Please refer to the full tutorial HERE for step-by-step instructions and pictures. For the contrast bottom style pouches, simply cut two pieces of each measurement listed in the chart by the width of the pouch, and sew together using a 1/2" seam allowance. So for the medium size pouch you'll cut two pieces 4.5" tall by 12" wide and two pieces 5.5" tall (the contrast bottom) by 12" wide, sew them together using a 1/2" seam allowance, thus making the front and back exterior pieces.
Fabrics: The Hello Kitty fabrics from the first post were purchased at fabric.com, seems like Hello Kitty is popping up a lot, so keep your eye open if you're a fan (yip yip!)
The medium size pouch is patchwork using an Umbrella Prints Trimmings pack, if you've never seen their fabrics I suggest you check them out, all handprinted in Australia. Love their basecloth and style.
The small pouch main fabric is handprinted by my friend Leslie who runs Maze & Vale, where she sells her handprinted fabric and goodies. She's hosting a handprinted fabric swap now which is really cool.
The bottom contrast band to all the pouches is Robert Kaufman cotton linen in denim purchased at Pink Chalk Fabrics. Love this stuff, it's like a favorite pair of jeans.
The yellow fabric (large pouch) is Pure Elements in Empire Yellow by Art Gallery Fabrics, believe me, you need every color.
And last but not least, my zippers all were purchased from Zipit on Etsy from my lovley (and fellow Wisconsinite!) Jennie. She's the coolest, plus her zippers are beautiful!
Happy sewing everyone!!!
Thankyo so much for sharing these with us, they are gorgeous and I can't wait to make some, add some chocolate :) and they will make great gifts!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful pouches. Why did you use a metal one on the medium? do they have special purpose, I always buy the plastic ones at zipit?
ReplyDeleteSeeing the pouches folded I thought of putting a pressure closure under the end of the ziper and the side of the pouch. No much use, just for fun.
Awesome pouches! Thanks for the tutorial. :-)
ReplyDeleteexcellent! thanks Anna x
ReplyDeleteVery nice pouches! I love your tutorials and photos, because there are no questions remaining for me and I`m able to get started immediately! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cool. I've already made three of your madras totes this summer... Now, I'm going to have to add THESE to the list, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the generous tutorial!
Ok, it will be a sewing afternoon today, they are so cute.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I love all of your tutorials and patterns.
ReplyDeleteYou've done it again!! I can't wait to make a set!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the cute tutorial! Love the pouches
ReplyDelete- Katie Fleming
Kate Michelle Designs
xxx so much fun! I love the way you have put all of those colours together xx
ReplyDeleteAmazing, Anna, as always!
ReplyDeleteTünde (from Budapest ;-)
Thanks for the great tutorial and sizing chart. I've been matching up leftover fabrics for small gifts to sew in between the larger projects and this is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteThank you! These are adorable!
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial--I can't wait to try it! :D
ReplyDeleteLove the nesting bags. :) Beautiful job. You're such a pro Anna!
ReplyDeleteI love all your versions, and I particularly like the Umbrella Prints trimmings, they're such a fun way to get into their fabrics :o)
ReplyDeleteI love these! They would make such great gifts.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Thanks for figuring out all the math, love them :)
ReplyDeleteThese are so fantastic! I can't wait to make a million of them!
ReplyDeleteWOW! What an awesome tutorial, Anna! You never cease to amaze us! This is just what I've been needing for my purse - can't wait to make one!
ReplyDeleteexcellent tutorial (always!). I'd love to get my hands on some of that hand-printed fabric. Its perfect.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your tutorial. Love the Hello Kitty fabric. I was looking for something to give for my granddaughters birthday and this would have been perfect. Cannot wait to make a pouch for her....Judith, Texas
ReplyDeleteYou. Are. Awesome. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAnna you are the very best. Seriously. I stayed home from the gym last night (bad but I needed some time!) to make one of these and I Love It!!!! Thank you for sharing this :) It will fit perfectly in a runaround bag!
