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If seeing a pattern or tutorial calling for a narrow tube of fabric (like for a strap) has you groaning in dread of having to turn that sucker right side out, then check out this tutorial from Sew, Mama, Sew! It turns out there’s actually a fairly easy way to do it. Go to the tutorial.
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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 have an even more magical secret! Watch this scrunchie tutorial, think about it for a minute, and say “OMG!!!! WHY IS THIS NOT THE ONLY WAY???” Simply cut the very first seam that is made, so that the finished tube is no longer in a circle, but back into a straight, turned, no sweat, no gadget tube for straps, bags, whatever!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-9SFzN8HDQ