It's been a while, but in making a gift for a friend this week, I revisited a pattern I'd made six times before - the Pop Open Pouch by Aneela Hoey. At 10" x 5"x 5", it's a very handy size, and it has a few really unique construction techniques that always give a great result. My favorite is how the bottom edges are aligned and sewn during construction. That detail makes for a beautifully snug lining once the bag is complete, which I really like.
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For the interior I used one of my very favorites ever - Metro Living Circles by Robert Kaufman. The lime was a perfect companion for the exterior, don't you think?
One of the fun details Aneela includes is suggesting leather for the zipper tab. I used just a little glue on the tabs ends to secure its placement before I machine-stitched it. The leather is actually quite easy to sew through.... just go a little slow.
Looks great! I love Aneela’s patterns.
ReplyDeleteI know! They're so good. Thanks so much!
DeleteA tidy lining is a huge plus in my book, and the two fabrics you chose pair perfectly!
ReplyDeleteSo fun! And it is a handy size too.
ReplyDeleteI have no doubt she will love it. Those fabrics are so good! I had some Metro Living Circles fabric in yellow/gold (I think?) that I loved, but the green is even better! I need to add this pouch to my pattern stash, I think.
ReplyDeleteIt's really charming! You always come up with the best gifts to make for friends.
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