On my last trip to London, I spotted a cute little pouch in a chemist which I thought would be perfect for makeup or small private things which tend to get lost in a handbag. What I liked most was the shape and even though I did not need it, I thought it would be a good to buy so that I could make similar ones with all those lovely fabric I bought sometime ago.
When I started making the pouch, I took a few photos and have now decided to make this post a small tutorial. I do hope the steps are clear; if not, please let me know. In reality, it was very easy to make this pouch and it took little time.
Materials
1 x 20 cm zip
2 pieces of contrasting cotton fabrics measuring 23 cm x 30 cm
Matching cotton
Light to medium weight iron-on interfacing; cut 2 pieces each measuring 23 cm x 30 cm
Instructions
Iron on the interfacing to the back of each piece of fabric following manufacturer's instructions
Fold a hem of 1cm towards the interfacing on the short sides of each of the two pieces of fabric; iron in place.
Starting with what is going to be the outer fabric, tack on the zip (with zipper open). On the reverse side of the zip, pin on and tack the lining fabric to the zip edge (my lining is in gingham). The long edges of both fabrics should match. Machine stitch in place.
Repeat the above steps on the other side of the zip such that you have a cylindrical structure which is open at the top and bottom. Ensure that the zipper can open properly.
With your lining fabric on the outside, press flat (with your hands) such that the zip is in the middle.
On the two longest edges, tuck in the edge of the fabric on both sides towards the center (this is difficult to describe but I hope the next two photo's show clearly what I mean).
Pin the two short edges and then machine stitch close to the zip. Repeat to make sure it is secure. Trim of excess fabric from the two stitched sides. You should hopefully have something that looks like this:
And here is your square pouch:
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Posted by: paçoca | July 22, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Hello Aima! It is I, laura from cfp ...Thanks so much for checking out our blog! Jon and I love to make friends through it. I think your blog and your array of projects are really great and I love this box pouch! I have tried several times to make one but never really liked my results. Now maybe I can remedy that! Thanks for sharing!
I will be by again to see you and your works and I do hope to see you around again at the ol' blog!
-Sincerely laura :)
Posted by: cfp | July 13, 2008 at 08:44 PM
Oooh la la! I really like the shape of this pouch! I have not had the best experience with zippers, but you make me want to try again. Welcome back Aima! It is good to see you using the old needle and thread again! Can't wait to see what you make next.
-erica
Posted by: Erica | July 13, 2008 at 06:04 PM