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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DIY Denim Skirt - Sewing A Capsule Wardrobe Part 1

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Hi there, I made a new denim skirt using leftover fabric from my previous project. I'm glad I finished this skirt on time when the hot weather arrived. 
I was planning to sew a capsule wardrobe for summer and happy that I finally started. I was confused about what I should sew first. And I saw a leftover denim fabric, so I decided to make a skirt first.

My capsule wardrobe will be something simple to wear daily. I will make skirts, tops, and pants. And I will use the stashed fabrics first, we will see...

For the skirt pattern, I used Burdastyle zippered front midi skirt pattern 12/2019 size 40.
I shortened the length above my knee by 12 cm, shortened the pocket length by 7 cm, and changed the zipper to the center back.
I also added 1.5 cm at the sides, according to my waistline.




The sewing process started with the back skirt. I sewed the darts.

I sewed the pocket pieces, pinned the pockets to the front skirt, and sewed them.
 

Pinned and sewed the front and back skirt together.

I sewed the center back together and then laid the zipper on it. Pinned and sewn using a zipper foot on the right side.

After that, I attached the waistband to the waistline, pinned and sewed it.

I folded the waistband's allowance inside, pinned, and stitched it.

I hand-sewed the snap buttons in both ends of the waistband.


The last step was sewing the hemline 2 cm.

In case you are interested in seeing the complete making of video, here is a link to my YouTube channel Denim Skirt, Sewing A Capsule Wardrobe Part 1

And here are the pictures of the finished skirt and I wore it with a square neck refashioned floral top.





Thank you for stopping by and hope to see you again soon with the continuation of a capsule wardrobe series. Happy sewing 💗

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