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...
This turned out so lovely Hana! Love the combination of fabrics.
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane :)
DeleteIt is such fun to see what you'll sew next. It's always a treat and delightful inspiration. Adding that bow is a nice surprise. I like all the dresses!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Lyrique :)
DeleteSuch a beautiful dress. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ivana :)
DeleteIt is so well done! I love how you patched the fabrics, then created the garment. What a refreshing way to make use of leftover fabrics from two of your favorite makes.
ReplyDeleteThank you Vanessa, I'm thinking to make another dress :)
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