Monday, August 29, 2011

A Couple Pouches

You know how I was hoping to get some pouches made before our trip? Done and done! Both were so easy and I can't wait to use them. I definitely see more of these being made. 

First up is a little zippy pouch that I made using the Lil Cutie Pouches tutorial from Noodlehead. As with all of Anna's tutorials I've used, this one is well-written and easy to follow. 


Little zippered pouches like these are simple to make and everyone can use one. I plan to make a few of these and slip a gift card in them for little thank-you gifts for a couple of my friends.


I have been wanting to make a boxy pouch for a while now, and our upcoming trip was a good reason to get it done. It's a little pathetic really, but right now when we travel, our shampoos and other toiletries reside in ziplock bags. They get the job done, but I think I can do better.


I used this tutorial from It's a Pretty Modern Life. There are many tutorials out there for this type of bag, but this one was very thorough, and I had the right sized zipper. Many of the other tutorials I looked at needed a 14" zipper and all I had were 12". Since this was my first attempt at this kind of bag I really didn't want to modify the pattern. Now that I have made one and see how easy it was, I wouldn't hesitate to alter the size. In fact, I will probably be making one for my husband and make it just a little larger.


I love the fabrics I used for this. The outside of the bag is Blockprint Blossom in Amber from Joel Dewberry's Heirloom line, and the lining and little handles are made from one of the Denyse Schmidt prints available at JoAnn's.

I can't wait to free my suitcase from the clutter of ziplocs!

Happy to be linking up to 


Thanks, Megan!
and
Thanks, Jenna!

15 comments:

  1. Beautiful little pouches and thank you for the links to the tutorials on them!

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  2. Lovely pouches - I must add them to my "one day" list!

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  3. You are the Pouch Queen! They are lovely!

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  4. How nice! I really need to face the music & try making a pouch too!!

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  5. Love these pouches! Especially the one with boxy corners! :) Thanks for linking up to {Sew} Modern Monday and have a great week!

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  6. I love the boxy pouch! Your tutorials will be much happier now. Great fabric choices!

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  7. They are lovely. You've picked wonderful fabrics for your pouches. You make me want to go out and make toiletry bags.

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  8. I've made tiny box pouches with 6" zippers before and they are too cute. They make great gifts. The tutorial you used is so much better since it doesn't leave any raw edges on the inside. Great color choices!

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  9. Great little pouches. I'm a little in love with the boxy one. I found a pattern for one like a year ago and still haven't made one. I should get on that! Came over from SewHappyGeek!

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  10. I've been wanting to try one of these, but i'm afraid to mess it up haha -- I may have to try thuds tutorial, thanks! (goodie swap trials?? :) haha)

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  11. Love these pouches - so cute!!!

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  12. That boxy one is so freaking cute! I love them both but that orange fabric is killing me.

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  13. The boxy bag turned out so nice, good work and thanks for sharing!

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  14. These are cute, I like especially their boxy form, thanks for posting!

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  15. Love your bag and pouches - must have a go with these tutorials! Wandered in from Fresh Sewing Day!

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