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The Open Wide Zippered Pouch x2

3/11/2014

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In my last post (Rebecca bag) I mentioned that my mom had picked out a ton of fabrics for me to choose from to make her bag.  Well here is what I did with some of the fabrics that didn't make the cut.  You see, she also requested a pouch, and I thought it would be the perfect time to make the Open Wide Zippered Pouch from Noodlehead.  Oh and why make one when you can make two at the same time!
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I started with an assortment of home dec fabrics, some from Denyse Schmidt, a touch of Heather Ross and even some cool Japanese prints.  I cut them into 2.5" squares and created 2 patchwork panels, one for each side, so I really created 4.  My panels ended up being not quite the size that Anna from Noodlehead suggested, but I just rolled with it, it was close enough.  Oh and I made the smallest size (the tutorial has 3 sizes, you can find it HERE.)  Once the patchwork panels were done, I ironed them onto some fusible fleece, and then proceeded to straight line quilt them with a nice neutral thread.  I love patchwork!
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At this point I just followed the directions and kept on sewing.  It really is a great tutorial, very easy to understand and I love the way the zipper is done.  I only changed two things from the original tutorial.  The first was the little zipper end cover shown above.  I put the fabric right sides together and sewed the two sides, then flipped it right side out, thus creating a little envelope of sorts.  I just had to turn in the raw edge by 1/4", slide it onto the zipper end and just stitch it onto the zipper, thus the one showing seam.  The only other change I made was the gusset or box corner width.  The tutorial called for a 3.5" gusset, but I reduced the number to 2.5" so my bag isn't quite as wide and sits a tad bit taller.  The 3.5" measurement fell weird with the patchwork, so I just adjusted it to fit better with the patchwork squares.  If you look at the photo below you can see the bottom corner falls in the middle of the patchwork and not on a seam.  Kinda hard to explain, sorry.
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I used a simple tone on tone for the lining, making it easier to see your stuff inside the pouch.
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The only snag I ran into during this entire project was entirely my irons (or my) fault.  You see when it came time to iron the exterior and the lining flat after sewing them to the zipper, my iron accidentally touched the POLYESTER zipper and as you can see in the photo below, melted a fine line of holes in it.  On the bright side, the holes are small and since the zipper is polyester, it melted and kind of "sealed" it all at the same time, so it isn't going to run or ravel with time.  Oh and this is also the great benefit of making 2 at a time, you mess up one, you still have a perfect one to gift!  Poor me, I have to now keep the "damaged" one!
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Here they are all finished!  It is really a great tutorial, quick project and honestly fun!  So if you are ever in need of a great little gift, go ahead and make one, I know the recipient will love it!
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These two pouches were my third finish of the first quarter 2014 Finish Along hosted by Katy at The Littlest Thistle.

Finish Along 2014




Edited 3/15/2014 - I just found out about a great Saturday linky party, hosted by My Go-Go Life, so I am editing this post to add in the button and participate in another fun way to meet new people and explore new blogs!
9 Comments
Katy link
3/11/2014 09:39:14 am

I think your mum's trying to get you to make her a matching luggage set on the sly ;)

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Becky Moyer link
3/11/2014 11:58:25 am

These are great! I love those fabrics and I need to bookmark that tutorial! You can never have enough pouches. Bummer about the iron mishap, good thing you made two!

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Susan link
3/11/2014 03:53:38 pm

These pouches are so cute! Lucky mom :)

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Jane B
3/12/2014 02:35:23 am

This is my favorite go to pouch. I've made a bunch of these. I really like your patchwork version.

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Kim link
3/15/2014 02:36:03 am

I love these little bags! Congratulations on your third finish! I know how good that can feel! Thank you so much for the link up :o)

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Wendy link
3/15/2014 05:34:33 am

Oh what wonderful bags. I still haven't tried zippers yet. I love that fabric!

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Ali m
3/15/2014 05:43:19 am

I've made a few of these but never managed to make them look so finished, very nice! Now I think I need to do a patchwork one, I love how they turned out.

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Cheri link
3/15/2014 12:39:17 pm

Your zipper tabs are absolutely perfect! Hope I can get that good some day!
Cheri
www.fabricandmemories.blogspot.com

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Lisa link
3/16/2014 04:16:28 pm

Wow! This turned out great! I recently made one, but learned that I really dislike zippers. :)

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