how to make a lingerie bag

yesterday I showed you my last year design

on lingerie bag.

Here is this year model:

outside

and here is the inside:

interested?

(I know these guys are too ...., what is the word I am looking for?)

All right here is how I made it.

I started with 2 rectangles of fabric : 14 x 30 inch

the green cotton fabric is a little heavier than a regular cotton,

better for the bag, it holds better its shape without being bulky.

the other fabric is called "all I want for Christmas",

and totally appropriate for a lingerie bag!

I also used a 6.5 x 40 inch of cotton for the shirring on the top,

I folded the fabric in half, right side together, and stitched the long side.

Then I turned it right side out, and ironed it, with the seam in the middle.

 At 1/2 inch from the side (both side), I gathered the fabric with a long stitch.
It took a while to pull the tread and have both side even.
I then pressed it to set it and flattened it, making it easier to sew. 



I pined the gathered fabric to the top fabric,

and stitched over the gathering stitches.

close up of the band

I used a hair elastic for the closure ( a lot of color choices),

I also recovered 2 buttons with the same fabric that I used for the band.

I used 2 pins to mark the place of the elastic.

I cut the elastic in half and stitched it on the top with the raw edges even,

as seen on the pic below.

Then I pinned both rectangles right side together, and stitched around it,

making sure to leave an opening to turn the fabric around.

I like to leave the opening on the side, where I will stitch again.

I then turned everything right side out,

and pressed.



I top stitched around the entire rectangle, closing the open seam.



I folded the fabric in an uneven 1/3 so that the top is a little shorter.
I stitched both side on the previous top stitch, forming the bottom of the bag.

I closed the bag, and marked where to sew the buttons.



I hand sewed them through both layers, less easy than if done earlier,
but sturdier!

And here is the complete project!

Then add your unmentionables,

these guys will take good care of them!



Of course you could use linen and a old corset image to give it a vintage look,

and probably no boys inside!

You can also totally change the size and make it yours.

Happy sewing!

Newer version: here and here!