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Felt is a great choice for small sewing projects. The edges don’t fray so you can just cut out the shapes and stitch them together. On the other hand, it can be a little tricky to get an accurate cut on the thick fabric. The Distracted Domestic has a tip to help you cut felt shapes so they are exactly the same shape as the template. Get the tip.
[photo from The Distracted Domestic]
[via Totally Tutorials]
The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!
It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.
Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.