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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