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so lovely, useful and pretty! a great share thank you! xxx
ReplyDeleteAnna, this was super fun to make and I love and so does my granddaughter love how wide it opens! I am planning on making a few more of these! Thanks so much for another great tutorial!
ReplyDeleteHERMOSOS!!!!♥♥
ReplyDeleteThanks! Super useful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial. I had plans of making a boxy pouch for my daughter's birthday, but sewed this up instead. It came together great! I will be showing it on my blog next week.
ReplyDeleteThis is so nice of you to share, Anna! I'll have to try this style soon.
ReplyDeletelove the look of a metal zipper!
ReplyDeletehow did i miss this post?? LOVE the pouches and thanks so much for mentioning my fabric, i love seeing it all sewn up into something both lovely and useful :)
ReplyDeleteI am wondering how I can get rid of my family for the weekend so that I can devote an entire weekend to making all your pouches! So stinkin' cute!
ReplyDeleteThey are great! Thank you so much for sharing. I definitely need at least one of them.
ReplyDeleteagain, adorable!!! love the bags made with trimmings!!
ReplyDeleteI love these! The fabrics are absolutely gorgeous :) And the pattern just rocks!!
ReplyDeleteThese are great. Thanks for the tutorial! I bought the Trimmings pack, too, but didn't use it yet...may have to whip up one of these. Fun catching up with your site, hope you are well!
ReplyDeleteLOVE THESE!! so cute and would make great gifts!
ReplyDelete~amy
www.LadyMockingbird.com
These are so cute! Thanks for the great tutorial.
ReplyDeleteLovely tutorial, Anna! Can you please tell us what the finished dimensions are for each bag? That would be very helpful for figuring out which one to sew for a specific purpose. Thanks for treating us to such great tutes!
ReplyDeletethank you so much for sharing such a fabulous tutorial, I just bought a bunch of zippers at a second hand store for 5cents a piece (about 25 of them), now I know what everyone will be getting for Christmas. Thanks for sharing!!!
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ReplyDeleteoh, I totally {heart} these! great idea!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I can't wait to get started on some of these.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful pouches - so helpful tutorial and chart! Thanks a lot! I had to sew up some of these immediatly, one for me, two as gifts, probably more following...
ReplyDeleteThanks for this pattern and turoial. It was great to do. I used some of my favorite scraps :) Now i have a place for my crochet work.
ReplyDeleteThe one with the patchwork is my favourite!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pouches.....will make all three for Christmas gift sets.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the tutorial. I made the medium size bag last night and I am in love with it. I plan on making more for Christmas gifts!
ReplyDeleteexcellent....these are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great tutorial. Made one and quilted the fabric so that I have a cute bag to protect my camera when I toss it into my purse. This was so quick and easy. We all know that zippers can be tricky but your pattern makes it so simple. Thanks. I will certainly make more of these.
ReplyDeleteExcellent tutorial, thank you very much!
ReplyDeleteThese are so great! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great post and wonderful directions. I just used it to make a pouch for the pretty little pouch swap. Your tutorial was easy to follow and I had terrific results. http://jenniffier.blogspot.com/2013/02/pretty-little-pouch.html
ReplyDeleteI needed a break from sewing my school work and these bags are just perfect and so much fun.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great tutorial. You can see mine: http://kamielandodille.blogspot.be/2013/03/waar-zijn-die-rode-bollen-voor.html
ReplyDeleteMy sister has been asking me to make her some yarn totes with zippers. Your open mouth large pouch is GREAT for this purpose. I added two holes in the front with grommets so she could pull her yarn out and crochet while away from home...pop it in her purse and go! Thanks so much for the tutorial...I love the denim contrast. :) I will be making many of these!!
ReplyDeleteHi, I already made four of these and gave it to my friends as a gifts. Girls enjoyed them a lot. It was great tutorial, so easy to follow, thanks.
ReplyDeletecheck them at: http://ruzovysob.blogspot.sk/2013/05/trojicky-z-pariza-from-paris-with-love.html