I have always wanted to learn how to sew and the lockdown was a good time to learn. Mum and I went to the garage and got a bag of fabric. I picked a nice piece of fabric and first we zigzagged it to stop it from fraying then we folded it and started sewing it together to make the shape of the bag.
Now we were going to start the handle of the bag. We folded it one way, then we folded it the other. Now all it needed was to be flat so we went to Mum and Dad’s room and we used Mum’s hair straightener to flatten it. Now we can sew the handle on.
And here is my finished tote bag.
Hi Anika,
ReplyDeleteI love your tote bag. Its great to see your awesome work on your blog. You have learnt some skills in sewing too, like why zigzagging is important. I really like the wonderful piece of writing you have done to share with us too. What are you going to use your bag for? Im looking forward to what you share next. Well done!
Thanks for the comment Becky. I think i am going to use it for shopping and sleepovers. I don't know what i am going to sew next. do you know how to saw?
DeleteWhat a gorgeous tote bag Anika. I love the fabric you have chosen and it reminds me of a paisley skirt I had once. I like how you used mum's hair straighteners to flatten the fabric for the handle- genius. Did you find sewing the bag challenging?
ReplyDeleteWow Anika!!! Your tote bag is very impressive! I'm a little bit jealous - I wish I knew how to sew like that :) You must have really thought about what you needed to do to make the bag. Thanks for sharing the pictures too! You look chuffed :)
ReplyDeleteHi Anika, you were always pretty keen to sew things at school. It is a great skill to have and I love the tote bag. Great effort. Helen H
ReplyDeleteHi Anika
ReplyDeletethat tote bag is really cool
great effort
Kia ora Anika. I am so impressed with the tote bag you created. What a great skill to learn at home with Mum. Being able to sew is such a valuable skill to have, just imagine all of the things you will be able to create if you practise on that sewing machine. It made me smile when I read that you had used to the hair straighteners to flatten the fabric. I am keen to see your next project.
ReplyDeleteWow that tote bag looks great! Maybe you could tell us what you did with it And where you put it?
ReplyDeleteAnika I loved you used her straighteners to flatten the material. It would be a great activity for Monday Mashup. What is your next project?
ReplyDeleteHi Anika I love your bag I am Paige R from Yaldhurst Model School.I have made a bag be for but I have never made a bag like yours it is amazing, I love your design to.Maybe next time you could try and make a pencil case.
ReplyDeleteThankyou Paige I was thinking about doing a pencil case. but I know putting on the zip is hard. have you made a pencil case before.
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