Washcloth Travel Toothbrush Holder

lalala...
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Supplies:

• 1 washcloth
• sewing machine
• pins
• scissors
• tape measure
• 24 inches of ribbon
• lighter, optional

Steps:

1. Fold the bottom of the washcloth up 4 inches. Pin in place and sew along both sides. I recommend back stitching for added strength, then trim off excess thread.

 
2. Place the toothpaste inside and pin next to it to create a pocket for it.

 

 
3. Sew the pocket, securing with backstitching.

 

 
4. Check fit the toothpaste and add a toothbrush. Place a pin to create a pocket. Remove the toothbrush and measure it so that you know how big each toothbrush pocket will be. Mine was 1 1/2 inches. Sew the pocket, with backstitching.

 

 

 
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5. Sew all of the other toothbrush pockets. I was able to make 4 (1 1/2 inch pockets) and the last part I split evenly, which made slightly smaller pockets, but I intend to use them for flossers.

 

 
6. Cut a piece of ribbon, 24 inches long. Use a lighter to carefully melt the ends, to prevent fraying. Fold the ribbon in half and pin it just above the pockets. Sew it in place (see photo below).

 

 

 
7. Fill the holder with toothpaste and brushes, roll it up, and secure it with the ribbon. Note: You can place the toothbrushes in bristle end down if you want, which would work well if they are slightly damp when you are packing them. Washing it after each trip will help cut down on germs too.

 

 
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Anonymous

January 12, 20160 found this helpful

I love this idea. thank you

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Anonymous

January 15, 20160 found this helpful

Wonderful idea! I wish I had been smart enough to make one of these when we were doing all that camping 50 yrs ago! Good job!!!!!

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Clarice Danialle M.

January 16, 20160 found this helpful

I don't think I want my tooth brush in such close contact with other toothbrushes. Very unsanitary.

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lalala...
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January 18, 20160 found this helpful

You could always turn them head-end down. Although they don't really touch when rolled up anyway. For me germs aren't much of a concern since its shared with my husband and children.

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Another option would be to make one for each person.

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Anonymous

January 20, 20160 found this helpful

So, put a top on each toothbrush.

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Jennifer

January 20, 20161 found this helpful

So, put a top on each toothbrush.

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lalala...
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January 20, 20160 found this helpful

That's a good idea too. :)

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Sharon

January 17, 20160 found this helpful

If I had my children with me on a trip I am not worried about Germs. I'd be More concerned with artificial Nails when a brush is used by 30 ppl in a day is only in a Germ Bath of Germacide.

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Used after the items go in to an Autoclave! Same Nail files Not sanitary Not for Me! Licensed Cosmetologist and CNA.

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