Patchwork Zipper Pouch

FINISHED SIZE:  6” square

Measurements include 1/4” seam allowances. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated.

Cut the following:

From lining, cut:

-    2 - 6 1/2” square

From medium weight fusible batting, cut:

-     2 - 6 1/2” square

From fusible interfacing, cut:

-     2 - 6 1/2” square

Pouch body

1. Referring to photo, lay out 3 squares in 2 rows and sew together.

2.  Sew 6 1/2” x 2” linen on step 1 matching the long edges. Sew 6 1/2” x 4 1/2” mint print and 6 1/2” x 2” linen together for the pouch back.

3. Fuse the fusible batting on the wrong sides of pouch front and back. Quilt as desired.

4. With dark thread, sew ‘smiles’ word on the linen side.

5. Attach the 6” zipper.

6. When attaching the zipper, place the lining under the pouch front and back, wrong side inside.

7. Referring to the photo, sew all the way, leaving 3” gap on the lining for turning. Insert the leather strap on one side before sewing the pouch sides.

8. Through the hole, turn right side out and press in shape.

9. Attach 1 1/2” square red print by hand for additional detail.