Tracy from Mad Quilter shares a free pattern for this classic baby smock with straps that cross over in the back. It’s easy to construct, which makes this a great project for beginners. Go to the free pattern.
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by Anne Weaver
Tracy from Mad Quilter shares a free pattern for this classic baby smock with straps that cross over in the back. It’s easy to construct, which makes this a great project for beginners. Go to the free pattern.

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.
I made the Mad Quilter’s charm square jewel shaped bag out of a charm pack of the Farmer’s Market line. It turned out so amazing that I’m working on a second one now done in Jill Gordon’s New Beginnings line for my mom. Thanks for a terrific pattern!!!! I should mention that I’m an expert sewer but I have never quilted before!!!!