Lookee, it’s the Toiletries Bag from You Sew Girl!  But in our house it’s not a toiletries bag – instead, for the past few weeks it has been Clare’s embroidery bag, holding her current sashiko project.

There were a few bits that could have been tricky if not for Nikki’s clear instructions and diagrams.  I’ve never done bound seams on a bag like this before, and I’m really pleased with the finished result.  I sewed the binding down by hand and it was worth the little bit of extra time.

The gorgeous outer fabric was one of the goodies I received at Sew It Together; it was generously donated by Corrie of Retromummy.  I used a Martha Negley vegetable printed cotton for the inside and binding.  I think that I’ll make another one for Stella for her 4th birthday in a few weeks time – maybe if I pop a toothbrush and toothpaste inside a very cute bag she’ll be more interested in dental hygiene….