Ready to conquer zippers but don't know where to start? This pattern was written just for you! Make three different pouches and learn a new technique with each one. These simple zipper pouches are easy to customize and make great gifts!
Style Options: Choose from simple lined pouch, cosmetic pouch, and boxy pouch. Simple Lined Pouch: 6in x 8in,
Cosmetic Pouch: 8in x 8in x 3in, Boxy Pouch: 3in x 8in x 4-1/2in. Skill Level: Beginner Friendly.
Designed by Fringe Supply Co., purveyors of fine knitting supplies, Stowe is the ideal project bag – whatever your project may be! The main compartment is perfect for works-in-progress while the many side pockets organize small tools, patterns & notebooks. It may have been designed with knitting in mind but you’ll find it equally useful for a variety of purposes from travel to everyday!
Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam and applying bias binding.
Difficulty: Advanced Beginner
Sturdy pouch in a booklet format.
4 see-through vinyl pockets to see contents at a glance.
Zips up securely for travel or storage.
Great to use for sewing, stationery, kids toys, travel and more.
Instructions for 2 sizes.
Pattern is packed with illustrations and step by step instructions.
9 pages
No templates
Skill level - intermediate
Supplies
Large pouch (small pouch)
Fat quarter (fat eighth) quilting cotton for cover exterior
Fat quarter (fat eighth) quilting cotton for cover lining
3/4 yard (1/2 yard) quilting cotton for pockets
1/8 yard quilting cotton for cover binding
3/8 yard (fat quarter) quilting cotton for pocket binding
1 1/4 yard (3/4 yard) woven fusible interfacing
1/2 yard (1/4 yard) double sided heavyweight fusible interfacing such as Peltex #72F (Pellon) or Fast2Fuse Heavy (C&T Publishing)
1 piece 25" x 20" (10" x 20") of clear vinyl
4 closed end zippers 10" (7") long
1 open ended or separating zipper 10" (7") long
Binding clips
Marking pencil such as Clover water soluble pencil
100/16 or Denim sewing machine needle
Finished Sizes
Small - 6" x 8" x 3"
Large 9" x 11" x 3"
Opens out into a useful box shape to keep contents close at hand and easy to reach.
Zips up securely for travel or storage.
Great to use for sewing, knitting, kids toys, travel and more.
Modern, angular style.
Pattern is packed with illustrations and step by step instructions.
Instructions for 2 sizes.
11 pages
Fat Quarter / Fat Eighth friendly pattern
Skill level - intermediate
Supplies - large pouch (small pouch)
1 fat quarter (1 fat eighth) of quilting cotton for the exterior
1 fat quarter (1 fat eighth) of quilting cotton for the lining
1 piece 10" x 10" of quilting cotton for the gusset
1/2 yard (1/4 yard) of 20" wide woven fusible interfacing
1/4 yard of 45" wide fusible fleece - if making large pouch
14" (10") open ended or separating zipper
3" x 3" piece of quilting cotton or 1" x 2" piece of leather for the tab
binding clips
zipper foot
Marking pencil such as Clover water soluble pencil
Finished size (when open)
- small pouch 8"(W) x 4"(H) x 4"(D)
- large pouch 9"(W) x 5"(H) x 5"(D)
