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Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to make her Sunnies sunglass case. The bottom has two big scallops shaped like the lenses of a pair of sunglasses. And over at her own blog, she shows how to make the happy yarn pom pom for the zipper pull. Go to Riley Blake Fabrics for the Sunnies case tutorial. Go to Polka Dot Chair for the pom pom tute.
[photo from Polka Dot Chair on Riley Blake Designs blog]
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.