Making a Washcloth Soap Pouch

Yield: 2 pouches

Supplies:

• washcloth
• sewing machine
• pins
• scissors
• measuring tape
• ribbon or cording, optional

Steps:

1. Cut a length of the washcloth, 5 inches wide. If you are going to make 2 pouches, make sure to cut the other half of the washcloth, so that it is also 5 inches wide.


2. Fold the bottom up 3 3/4 inches, pinning in place. Note: My washcloth was 11 1/2 inches long. If your washcloth is 12 inches long, fold the bottom up 4 inches instead.


3. Fold the top down 2 3/4 inches, pinning in place. Note: If your washcloth is 12 inches long, fold the top down 3 inches instead.


4. Sew both pinned sides, backstitching at the start and end, for added strength.



5. Turn the pouch right side out.


6. Put the soap into the pouch and close it up.