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Editor’s Note: The blog linked to in this post is no longer active. Similar projects are a Draughtsman’s Pouch Art Tote and a Child’s Activity Bag with crayon pockets.
The kids can take their coloring with them with these doodle bags. The pockets are sized especially to hold crayons. Mandy from MaKC Creations shows you how to make one. Go to the tutorial.
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.
Thanks so much for helping to share my tutorial! I am so excited that people will have a chance to make one of their own. I’m tickled pink!
I need to find some kids to make these for! These are great! What fun for car trips and anytime kids have to go with mom or dad to less than exciting activities!
Is it possible to still get the pattern for the kids doodle crayon bag?
Thanks so much.
It looks like this blog has been removed. You can find similar projects here: http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-kids-draughtsmans-pouch-art-tote/2011/05/08/ and here: http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-childs-activity-bag-with-crayon-pockets/2010/01/15/