Boxy Bags - Quick DIY Spa Bags for Guys or Gals

Gifts made from your hands are the best and will be the most cherished of gifts. These easy to sew toiletries bags make the perfect spa bag for her or shaving bag for him. 

They make great use of fabric scraps or remnants with brightly colored contrast zippers and tabs for variety. Pretty floral patterns for the girl's bags and rugged camo or denim fabric for the boys.

This year I had 35 on my list so the assembly line was employed to make quick work of the job. I filled the Spa bags with my hand crocheted wash cloths, scented soaps, bath salts an aromatherapy candle and herb tea bags. The guys bags were filled with shaving stuff and hand knit wool socks. The possibilities are limitless. 
 

And so easy to wrap! Just tie a ribbon around the bag and you are good to go!

Find the tutorial to make these wonderful little bags at SoChick blog. Her visual tutorial is so easy to follow you will be a pro after the first try.

Straw Hats to Crochet - Free Pattern Download

Square Brimmed Straw Hats to Crochet

For Spring Break or Summer fun in the sun, these easy to crochet hats made with straw are cool and lightweight. Easy to make. Download these easy to follow instructions.

Simplicity Pattern Catalog March 1974

Simplicity March 1974

 

Simplicity 5556           Simplicity 6200          Simplicity 6081

Simplicity 6147           Simplicity 6198           Simplicity 5866

Simplicity 5957

Simplicity pattern pamphlet - March, 1974© Features these Simplicity patterns:

Simplicity 6250, Simplicity 5975, Simplicity 6198, Simplicity 5845, Simplicity 5750, Simplicity 6171, Simplicity 5802, Simplicity 5857, Simplicity 6147, Simplicity 5931, Simplicity 6101, Simplicity 5982, Simplicity 6037, Simplicity 6250, Simplicity 5866, Simplicity 6109, Simplicity 6261, Simplicity 6082, Simplicity 6140, Simplicity 6081, Simplicity 5452, Simplicity 5957, Simplicity 5379, Simplicity 5958, Simplicity 6027, Simplicity 5556, Simplicity 5336, Simplicity 6239, Simplicity 5483, Simplicity 5654, Simplicity 6249, Simplicity 6003, Simplicity 5806, Simplicity 6206, Simplicity 6200

Learning To Sew

Sewing quality garments that you will be proud of wearing takes time and patience. Finding the right fabric for the pattern you choose is no less important. There is nothing more frustrating than investing your time and resources sewing a garment only to be disappointed with the results. Often those little errors that cause the garment to pull or sag can be avoided by a little pre-cutting preparation.

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This 1962 booklet published by Advance pattern company, details every aspect of your experience from finding your body type and choosing a pattern that will fit to preparing your fabric and your cut pieces. Only 20 pages in this Bishop Method of Clothing Construction booklet but it is packed. Grain lines, staystitching, directional stitching and unit construction are a few of the lessons covered. 

Success can never be guaranteed but it can weigh in your favor with some basic preparations before you begin to sew. Avoid frustration and make something you will be proud to say "I made this" with a little help from Advance patterns and the Bishop Method of Clothing Construction.