Hand gel holder - great for clipping onto a hand-bag, back pack etc or make a smaller version to add to a key ring

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 and draw around the opening.

4. Pin and sew along the drawn line.

5. Cut the excess fabric around the opening, leaving 1/4 inch seam allowance.

6.Turn and top stitch along the opening and at the top.

7. Press. Place the loop

just below the top stitch line at the top. Top stitch or pin to hold in place.

8. Place the back fabric over the front, lining up the bottom and sides. Pin, then turn over and sew down the two sides using 1/2 inch seam allowance.

9. Place the lining over the back piece. Mark a 2 inch gap down one side to turn the holder the right way after sewing. Sew all the way round, leaving the turning gap, using 1/2 inch seam allowance.