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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Pinafore Dress

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Hello, I finished my pinafore dress at the right time when the winter arrived. For the pattern, I modified my basic dress sloper block and I used a wool blend fabric and a silk satin in black for the lining.
I was planning to sew this dress for so long from the beginning of the year and I'm happy that I finally made it in December. 
Also, this dress in my late entry to #sewyourwardrobebasics challenge with the theme "wool" hosted by @seaofteal. 


The dress detail: knee length pinafore dress with a deep front v-neckline, a scoop back neckline, front side darts, back middle darts, invisible zipper at the center back and fully lined.

The sewing progress was fun and I finished in two days, I used mostly my sewing machine and hand sewing, also a lot of pinning and basting. 

The picture below shows my work in the shoulder area. I sewed the front and back shoulders with the lining right sides together and turned out, flipped the seam allowances inside and hand sewed the rest. I loved the clean result.
I also hand sewed the lining fabric to the invisible zipper only and the rest was with the machine.
Here are more pictures of the finished pinafore dress with a me-made red t-shirt (Simplicity pattern) on my dress form and on me. I love it and I look forward to wearing it in my daily life. 


Happy sewing and take care 💓 

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  1. sewer54December 8, 2020 at 3:33 AM

    so darn cute. awesome job on matching the plaid.

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  2. Sea of TealJanuary 2, 2021 at 1:13 AM

    Happy New Year, Hana! I wish you all the best for 2021!
    Thank you for joining again in my sewing challenge! Your dress is beautiful! I hope you get a lot of wear out of it and it gets a real basic in your wardrobe.
    And thank you so much for joining me almost every month in my sewing challenge "SewYourWardrobeBasics. Your makes and your lovely comments were so motivating for me! I hope you had as much fun as I had! ;)
    Hopefully you'll join me again this year, this time without the monthly themes.
    Greetings from Germany, Stef

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    1. @velvetribbon_sewsJanuary 2, 2021 at 11:34 PM

      Thank you, Stef. Happy new year to you too. I will be joining again and look forward to sewing on Monday :)

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  3. trendswheelAugust 18, 2021 at 5:09 PM

    A good quality kurti pant set for women. It will give them a classic and trendy look. is made as per the latest trends to keep you in sync with high fashion and with wedding and other occasion, it will keep you comfortable all day long. cotton suit

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