{"id":52296,"date":"2015-04-16T22:29:39","date_gmt":"2015-04-16T12:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/?p=52296"},"modified":"2022-12-16T22:26:06","modified_gmt":"2022-12-16T11:26:06","slug":"zippered-wash-bag-pattern-make-a-gift-from-one-mother-to-another","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/zippered-wash-bag-pattern-make-a-gift-from-one-mother-to-another\/","title":{"rendered":"Zippered Wash Bag Pattern &#8211; Make a gift From One Mother to Another"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This simple wash bag pattern is easy to sew and makes a very practical gift. It&#8217;s quite roomy and can hold plenty of toiletries, make-up or any bits and pieces. Depending on the fabric choice it would make a suitable gift for a woman or man.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52319\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-title.jpg\" alt=\"Zippered box shaped wash bag with waterproof lining - free pattern\" width=\"690\" height=\"906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-title.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-title-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-title-600x788.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-title-330x433.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-title-350x460.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stkildamums.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St Kilda Mums<\/a> is a wonderful non-profit that helps rehome new and pre-loved baby goods and nursery equipment to families in need. I&#8217;ve donated baby goods to them in the past and have great admiration for the work they do.<\/p>\n<p>With Mother&#8217;s Day coming up, they have put a call out for <strong>Toiletry Gift Packs<\/strong> to distribute to mothers that need some support. It was the perfect excuse to get sewing with a purpose, so I&#8217;ve made some <strong>Zippered and Lined Wash Bags<\/strong> that can be filled with toiletries and given as <strong>Mother&#8217;s Day Gifts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve included the make up bag <strong>pattern and instructions<\/strong> so you can make one too. It can be for yourself, your mum, a friend or to send to St Kilda Mums.<\/p>\n<p>See the bottom of this post for more information about St Kilda Mums&#8217; One Mother to Another initiative.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52318\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-suupplies.jpg\" alt=\"Zippered wash bag supplies\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-suupplies.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-suupplies-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-suupplies-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-suupplies-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-suupplies-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>You will need:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Sturdy fabric for outer (I&#8217;ve used upholstery weight fabric from Ikea)<\/li>\n<li>Waterproof fabric or coated cotton for lining (I&#8217;ve used a plastic coated table cloth)<\/li>\n<li>Zipper (longer than 40cm\/16&#8243;)<\/li>\n<li>twill tape or ribbon, 20cm length<\/li>\n<li>Sewing machine with zipper foot<\/li>\n<li>Cutting mat, quilting ruler and rotary cutter<\/li>\n<li>General sewing supplies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to make a Zippered Wash Bag:<\/h2>\n<h3>Cutting:<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52307\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/cutting-fabric-washbag-pattern-.jpg\" alt=\"wash bag pattern \" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/cutting-fabric-washbag-pattern-.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/cutting-fabric-washbag-pattern--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/cutting-fabric-washbag-pattern--600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/cutting-fabric-washbag-pattern--330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/cutting-fabric-washbag-pattern--613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cut 2 x rectangles from outer fabric 30x40cm (14&#8243;x16&#8243;)<\/li>\n<li>Cut 2 x rectangles from lining fabric 30x40cm (14&#8243;x16&#8243;)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52306\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/cut-tabs.jpg\" alt=\"washbag tabs\" width=\"690\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/cut-tabs.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/cut-tabs-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/cut-tabs-600x455.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/cut-tabs-330x250.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/cut-tabs-607x460.jpg 607w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cut 2 x 10cm lengths of twill tape (4&#8243;)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Inserting zipper:<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52320\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-zipper-insertion-.jpg\" alt=\"how to insert zip\" width=\"690\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-zipper-insertion-.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-zipper-insertion--300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-zipper-insertion--600x461.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-zipper-insertion--330x253.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-zipper-insertion--599x460.jpg 599w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>1. With outer fabric right side facing up, lay zip (right side down) along longest side of fabric rectangle. Lay lining right side facing down over top, lining up edges. Make sure zip is centered and ends hang out equally on each side. Pin if desired.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52325\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zipper-foot.jpg\" alt=\"how to insert zip\" width=\"690\" height=\"920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zipper-foot.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zipper-foot-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zipper-foot-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zipper-foot-330x440.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zipper-foot-345x460.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. Keep zip closed. With a zipper foot, sew seam along edge that you&#8217;ve just assembled. Use width of your zipper foot to keep seam allowance consistent.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_52323\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52323\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-52323 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zip-stitched.jpg\" alt=\"how to insert zip\" width=\"690\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zip-stitched.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zip-stitched-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zip-stitched-600x434.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zip-stitched-330x239.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zip-stitched-636x460.jpg 636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-52323\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This is what it should look like sewn together.