I made this little pouch for my mom using the same technique as this one, except it’s tiny so I quilted it with super thin batting instead of using the thick two-sided fusible. It’s about 4.5″ x 3.5″.
The fabric is Michael Miller TaDot, which worked out perfectly since I used the dots as a quilting guide! She’s using it for her fake-sugar packets. I guess this is a kind they don’t have at most restaurants?
Anyway, I think it’s adorable. :)
So, does everyone know how to make these super simple pouches? They have raw edges (I overlock them), and you can’t use directional fabric because it’s just one big rectangle. There is another way to make them with no raw edges. Most of my pattern ideas are so complicated that I feel like some simpler ones might be appreciated, but at the same time I feel like the rectangular pouch has been done to death – although my instructions are generally more in-depth than most. I thought about combining multiple ways to make these, for beginners and then for someone ready to learn the “right” way. What do you think? Put it on the list or forget it?
I think you should definitely consider doing the tutorial. There are so many new sewists out there that would just love to have as much quality information with lots of pictures. It can seem so overwhelming and confusing. I have just in the last year discovered the explosion of blogs and tutorials and all of the sudden I’m sewing again after being out of the loop for 30 years. You have a quality BLOG and such a good way with words and description. We would love you to make the tutorial. Please please please :) :) :)
I ditto the above. Your patterns are information and intuitive. Many of us appreciate the time, effort and thought you put into your tutorials. Eiher way, thanks for posting—always an inspiration!
I, for one, appreciate patterns that show you better ways to do things! Many of the pouch patterns I’ve seen are not very detailed, especially for someone less experienced with zippers! Zippers intimidate most of us. lol
By the way, I love the quilting you did on this one and the way you used the dots as your guide!! Who says you’re not a quilter?! ;-)
-Cindy
If you made a tutorial, I’d most likely make some, because they’re just so cute. I could probably figure it out myself, but I’d never get around to it. :) Also, your explanations are so clear and easy to follow that they’d likely beat a lot of those already out there. I say go for it, girl! ;)
You’re tutorials are the best!!!! I’ve made a couple of your items and the tutorials are super descriptive and conscise at the same time. I’m a fairly new to sewing so I would love for you to make the toturial. So, please the tutorial!!
I’d be interested in seeing it… I think that even though it is very common to have these types of tutorials available, I find it fascinating seeing how different people use different ways to make the same/similar thing. :) Bring it!
Lots of us will use the tutorial! Thanks for posting this pouch.
I need these all the time, so please teach us how! Everything Grandma G said is on target for me too. We appreciate you!
I’d love to see a tutorial on this!! What a great little bag!
These are lovely little bags, that can be made in any size and the idea has been around for a long time, but for new and inexperienced sewers, it is always a good idea to repeat basic instructions. Once a person understands how to make this bag, they can become quite creative with add ons such as pockets, piecing, embroidery and sizes. The main reason that this bag is so great for a beginning sewer is because the zipper is quite easy to install and does not pucker as is the case with a bag where the zipper is right on top. I say go for it, many will appreciate your effort!
I would love to have a pattern! They are so cute. I could use it for my packets too. same kind and no they don’t carry them at restaurants ars rhey are the best sugar substitute there isartificial sweeteners they have in restaurants are not good for you.
Jim like the pouch!
I think this pouch is definitely adorable & I’d love for you to do a tutorial.
I agree with the first comment. I am a new sewer and I would love a tutorial. I love getting a different perspective on simple things. Have a good weekend.
I’d vote for a go for it.
Je viens de découvrir votre site qui est superbe, avec de très belles idées et de très beaux tissus. J’habite à côté de Lyon pour vous situer c’est à 500 km de Paris. Bravo pour votre goût et votre imagination.
Thanks everyone! I’ll figure out how it works into a pattern or a tutorial. I’m stuck at the moment on what to do next. I’ll post about that in a little bit. Your comments all make me smile!