maybe for Christmas...
ReplyDeleteThank you Vanessa. It is a great idea to make for Christmas
DeleteFantastic .. I bought some the silk earlier in year and now itching to have a go xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Amanda. Can not wait to seeing your version :)
DeleteThis tie is so beautifully made Hana and I love how it matches your dress.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jean :)
DeleteThe tie you made looks professionally done - great job!
ReplyDeleteThank you Tomasa :)
DeleteGreat job on the tie.. Very sweet wife..
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