How to Make Small Pouches

With a rectangle piece of fabric, you can make a small pouch like this:

Cut of a strip of the rectangle (long way) for the tie.  Then fold the rectangle fabric in half and sew the sides together.  Fold the top over to create a slit for the tie, and sew it down.  Then thread the tie through the slit and tie knots at the end.

This is a simple way to make a pouch for jewelry, cameras, pens, etc.  In making this with old fabrics, you are preventing the fabric from being thrown into the landfill, and you are also saving money and time since you don't have to buy it at the store!