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Grandma Judi 08-27-2011 12:37 PM

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The womens group at my church gather toiletries throughout the year and we fill these bags. We then donate them to a place that helps support women and children experiencing homelessness and poverty. They offer many other resources, but this is one small part that we can contribute. I have also used these bags as a gift bag. I am sure there is probably a much easier way to make them and I am always open for suggestions.

Cut a piece of material 18 inches wide x 13 inches tall
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Serge the top 18 inch width of material
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Fold a 1 inch hem and press
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Sew a button hole close to upper edge of hem. I use the fold to line up the button hole. Sew button hole on opposite upper edge of hem. Make a slit in center of each button hole.
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Stitch top hem down
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Fold material in half right sides together, serge side and bottom closed.
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Turn right side out, run ribbon in button hole through the hem and out the other button hole. String ends of each ribbon through button and tie.
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We fill our's with toiletries, but you could fill it with whatever you desire. Pull the button to secure and give it to someone special.
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craftybear 08-27-2011 01:06 PM

very cute, thanks for sharing with all of us

AllStitchedUp 08-27-2011 01:10 PM

That's a great thing you all are doing! Something they can use later as well. Good work!

Charleen DiSante 08-27-2011 01:12 PM

Thanks for sharing your tute! I always like to look at how others make things and learn something new.

Murphy 08-27-2011 01:31 PM

Thank you for creating and sharing this tutorial. This gift bag is wonderful and I am sure the recipients love receiving the bag as well as the very useful contents. Kudos to you and your group. Thank you for sharing.

Chicca 08-27-2011 02:09 PM

Wonderful gift bags! I enjoyed your tutorial. Thank you for sharing the information and for giving of yourself.

quiltaroni 08-28-2011 06:32 AM

Well done, love the idea of the button&ribbon closure.

lots2do 08-28-2011 06:37 AM

I've never seen a button used that way! I'll have to try that. Thanks for sharing...

marymay 08-28-2011 08:26 AM

I am not getting any pictures.

debbieumphress 08-28-2011 01:51 PM

Wonderful idea for a retreat gift also. Thank you for posting this tute.


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