I found some cute tote bags at the dollar store last week.  The fabric itself is slick and waterproof-y, and the pretty pattern comes in four different colors.  I immediately snatched up my two favorites of the colors, and came up with a super fun, quick project -- a mini duffel bag!  The size is just right for an 18" doll -- but, you can always make one for yourself!  It would be super cute storage for markers or other art/office supplies -- or how about a sewing kit?  [Come get the instructions!]

The concept is really quite simple, and doesn't require tons of sewing experience.  Mine went together very quickly, even with taking photos of each step.  Now I want to make at least a dozen more, for every doll I know!  (Or, secretly, all for MEEE!)

Project Estimate:

• tote bag, $1
• zipper, $1

Total:  $2

Caroline Sanchez (Care) has been sewing since her mom taught her the basics at around six years old.  She has always been driven to CREATE, even from a very young age.  She is mommy to two little boys and one baby girl, and almost every spare moment she has is spent in her sewing room or working on her blog, Obsessively Stitching.

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