Splendid Notions Pouch

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Splendid Notions Pouch This roomy pouch is perfect to keep your sewing notions and small sewing projects at hand. It is large enough to stow a 4 embroidery hoop for hand embroidery projects.

1 Splendid Notions Pouch This roomy pouch is perfect to keep your sewing notions and small sewing projects at hand. It is large enough to stow a 4 embroidery hoop for hand embroidery projects. An inside pocket holds notions and scissors. A 6 1/2 quilt block is the focal point. Use an orphan block or make a special sewing themed block for your pouch. You can find the Stitching Fashion block at TheSplendidSampler.com during In 2017 you can find Stitching Fashion in the book The Splendid Sampler by Martingale Press. Finished Size 9 1/2 wide at top x 9 1/2 high Supplies ~ Matching Thread ~ Sewing Machine zipper foot ~ 2-6 1/2 quilt blocks ~ 1/3 yard background fabric ~ 1/3 yard Print Fabric ~ 1/3 yard Fusible Fleece ~ 1/3 yard light weight interfacing - I used Pellon SF101 ~ 12" coil Zipper Cut ~ From the fabric: 2-1 1/4" x 10 1/2", 4-2 1/2" x 6 1/2" ~Print Fabric 2-4 1/2 x 10 1/2" Bottom of bag /2" x 11 1/4" Lining 2-3" x 1" Zipper Tab /2 x 10 1/2 Lining Pocket ~Fusible Fleece /2" x 11 1/4" ~Light Weight Interfacing /2" x 11 1/4"

Splendid Notions Pouch Step 1 ~ Prepare the

block 2 1/2 x 6 1/2 2 1/2 x 6 1/2 4 1/2 x 10 1/2

Stitch the 2 1/2" x 6 1/2" rectangles to both

Stitch the 1 1/4 x 10 1/2" rectangle to the top

Stitch the 4 1/2 x 10 1/2" print fabric to the

Fuse the Fleece to the back of the panel following

and needle approximately 1/16 from each motif with

2 Splendid Notions Pouch Step 1 ~ Prepare the Outside Pouch & Lining panels 1 1/4 x 10 1/2 6 1/2 block 2 1/2 x 6 1/2 2 1/2 x 6 1/2 4 1/2 x 10 1/2 Print Fabric 1. Stitch the 2 1/2" x 6 1/2" rectangles to both sides of the 6 1/2 block with a 1/4 seam allowance. Stitch the 1 1/4 x 10 1/2" rectangle to the top with a 1/4 seam allowance. Stitch the 4 1/2 x 10 1/2" print fabric to the bottom with a 1/4 seam allowance. 2. Fuse the Fleece to the back of the panel following manufacturer directions. 3. Quilt the block as desired. I stitched an echo stitch around the dress, spool and needle approximately 1/16 from each motif with matching thread. 4. Fuse the light weight interfacing to the wrong side of the lining panels following manufacturer directions Charise Randell - ChariseCreates.blogspot.com Page 2

Stitch the long edge with a 1/4 seam allowance. Press

Place the pocket 2 1/2 from the top edge of a lining panel.

Stitch a vertical line in the center of the pocket back tacking at ends. 7.

3 Step 2 ~ Create the lining pocket 5. Fold the 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 square right sides together, matching the raw edges. Stitch the long edge with a 1/4 seam allowance. Press seam open. Turn right side out. Press. Fold 2 1/2 Raw Edge Baste Step 3 ~ Attach the Zipper Baste 6. Place the pocket 2 1/2 from the top edge of a lining panel. Baste along the vertical sides 1/4 from the raw edge. Edgestitch the bottom. Stitch a vertical line in the center of the pocket back tacking at ends. 7. Measure the zipper and trim to 10 1/2 including the zipper tape. 8. Fold under the short ends ¼ towards the wrong side. Press. Press in half with the wrong sides together. 9. Butt the end of the zipper to the fold on the tab. Pin in place. Stitch the folded edge with an edgestitch Charise Randell - ChariseCreates.blogspot.com Page 3

Step 3 ~ Attach the Zipper, Continued 10. Place zipper face down on the right side of the Pouch Panel at the top edge.

Attach the zipper foot to your sewing machine.

Place the lining right sides with the right side of the Pouch Panel.

With the Pouch Panel, wrong side, facing you, stitch 1/4 from the raw edge, follow the stitching that attaches the zipper to the Pouch

4 Step 3 ~ Attach the Zipper, Continued 10. Place zipper face down on the right side of the Pouch Panel at the top edge. Place the long edge of the zipper tape matching the top edge of the Pouch Panel and Pin in place. Pouch Panel 11. Attach the zipper foot to your sewing machine. Stitch 1/4 away from the raw edge, starting and stopping 3/8 from the side edge, back tacking at ends. 3/8 3/8 12. Place the lining right sides with the right side of the Pouch Panel. The zipper will be sandwiched in between the Pouch Panel and the Lining. Pin the lining in place along top edge. With the Pouch Panel, wrong side, facing you, stitch 1/4 from the raw edge, follow the stitching that attaches the zipper to the Pouch Panel. Match raw edges Lining Wrong side 13. Turn the lining over the zipper. The wrong side of the Pouch Panel will be facing the wrong side of the Lining. Press both panels away from the zipper. Top stitch along the top edge, ¼ away from the top edge, stopping and starting 3/8 from side edge, back tacking at ends. 3/8 3/ Charise Randell - ChariseCreates.blogspot.com Page 4

14. Separate the lining from the Pouch Panels. Place the Pouch Panels right sides, together matching the top seams and raw edges. The zipper should be facing towards the lining panel.

Stitch the perimeter of the pouch, 3/8 from edge starting at the top folded edge of the zipper end. Press seam open. Zipper Tab Lining Pouch Panel Pouch panel 15.

Stitch around the perimeter, starting just below the zipper coils, stitch 3/8 from edge, leaving a 4 opening at the bottom for turning. Lining 4 opening for turning 1 1/2 16.

5 14. Separate the lining from the Pouch Panels. Place the Pouch Panels right sides, together matching the top seams and raw edges. The zipper should be facing towards the lining panel. Fold the lining out of the way toward the center of the panel and pin. MAKE SURE THE ZIPPER IS OPEN so you can turn right side out at the end. Stitch the perimeter of the pouch, 3/8 from edge starting at the top folded edge of the zipper end. Press seam open. Zipper Tab Lining Pouch Panel Pouch panel 15. Unpin the lining panels at each end of the zipper. Place the lining right sides together, matching raw edges. Pin around the perimeter. Stitch around the perimeter, starting just below the zipper coils, stitch 3/8 from edge, leaving a 4 opening at the bottom for turning. Lining 4 opening for turning 1 1/2 16. Create the bottom corners by placing the pouch corners right sides together matching the seams. Press the seams open. Mark 1 1/2" up from the corner perpendicular to the seam line. Stitch on the marking. Trim 1/4" beyond the stitching. Repeat for the other side of the pouch and both lining corners. 17. Turn right side out and press. Slip stitch or machine edge stitch the opening in the lining closed. You have completed your Splendid Notions Pouch. Enjoy! 2016 Charise Randell - ChariseCreates.blogspot.com Page 5

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