When our young relatives have been to stay we find hair clips and elastics everywhere. I decided to make a purse for the children to store their hair accessories in.
Measurements for such an item are down to individual taste and the number of items to be stored. This was my first attempt. It is awaiting approval and suggestions from prospective owners for improvement - only they know how big and varied their hair accessory collections really are .
Measurements for such an item are down to individual taste and the number of items to be stored. This was my first attempt. It is awaiting approval and suggestions from prospective owners for improvement - only they know how big and varied their hair accessory collections really are .
Materials:
Outer : width -16 cm, length 34 cm cotton or polyester
Inner: width 16 cm, length 34 cm cotton or polyester
Lining - width 15 cm, length 33 cm lightweight batting or fleece
Pocket for elastics - width 16 cm, length 26cm
Ribbon holders for clips: three pieces each 16 cm long
A button - preferably one with a shank at the back to lift it.
Make your pattern:
Fold your paper lengthways. Mark the top centre. Measure 4 cm down each side and put a small mark. Draw a dot 1 cm each side of your top centre mark Draw a line from the top right mark centre to the mark on the right. Cut along the line. Repeat for the left side.
Measure 6 cm down from the top point and draw a line across.
Measure 20 cm from top point. Draw a line across.
Your remaining section should measure 16 cm by 14 cm.
Cut out your pieces of fabric and lining. I used fleece for the lining and I trimmed the fleece slightly all the way around so that the edges/corners would not be too thick when I attached the upper fabric later.
Tack the lining to the back of the inner fabric. About a third of the way down baste the short edges of each of the three long ribbons to the inner fabric edges. Secure the centre of each of the ribbons by either machine stitching or handstitching.
Measure 6 cm down from the top point and draw a line across.
Measure 20 cm from top point. Draw a line across.
Your remaining section should measure 16 cm by 14 cm.
Cut out your pieces of fabric and lining. I used fleece for the lining and I trimmed the fleece slightly all the way around so that the edges/corners would not be too thick when I attached the upper fabric later.
Tack the lining to the back of the inner fabric. About a third of the way down baste the short edges of each of the three long ribbons to the inner fabric edges. Secure the centre of each of the ribbons by either machine stitching or handstitching.
Inner Pocket: Fold the pocket piece in half so that it measures 16 cm by 13 cm. Top stitch along long folded edge. Sew three sides close to the three edges of the bottom of the inner fabric to form a pocket. Sew down the middle of the pocket so that you have two pockets.
Place the outer fabric piece on top of your inner fabric so that the pocket and bands to hold clips are on the inside. (The right side of your upper fabric should face the ribbons and the fleece will be the bottom layer) Sew all around the edges except for about 7cm. Trim any points. Turn out to the right side through 7 cm gap. Slip stitch the gap to close it. Top stitch all the way around.
Place the outer fabric piece on top of your inner fabric so that the pocket and bands to hold clips are on the inside. (The right side of your upper fabric should face the ribbons and the fleece will be the bottom layer) Sew all around the edges except for about 7cm. Trim any points. Turn out to the right side through 7 cm gap. Slip stitch the gap to close it. Top stitch all the way around.
Make a button hole in the bottom centre of the top of your creation. (Some may prefer to use snap fasteners or ribbon ties.)
Fold your holder and line up a place to sew your button. Sew on the button carefully trying to sew only through the top fabric and lining so that your working will not show on the inside.
Fold your holder and line up a place to sew your button. Sew on the button carefully trying to sew only through the top fabric and lining so that your working will not show on the inside.
Update: Both this and a holder with a larger flap have been approved of and claimed now. Yay!
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