Remember I said I had a few Lotus Pond scraps leftover? Well, I couldn’t help myself and had to sew these medium and large size Open Wide Pouches. I couldn’t resist pairing them with the denim and pretty colored zippers.
Like I said before, a zippered pouch is one of my favorite things to sew, what else can I say?
I have gotten a few questions about the leather scraps I’ve been using. My cousin gave me a bag of leather scraps from after she visited a local moccasin making company (thanks Jennifer!). I wasn’t sure what I’d be doing with them, the scraps were fairly small with a lot of irregularities. They were just that – scraps from shoe making! Well, I’ve cut them into thin strips to make into zipper pulls, I cut them thin and long enough to thread through the zipper pull. I love the way it looks and it’s super functional! I also used the leather for Emily’s coat that I made. I just winged it and tried to make it so the draw cord wouldn’t slip back through the casing. Just used my sharp scissors and cut a few ovals that had 2 slots for the cord to slip through. I’ve now added leather pulls to my shop!
Well, I have a cluster of projects to share starting at the end of this week, too, just to warn you. I’m not quite sure how it all happened, but somehow I have four things to post on one day. Oops. I guess you can say I’m not the best at scheduling. But don’t worry, I’ll spare you from four posts and will spread it out over a few days. Exciting things though, I’m so excited to share them with you.
Thanks so much for hanging out here! I think I even have a giveaway planned!
Love pouches too, they satisfy the urge to create. so simple.
snails look so cute paired with bright blue.
One can never have enough zippy pouches! Great to have on hand for a gift too!
I just can’t get over that you get that leather through the little hole in the zippers!:)
Looking good! I need to make a bunch more of these. Such a great shape, Anna!
I bought a couple little leather scraps from a cute fabric shop in Savannah, not knowing what I would do with them but loved the shiny blue and they were so soft, this is a perfect idea! I LOVE your zipper pouches!
So great as usual. Reminds me how much I love this pattern! Thanks.
I’m going to be on the lookout now for scraps of leather, from any sources, especially something lightweight and soft. I keep seeing this used and I know I’d love that. Yours are fabulous! Look forward to your surprise posts. You always have something good going on. I just love your posts and your blog. Thanks!
I love the snails! Can’t wait for the Lotus line to be released…..
Love your pouches! You are the master.
I love the open wide pouch — it’s my favorite to give and to keep. I have a larger one for all my quilting tools and it makes accessing them so easy. these are adorable
Lovely!
Love the bags. Have to go on my to do list
I really love this pattern and always love all your fabric combos!
Perfection!
Great use for the leather!
I have to say that your blog is one of my favorites. I cannot tell you how many ideas I get from you. Made two of those duffle bags, one for each grandson (they are perfect for weapons says the 4 year old, but I noticed mama packed them for a sleepover here this week), a wallet for the 4 year old and numerous pouch bags that I have used as a personal addition for a graduation gift (check inside) I thank you.
Oh, and one more thing about the leather…don’t forget you can cut up those old purses for leather scraps, even wallets that have become overloved 🙂
Love those pretty pouches! I need to find a source for bulk zippers…
The fabric you used for these is sooo cute! It pairs perfectly with the denim. Did you just make up a patter or did you follow a store bought pattern for these.
Love these! Great fabric.
Beautiful! You should just make these…forever! So perfect! And I knew I was keeping my teeny tiny fabric scraps fora reason!
I meant teeny tiny leather scraps…that makes more sense!
these are great! love those bright zips. i don’t make enough zip pouches but i’m always happy with myself when i do. 🙂
Love your adorable pouches!! Super cute!! Love the pretty zippers and the leather pulls just add to it!:)
super cute!! Love these. 🙂
How do you do the side patterns following your pattern? These look wonderful with the denim on the sides. Is that denim from a bolt or from old jeans? Love your blog!
You seriously rock the pouches! I always love, love your versions of this great pattern:) These are no exception – what great fabric choices!!
LUV!
these are so happy and lovely! i can’t believe i’ve never made a zip pouch…it needs to be remedied. 🙂
Love it.
Love it.
Dying over these! No matter how many times I make pouches they are never as awesome as yours! Love the fabric pairings!
What interfacing do you recommend to get them to stand up well? I tried with SF101 on the exterior fabric but they’re still a little floppy. Do you do SF101 on exterior and lining or use a different weight? Thanks!
Hi Colleen,
Thanks for your comment. I do recommend SF101. It all depends on your fabric type though, a thin quilting cotton will be more floppy than a canvas even with the interfacing. You could definitely interface the lining. 🙂