Got hot curling irons?

I know every travelling girl has hot irons to tote back and forth and sometimes your curls are the last thing you do before you run out of the house. So there goes the hot iron right into the bag to inevitably melt or burn something important. The few of us that are prepared with a sock try that method.... but here's a sweet solution:
the curling iron tote! (this one holds a CHI and a 1" curling iron!)

Check out the video tutorial here:
2-in-1 Flat Iron/Curling Iron Tote

You will need two coordinating fabrics and cotton batting. Here are my measurements: outer fabric and batting (7"x22"), lining (7"x24"), and ties (3"x11")
 but they are pictured folded in half.

Layer your fabric with the right side of the outer fabric up, then cotton batting and right side of lining fabric down. Center the three pieces so that the lining sticks out about 1" on either side of the outer fabric. Pin in place.

Starting at the junction of the outer fabric and the lining, quilt the three pieces together. I made a diagonal checkerboard pattern with a curvy stitch.

Be sure to stop before you get to the lining on the other end of the piece.

Take the excess lining and fold over 1/2" and then another 1/2" on itself to make a finished edge. Pin in place.

Sew along the second fold, close to the outer fabric. Repeat for the other end.

Now for the straps... First take two pieces and lay the right sides together and pin. Then, one corner is folded over to make a triangle and that piece is cut off.  Flip the straps right side out and iron the straps so they lay flat. Sew along the edge for a finished look. Now, attach the straps

Now flip your piece with the lining side up and fold in half. The two long edges should be sewn about 1/2" from the edge. Clean up the excess fabric and thread to make it easier to flip right side out.

Turn your tote right side out and double check that all of your seams are complete. Especially make sure that the straps are well attached.

At this point, I put my CHI straightener in and pinned where I thought the separation between the two compartments should be. From there, you sew a straight stitch from the top to the bottom, reinforcing with backwards stitches especially at the opening. The other side I use for my 1" curling iron.

There you have it! A sweet tote that can be completed in less than 30 minutes and can save you precious packing time! The ties are intended to wrap up unruly cords, but if you'd like to use them to tie a bow around the opening, that would be cute too!

Sew. Sweet.