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_52322\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52322\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-52322 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zip-side-one-inserted.jpg\" alt=\"how to insert zip\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zip-side-one-inserted.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zip-side-one-inserted-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zip-side-one-inserted-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zip-side-one-inserted-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zip-side-one-inserted-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-52322\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This is what it should look like when you flip the seam open.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52326\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zipper-insert-2.jpg\" alt=\"how to insert zip\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zipper-insert-2.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zipper-insert-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zipper-insert-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zipper-insert-2-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zipper-insert-2-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Flip both fabric pieces back so the wrong sides of fabric are facing. Finger press to make seams sit flat.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52327\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zipper-insert-4.jpg\" alt=\"how to insert zip\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zipper-insert-4.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zipper-insert-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zipper-insert-4-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zipper-insert-4-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zipper-insert-4-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Repeat for other side of zipper. With outer fabric right side facing up, lay zip assembly (right side down) along longest side of fabric rectangle. Lay lining right side facing down over top, lining up edges. Sew zip in as before. <em>Tip: Right sides of outer should be touching, and right sides of lining should be touching.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52321\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zip-flat.jpg\" alt=\"how to insert zip\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zip-flat.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zip-flat-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zip-flat-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zip-flat-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zip-flat-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. Open flat and finger press seams. Test zip to make sure it doesn&#8217;t catch on fabric.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52324\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zip-top-stitch.jpg\" alt=\"how to insert zip\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zip-top-stitch.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zip-top-stitch-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zip-top-stitch-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zip-top-stitch-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/zip-top-stitch-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. Switch to regular sewing foot. Top stitch along sided of zip.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52310\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/sewing-guide-1.jpg\" alt=\"washbag pattern \" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/sewing-guide-1.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/sewing-guide-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/sewing-guide-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/sewing-guide-1-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/sewing-guide-1-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Construction:<\/h3>\n<p>7. Fold in half at zip with lining on the outside. Sew a seam on opposite edge to zip (1cm seam allowance). Make sure you catch all layers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52308\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/overlock-sseams.jpg\" alt=\"free wash bag pattern\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/overlock-sseams.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/overlock-sseams-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/overlock-sseams-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/overlock-sseams-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/overlock-sseams-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8. Overlock or zigzag over raw edges (Do this on all seams from now on)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52317\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-sewing-sides.jpg\" alt=\"washbag pattern \" width=\"690\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-sewing-sides.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-sewing-sides-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-sewing-sides-600x458.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-sewing-sides-330x252.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-sewing-sides-602x460.jpg 602w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>9. Flatten out with zip on top lined up with central bottom seam. <strong>UNZIP zipper to halfway down.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52309\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/pin-tab-.jpg\" alt=\"free washbag pattern\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/pin-tab-.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/pin-tab--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/pin-tab--600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/pin-tab--330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/pin-tab--613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>10. Fold twill tape pieces in half to form a loop. Pin with loop facing in to ends of zip, aligning cut edges to edge of fabric. Do this on each side, taking extra care on open side of zip to ensure edges sit together.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52311\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/stitching-guide-2.jpg\" alt=\"free washbag pattern\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/stitching-guide-2.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/stitching-guide-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/stitching-guide-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/stitching-guide-2-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/stitching-guide-2-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>11. Sew open sides closed as shown. Back stitch over zipper to reinforce.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52313\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/trim-zip.jpg\" alt=\"zippered pouch pattern \" width=\"690\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/trim-zip.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/trim-zip-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/trim-zip-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/trim-zip-330x247.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/trim-zip-614x460.jpg 614w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>12. Trim zipper excess and zig zag raw edges. Notice double stitching over zipper.