Trixie Zipper Pouch

If you are looking for a fast and cute gift, this is it! It is such a great looking pouch that I want to make more! You can find the pattern here, Sewing Illustrated

The 2 things that take the longest are quilting the fabric (not long at all) and picking out the fabrics!

It was fun to add one of my own tags and a cute little charm that I bought from The Cherry Chick

The raw edges on the inside have a nice finish detail that I really like.

Once you turn the bag it looks good and fits it there nice and snug.

The one thing I did differently than the pattern was to hand sew the binding on before I put in the zipper. I felt like it gave me a better finish than sewing it down along with sewing the zipper!

Sorry this is blurry but because I hand sewed it down first I was able to nicely sew along the edge while installing the zipper, without worrying about missing the edge. This will make sense if you choose to make one!.

So of course I had to make another and I followed the directions almost exactly. I think I like my way better!

Make sure you use a foam stabilizer! I think that is key to the nice shape. I used Soft & Stable because that is what I had on hand. As you can see it stands up perfectly. Also use the larger size zipper (16") or you will not be able to sew it in very easily.....I know this first hand!

I also changed the size of the crosshatching. Mine are 1/2" apart made with my walking foot and I think it looks appropriate to the size of the pouch.

I really like how nice and wide it opens.

The little charms are the strawberry on top!

I received this for my birthday and I think it is terrific! A Nancy Drew Tote bag!

The tag is also adorable and very creative!

I am always amazed with the things people come up with!

Kelly