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Blog2/september2010/StyleStitches.pdf. Little boxy pouch tutorial « three bears. My latest favourite thing to make, little boxy pouches.

Little boxy pouch tutorial « three bears

It took me almost an entire morning, lots of paper and sellotape and countless cups of tea to figure this out. I’m here to save you the bother. This little bag is 4.5 inches long, 3 inches high and 2 inches deep, just right for a lipstick and a compact (or better still, lots of sweets). 1. Choose your fabric. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Wristlet. Sometimes you want to travel light – with just the essentials at hand.

Wristlet

For this, you need: the wristlet. A tiny, tidy tote that hangs from your wrist. It's just 5" x 7", but holds all the necessities with room to spare. Zip up your spending cash, a couple o' credit cards, maybe a bit of makeup and a comb. Ours has a detachable strap, so you can unclip it, and drop it into a bigger bag, like a handy wallet. This is a perfect project to use up bits and pieces. Fabric scraps to work with the cutting dimensions shown below½ yard medium-weight fusible interfacing¼ yard light-weight fusible interfacing7" zipper¾" D ring¾" swivel clipAll purpose threadSee-through rulerFabric pencilScissors or rotary cutter and matIron and ironing boardStraight pins Based on the diagram above, cut all the pieces listed below.

For the bag: A -- strap: 14" x 3" B -- strap tab: 3" x 3" C -- top front accent square: 2½" x 2½" D -- top front rectangle: 6½" x 2½" E -- bottom front: 8" x 4" F -- back: 8" x 6" For the lining: Sewing Patterns and Travel Bags Women Love by StudioCherie. Elizabeth’s Fabric Focus ~ Simple Party Clutch.

Our Simple Party Clutch brings us to the end of a very full & fantastic year of Elizabeth’s Fabric Focus.

Elizabeth’s Fabric Focus ~ Simple Party Clutch

Each month we looked forward to Elizabeth’s pretty, innovative and approachable designs. Each month, without fail, Elizabeth delivered a project we wanted to make right away! Elizabeth’s Oh, Fransson! Blog will undoubtedly be full of fun surprises, inspiring patterns, beautiful design and so much more in 2010. We’re also hoping she’ll still stop by from time to time to share her talents with us. Just to refresh your memory and to add to your “must make” list for 2010, take another look at Elizabeth’s Fabric Focus projects through the year.

January ~ Sawtooth Stars February ~ Ponytail Scarves March ~ Pincushion Organizer April ~ April Bags May ~ Laptop Sleeve June ~ Stack & Nest Quilted Blocks July ~ Advent Calendar August ~ Yo-Yos September ~ Charm Squares Baby Quilt October ~ Quick-Piece Tiny Squares November ~ Laminated Fabric Recipe Cards & Recipe Folder.