First Tutorial

Tutorials have been life savers for me as I've lack creative thoughts once in a while and can't figure out how in  the world to do something! I love tutorials and even though this is kind of a funny one BUT it's useful and well, hope you enjoy it. Please be merciful as I am not a sewer but am only beginning to teach myself and I don't know all the verbiage. And yes, my final product...the top is larger than the bottom because I've yet to adjust the presser foot pressure...still learning!

Toilet Paper Roll Holder

You will need two cuts of fabric. One is for the outside and one is for the liner. I am sure there is fancy material for both but I just use plain ole cotton prints. They need to measure 11x22 but can be smaller width depending on the width of your toilet roll holder and toilet roll itself.

You will need:

2 cuts of fabric (main piece and lining) 11x22 (width can vary) 

2 pieces of ribbon 16 inches each 
Pins

Thread

Sewing machine

First, turn your main material piece right side up and pin ribbon in place. I pinned my ribbon 6 1/2 inches apart which left 2 1/4 inches on each side. Pin them an inch below top edge of fabric. 

Second, put right sides together (RST) and pin. Sew 1/2 inch seam allowance all the way around leaving a 3 1/2 in opening at the bottom (opposite where your ribbon is pinned)  to be used to turn inside out later. 

Trim corners and can trim seams as well. 

Then, turn inside out. Be careful of the pins that are still attached inside on the ribbons. Don't poke yourself! Remove the pins now. 

Press.

Fold in half. Fold should be at the bottom. Sew the top however you wish. I used a band of fabric (lining fabric) to make it a bit more decorative.

Finally, sew a 1/2 inch from the bottom.. I would put my roll of toilet paper in to make sure you are not making it too tight so you may need to sew further from the bottom or not so much.

That's it! Easy, huh? Below are pictures I hope help out.