I adapted the pattern completely to suit my tastes. I lined the bags with an embossed vinyl tablecloth piece I had on hand. If you put in makeup it is able to be wiped out. The tablecloth has a flannel backing so is sort of thick. I made a bag from the feature fabric and one from the tablecoth fabric and put one inside the other. Used a second print for the top bands and a third for the prairie point on each side to open with. Stitched the bands and priarie points on and then inserted the tapemeasure from one end and stitched closed. Turned it right side out and had a great lined bag! Don't think the pellon would be a problem in weight, might not hold up if it is not lined with another fabric tho. Linda