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...

Recreated Ferragamo Dress | DIY Denim Dress With Godets.

Hi there, happy weekend 🌺🌺
I recreated Ferragamo dress for my late entry to Sew Recreate The Look challenge on Instagram and I'm happy with the final dress.
Recreating it was a challenge, but I'm glad I managed to make it.
For the pattern, I used my self-drafted slip dress with princess seams. And then I added godets to match the satin inlay style on the original Ferragamo dress.


For the fabric, I used denim in dark grey from my stash and cotton poplin leftover for the godets.
The sewing process started with cutting the fabric, the straps, and the godets in triangles.
I overlocked the raw edges of the godets and sewed the hem allowance 1 cm.

And then I sewed the front and back pieces together. Remember to unstitch 36 cm to insert the godets later.


After that, I sewed the front facing and inserted the straps between the facing and the front dress.

Also sewed the facing on the back dress, and left 2 cm open to insert the straps later.

I pinned and sewed the godets carefully.
And then, hand sewed the upper godet for a neat and clean look.

I inserted the straps at the back dress.
And pinned and top stitched the facing to the dress.

The last part was pinned and sewed the hemline. Done! 😍

I posted a video on my YouTube channel for the details on making this dress. Feel free to pop over 🥰


And here are more pictures of the finished dress, front, side and back views.

I love the fit. It's just right, not too tight or too loose 😍

Sew Recreate The Look 2024 challenge on IG and hosted by 

And I did one blouse (Ganni Inspired Peplum Tie Blouse) for the challenge, you can see it here Ganni Inspired Blouse

Thank you for stopping by and happy sewing ✂️🧵❤

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  1. It's so eyecatching Hana! Beautiful sewing too.

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  3. Absolutely love this DIY tutorial! Your step-by-step guide is super easy to follow, and the end result is stunning. I’m definitely going to try this at home. Keep up the amazing work!
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