How to Make a Toiletry Bag

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   Choose the fabric. Use a sturdy fabric that can handle getting a little wet. Since this is likely to sit alongside a basin, it needs some waterproofing quality. You'll also need a zipper and some sewing supplies.
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   Decide upon the size and shape. This will depend upon the amount, length and width of the items you'll be placing within the bag. The shape of a square or rectangle works well.
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   Select the side you'll be placing a zipper. It can go either at the short side or long side of a rectangle, depending upon your preference.
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   Fold the fabric in half. Iron it flat. If the fabric is likely to melt under the heat of the iron, place the fabric underneath a thin towel first, then iron it on a cooler setting.
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   Cut the fabric into a square or rectangle. Allow for a half-inch/1.2 centimeter (0.5 in) seam allowance on all sides.
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   Attach the zipper to both pieces of fabric. Fold over a half-inch/1.2 centimeter (0.5 in) piece of fabric on one side of the square or rectangle. Iron it flat. Place the edge of the zipper beneath the fold. Stitch the zipper in place with a tight, sturdy stitch.
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   Attach two fabric pockets, to the wrong side of the fabric, on either side of the inner bag. Use double stitching. Attach a set of small Velcro circles to the inner hem of each pocket.
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   With right sides together, stitch the remaining three sides of the case together. Miter the lower corners of the bag. Double stitch the seams.
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   Unzip the zipper. Turn the case right side out.
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    Attach a small, sturdy loop of ribbon, to one side of the opening, as a finger or wrist strap. This is optional but is useful for those times when you might wish to hang the bag up while staying away or camping.

Already have a toiletry bag? Here is how to fill it.

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   Start by choosing a bag to use. It is best to choose a bag with multiple compartments to store different types of items. Some toiletry bags even have a hook to hang the bag up, which can be useful.
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   Pick the items that you will put in the toiletry bag. Begin with items that are essential, such as a toothbrush and toothpaste, and deodorant. Shower gel, shampoo, and conditioner may be included, though some people prefer to use the products provided by hotels. Depending on personal preference, some other essentials may include face wash, moisturizer, sunscreen, and cotton balls/cotton swabs. After you pack the essentials, you can move on to other items like makeup.
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   Makeup wearers may want to include makeup in their toiletry bag. For travel, save a lot of space by just bringing basic makeup rather than several different colors of eye shadow, etc.
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   Carry some very basic personal items. Items such as hand sanitizer, a razor, and nail clippers can go in your toiletries bag.
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   Don't forget a hairbrush or comb. If a brush is really big, you can just put it in your suitcase.
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   Include "first aid" things like band-aids, Kleenex, and medicine.