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Rebecca Silbaugh from Ruby Blue Quilting Studio shares a tutorial over at the Moda Bake Shop showing how to make this pretty layered valance. The lower layer is pieced from a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) strips, though you could use a single piece of fabric if you like. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Rebecca Silbaugh on Moda Bake Shop]
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.