knitting and sewing

 To make the small bag, you will need two pieces of fabric, one for the lining and one for the outside, and iron on stabiliser for the fabrics. Approximately 12 inches by 7 inches, 5 inches of tape or cord, a key ring clip, cam snap. . 1. Download and cut out 2 pieces, 1 for the lining and 1 for the main. iron on interfacing on both pieces. 2. Place the two pieces of fabric, right sides together and stitch along the bottom edge - 1/2 inch seam allowance used throughout.  3. Turn the pieces round. Press. Topstitch along the edge. 4. Open up the work so that it lays flat on the table, with the lining at the top.  5. Bring the folded/topstitched part towards the top, stopping where the closing flap is going to be.  6. Once you have worked out where the opening will be, place the tape, just below the topstitch line and pin.  7. Bring the rest of the fabric over until it covers the other part entirely.  8. Pin all round and leave a gap for turning, along the top part.  9. Stitch all around,

 These little gel holders are great. They can be resized to make smaller ones for smaller bottles of gel.  The pattern below is for a 50/100ml bottle of hand gel.  Materials used. Cotton fabric for the front, the back and the lining. Some interfacing for the front and the lining. About 4 inches of cord/ribbon/tape for a loop and a key ring attachment.   This is an ideal project to use up scraps. It sews very quickly. Make a handful and gift to friends and family.  1. Download the pattern.  Link to the pattern is at the bottom of the page.  2. Cut the pieces. The front is cut on the fold (can be one long piece which is then folded.) DO NOT cut the opening at this stage. Cut straight across the bottom.  Iron some stabiliser on half the piece. (If your material is flimsy, stabilise all of it to give it more structure.) Cut the back and and the lining. Stabilise the lining. (both if using a flimsy fabric) 3. Fold the front piece right sides together. Place the pattern piece on the front an