Today I have a fun and pretty sewing project that would make a lovely gift—although, I want to keep mine because I am going to use it as a jewelry holder. Another great idea: make a dozen or so and use them as party favors at a bridal or baby shower!
How will you be using yours? (Please share in the comments below!)
For this project you will need two 12″ squares of cotton fabric and some ribbon or elastic cording + 2 small beads (optional).
This is a photo tutorial. Simply click on the first image below to begin and then click on the enlarged image when you are ready to move to the next slide. The written instructions are in the caption field; but, I bet you can sew this just from the photos. Let me know what you think and be sure to share your project photos on Instagram with the #sewspire tag.
Precut two 12″ cotton fabric squares.
Place your two 12″ squares right sides together.
Stitch all the way around three sides of the square using a 3/8″ seam allowance.
Stitched view.
Reverse view.
Flip your square right side out.
Fold your open edges inward approximately 3/8″ and press.
Press your square.
Top stitch all the way around the square.
Top Stitched View.
Topstitched view.
Divide your square evenly into fourths and fold each corner inward until the edges are approximately 1″ from the center divide.
Stitch a half inch gusset / channel down each of the folded sides.
Trim up your threads.
Reverse side view (before pressing).
Press your little petals open.
Use a large safety pin to thread your ribbon through each channel.
Gather the fabric evenly around the ribbon.
Cinch your pouch closed and fashion your ribbon into a bow.
Ta da! One pretty little pouch.
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2 responses to “Inspired Project #5: Drawstring Petal Pouch”
Paula
This is a really pretty little drawstring bag. I’ll definitely have to make one of these! Thank you Andrea! Miss your videos 🙂 but these written tutorials are very easy to follow. Will you be doing them like this from now on?
SewSpire
Hello Paula! I am going to be doing a mix of the photo, video and one other format (yet to be discovered, lol) in an effort to appeal to the widest audience and the almighty search engine.
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2 responses to “Inspired Project #5: Drawstring Petal Pouch”
This is a really pretty little drawstring bag. I’ll definitely have to make one of these! Thank you Andrea! Miss your videos 🙂 but these written tutorials are very easy to follow. Will you be doing them like this from now on?
Hello Paula! I am going to be doing a mix of the photo, video and one other format (yet to be discovered, lol) in an effort to appeal to the widest audience and the almighty search engine.
Have a great day!
Andrea