<\/p>\n<h3>Boxed Corners:<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52304\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/corner-2.jpg\" alt=\"box corners \" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/corner-2.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/corner-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/corner-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/corner-2-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/corner-2-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>13. Puff up bag and pinch corners in to form boxed corners. Mark seam line with a pencil and ruler. I&#8217;ve used the 45 deg angle on ruler as a guide, 10cm across. Mark all corners<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52303\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/corner-1.jpg\" alt=\"box corner zippered pouch pattern\" width=\"690\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/corner-1.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/corner-1-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/corner-1-600x421.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/corner-1-330x231.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/corner-1-656x460.jpg 656w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>14. Pin and sew along marked lines.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52305\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/corner-trimmed.jpg\" alt=\"zippered wasah bag pattern how to make\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/corner-trimmed.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/corner-trimmed-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/corner-trimmed-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/corner-trimmed-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/corner-trimmed-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>15. Trim excess fabric and zig zag raw edges.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52316\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-finished-2.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a wash bag with zip and lining\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-finished-2.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-finished-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-finished-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-finished-2-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-finished-2-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>16. Turn inside out. All done!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52301\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-gif.gif\" alt=\"Boxed Washbag pattern\" width=\"1050\" height=\"608\"><\/p>\n<p>This bag is a generous size and easily fits full sized products. (Or even a pair of shoes).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52315\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-finished-1.jpg\" alt=\"washbag-finished-1\" width=\"690\" height=\"870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-finished-1.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-finished-1-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-finished-1-600x757.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-finished-1-330x416.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/washbag-finished-1-365x460.jpg 365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52312\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/ten-washbags.jpg\" alt=\"10 waash bags\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/ten-washbags.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/ten-washbags-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/ten-washbags-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/ten-washbags-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/ten-washbags-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve made ten bags from one tablecloth and supplies from my stash. I&#8217;ve raided my bathroom cabinet and have done a little shopping, along with donations from some of the mums at school and a helpful reader, I&#8217;m hoping to fill them with toiletries to donate to St Kilda Mums and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stkildamums.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">One Mother to Another<\/a> initiative.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to let another mother know you are thinking of her on Mother&#8217;s Day &#8211; here&#8217;s how.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>She might be living in a refuge; her house might have burnt down, she might be homeless. She needs your help!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>It couldn\u2019t be easier to give another mother a beautiful gift this mother&#8217;s day, Just follow these five simple steps&#8230;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Make up a gift bag of women&#8217;s toiletries &#8211; choose a nice toiletry bag (or make one) and fill it with everything you can think of if you had nothing.<\/li>\n<li>Include a note for another mother to let her know that you care<\/li>\n<li>Take a photo of your gift pack and post it on facebook, twitter or instagram using the hashtag #onemothertoanother<\/li>\n<li>Pack in a small bag or box and please include your name and address so that we can send you a thank you note.<\/li>\n<li>Post to <strong>St Kilda Mums <\/strong><strong>14 Winterton Road, <\/strong><strong>Clayton VIC 3168<\/strong> &#8211; I&#8217;ll be dropping mine off as I live locally.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>St Kilda Mums will distribute your gorgeous gift to a mum in need.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some ideas for items to pack in your gift bag:<\/p>\n<p>Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, hairbrush, hair ties, comb, shampoo, conditioner, soap, tampons\/pads, sunscreen, body and face moisturiser, cotton buds, cleanser, eye makeup remover, nail clippers, nail file, tweezers, body wash, tissues, cleanser, razor &amp; shaving cream, hand cream, lip balm, deodorant, face wipes, body wash, sunscreen, paw paw cream, band aids or a basic first aid kit. You might have samples or small toiletries from hotels or airlines that you can include.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry if you can&#8217;t fill your toiletry bag, I&#8217;m sure that they will appreciate empty bags that they can fill with other donated items to make up a complete gift pack.<br \/>\nIf you can&#8217;t sew how about <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/rainbow-crochet-washcloths\/\">crocheting up some cotton wash cloths<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stkildamums.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St Kilda Mums website<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t live in Australia and still want to help another mum in a tough situation, get in touch with your local women&#8217;s crisis center to see if they would appreciate some toiletry packs too.<\/p>\n<p>Get together with your friends and make up some packs together.<\/p>\n<p>If you can&#8217;t make a gift pack, leave a message in the comments and I will happily print it out on a pretty note to include in one of my packs.<\/p>\n<p>xx Cinti<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This simple wash bag pattern is easy to sew and makes a very practical gift. 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