Sew: Monogrammed polka dot pouches
A custom order for a young girl’s birthday party favors.
Each pouch is lined in navy blue to match the monogram:
One for each of her girly friends.
Here’s how I made the pouches:
1. Cut fabrics:
1 – exterior polka dots 10″ x 14″
1 – fusible med. weight interfacing 10″ x 14″
2 – lining 10″ x 7″
1 – 9″ zipper
ribbon for zipper pull
scrap lining pieces for monogram
2. Iron fusible interfacing to wrong side of fabric.
Pin letter in place.
(For a complete tutorial on how-to make the letters click here.)
3. Zig zag stitch around letter:
4. Next sew in the zipper between the lining and exterior on both ends.
The whole process can be seen in my post here.
Then sew up the side seams, miter the corners and turn right side out:
5. Press lining raw edge in 1/2″ and top stitch closed.
6. Push lining down into pouch and press all smooth.
Finally add ribbon to zipper pull, be sure to fray chek the cut ends:
Ready for giving, they make the perfect party favor:
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Oh, that would be a fabulous party favor – too cute!
Those are so cute!
These pouches are FABULOUS!!!! The steps by steps are great! You did a fantastic job with this tutorial!!
I truly hope you'll share this over at The DIY Dreamer!
http://thediydreamer.blogspot.com/2012/03/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-7.html
These are adorable. I don't think I have the skills to pull it together, but I'm impressed.
Absolutely love them! So cute and vibrant! My granddaughter is turning 14 soon and this would make a great gift for her!
Love the fabric and the monogram font on this version of your pouches! We are breathing easier with all the birthdays in the rear view mirror now–hope you are getting some of your time back soon too 🙂
These are fabulous and I'd love to be one of those lucky gals receiving one! I love the mix of pink and navy blue. I really need to learn how to use my sewing machine!
Beautiful!!!