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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Button Down Sleeveless Top

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Hi there, welcome back and happy weekend 🌺
I finished a button-down top three days ago. I planned to make this for so long and glad I finally did it.
I used Ottobre Design Maureen SS 2/2018 pattern size 40 and left-over cotton fabric from my previous garment.
The buttons, threads and interfacing were from my stash, so I didn't spend any for this top.




The processes were smooth until the collar, I didn't like it, too high for my liking.
I removed it and tried again by lowering the neckline by 1.5 cm and making a new collar.

I sewed the collar but I didn't like it. It looks weird to me. So, I removed it again and went without the collar.

I had to remove the stitching at the back yoke and the front lining.
And then pinned and sewed the lining piece around the neckline's right sides together.

I turned the lining inside and sewed the rest. 
The armholes were finished with a bias tape band from the same fabric.
The button-holes and the buttons were sewed nicely.
And the last part, I sewed the hemline with blind hem stitch.


I spotted that the back pleat wasn't in the right place and I'd love to lower the back yoke 2 cm next time I make this top again.

And today is the day 11 Me Made May 2024. I'm wearing this blouse with a self-drafted skirt that I made in October last year.
I'm enjoying my weekend with my family, walking in the park, and doing things that make us happy and relaxed.


The skirt is made with cotton blend fabric, fully lined with lightweight cotton. I love it and I will make one more. 

Me Made May 2024 created by Zoe @sozoblog and I'm posting my daily photos on My Instagram and also a recap on my Youtube channel.

Thank you for stopping by and happy sewing ❤

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