We totally shared this tutorial over at Fun, Cheap or Free last week! Yahoo! Do you read Jordan’s blog? You will love it, we promise. We were so thrilled to be a guest for her! : )
(*UPDATE* We showed this project on KUTV’s Fresh Living! Check it out HERE.)
It’s also a re-make from our video, we thought it was time for a picture tutorial as well.
It’s also a re-make from our video, we thought it was time for a picture tutorial as well.
This purse caddy is a MUST have! A little caddy for all those small but important things we carry in our purses: bandaids, sunscreen, bobby pins, pain relievers…anything! It’s awesome to be prepared on the go and this is seriously a simple and convenient way to organize all those little things. We’ve seen purse caddy’s for up to $60! This version did not cost even close to that! We’ll show you how to make a smaller one too, perfect for the kids!
Ready to make your own?!
Ready to make your own?!
What you’ll need:
- Rectangle hot pad (ours came in a pack from Walmart) or square for a smaller caddy
- needle & matching thread
- button
- snack size baggies
- 2 clothes pins
- and a sewing machine 🙂
First step, fold the hot pad in half and sew a button on one side making sure it matches up with the loop on the opposite side.
Next, place a snack size baggie on one side of the hot pad. Use clothes pins on each end to hold it in place. (The opening of the baggie needs to be along the outer edge of the hot pad.)
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Sew the baggie.
We found it best to sew the baggie’s on one at a time. And when we say that, we really mean: Do not try sewing more than one baggie at a time - it might be a crooked, crazy mess if you do. ; )
Repeat this step until you have sewn 3 baggies on this side.
Now, do the same on the opposite end of the hot pad. Be sure to leave a gap between the two sets of baggies so the caddy will fold easily when filled.
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Once those are sewn, it’s done! Just fill it with your purse essentials!
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Now for the kids! They need stuff on the go sometimes too, right?
We picked up some smaller square hot pads from the Dollar Store and made some little caddy’s for the kids. (These would be great for anyone of course, they are just smaller.)
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For the smaller square hot pads, just use 3 baggies on one side.
Also, sew a little further up on the baggie so it will fit well in the hot pad.
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This is perfect for an over night stay at a friends or grandma’s.
This would also be great in every kids dance, or sports bag!
Here’s the short video tutorial as well!
Now before you know it, you’ll be known as the lady who has everything when you’re on the go!
Being prepared and organized is amazing!
Linking up at some of these parties:
Tuesday: Clean and Scentsible, Not Just a Housewife Wednesday: Seven Thirty Three, Snap!Creativity, Creations by Kara, Made to be a Momma,
Our daughter saw this and showed me how to make one, and then said “this is yours!” .
These make the best gifts! What is really nice they are so easy to make and so fun to give to friends. Also add some fun things inside, I put Hershey’s Kisses, what a fun surprise!
The one our daughter made has held up for almost 2 years now! Make one for yourself and then make one for your friends. You will be so glad you did.
Thank you for the tutorial as well!
This is an awesome idea! So creative, love it!