Day 52: Terrycloth Toothbrush Travel Accessory

Watch out world...I have started sewing!!!  I was blessed enough to have a mom who is a wonderful with a sewing machine...me on the other hand can only sew straight lines.  I want to get out of "sewing" comfort zone & be able to sew more advanced projects.  When looking for a starter project I thought this would be perfect since it is mostly straight lines.

This project is a washcloth that you can carry you family toothbrushes and toothpaste in my you travel.  If you are like me I usually end up throwing them into a Ziploc bag and by the end of the trip the baggie is all wet and gross.  This is a perfect solution...use it while you are traveling and when you get home throw it in the washing machine and its clean for the next trip.

I found this on pinterest, but it wasn't a "project" description but a shop on etsy...I hate when that happens.  I checked out the etsy site and was able to figure it out using a little math and some trail and error.  To check out the etsy site go to www.etsy.com/shop/perfectdarlings

Materials:
Wash clothes (I got mine at Walmart for $1.97)
Ribbon (I used some that I had on hand)
Sewing machine
Thread (any color you choose)

Step 1:  Fold one side of the washcloth 4 inches up.  Pin on the sides (sorry...I only had safety pins.) 

Step 2:  Pin across the top of the opening every 3 inches to make the pockets.  (I used a white pencil to make the 3 inch sections next to the pin.)

Step 3:  On one of the end seams, insert your ribbon and secure it in place with a pin.

Step 4:  Sew all 4 seams, make sure to secure the at the beginning and end of each seam.  (I sewed a few stitches in and then reserved the same amount than sewed the seam down to the end and repeated the same process.)

Step 5:  On the final seam sew the ribbon into place.  Using the same process as the other 3 seams.

Step 6:  Add some tooth brushes and toothpaste, throw into your bag and travel a way!!

Sorry if these directions are a little crude...I am a beginner to the sewing thing and trying to explain it in writing if harder than I thought!!  I will try to update the direction to make them a little clearer.

I made 6 total...I think these will be great little add on gifts.  I already know one is going to my sister in-law in Alaska and one to a FB friend who really encouraged me to start this blog!!

Hopefully this post has maybe inspired you go dust off that sewing machine like I did and try something new!!  Let me know what you think...and if you have any tips or tricks to add leave me a comment.