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project: mini fabric donut pouch

Donut Pouch


Very often I do things backwards. For example, buying a supply and then figuring out why I need it or how I'll use it. Have you done that? I'm sure all creative folks do that. Something similar happened with today's project. I stitched up the donut first, then decided to come up with a project to use it for.

I really do enjoy the process of thinking this way, especially with embroidery, because it's great for using pieces that you've stitched just for fun, but want to find a purpose for. The difficulty is that you're limited to the size of the fabric that you're stitching is on. Fortunately for all of those little odd bits of embroidery, this mini pouch doesn't need much extra fabric around the design.

Donut Pouch

Here's what you'll need:

fabric for outside: about 6 x 11 inches
fabric for lining: about 6 x 11 inches
wool felt: about 3.5 x 4.25 inches
a piece of small-ish embroidery
velcro
embroidery floss
sewing machine

Pouch Template PDF

The donut I stitched is from my new Donut Shop pattern set, available in my Etsy shop and on Kitschy Digitals.

Donut Pouch
Donut Pouch

Using the template, cut out two pouch pieces from both the outside and lining fabrics. Cut out one flap piece from felt. Sew the loop side of a velcro piece to one of the outside pieces, positioning it as shown on the template.

Pin the velcro outside to a lining piece, right sides together. Pin the other outside and lining piece, right sides together, with the felt flab between the pieces. Sew across the top of both. You'll have side pieces that look like what you see above.

Donut Pouch

Pin these two sides right sides together matching outside to outside, and lining up the center seams as best as you can. Press and/or pin the seam toward the lining.

Donut Pouch

Sew around the pouch, leaving an opening in the lining side to turn it right side out.

It seems as though I like to challenge myself by making the opening just a bit smaller than it should be. Always. I'm glad my mom and grandma taught me to backstitch all my openings, so I don't pull the thing apart. Seriously...I must have some sort of condition that causes me to underestimate how much of an opening I need. But back to the making...

Donut Pouch

Turn the back right side out through the side, and stitch the opening closed. Stuff the lining into the bag.

Donut Pouch

Fold the flap over and find the correct position for the hook side of the velcro. You can alter how tight the flap will be by where you sew on the fastener. Once you know where you want it, sew it in place on the flap.

Donut Pouch

Cut out around the embroidery and stitch it onto the flap using embroidery floss and running stitch to finish it off.

Donut Pouch
Donut Pouch

With that you have a little pouch for holding cute little things. I don't recommend that real donuts go in here, but maybe you use it for your donut run cash! It's also just the right size for a few makeup necessities or for holding some little toys to keep little ones busy.

Donut Pouch
Donut Pouch

8 comments:

  1. Mollie, Your musings on buying supplies and then figuring out what to do with them is the story of my crafting life. I ended up with so many supplies I issued a challenge to myself to only craft with supplies I have on-hand for the next year. There are 10 months left in my challenge and so far so good! Here is the blog I started about that "problem": http://ifyouvegotitcraftit.blogspot.com/ I am also guilty of stitching things up and then not knowing what to do with the piece. On those wonderful occasions where I do find a project that fits the stitching I've previously done, I get such a thrill! Thanks for posting your creations. Some of my projects have come from things shared on your blog.

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  2. Anonymous8:37 AM

    Too bad it is not large enough to hold.. ermmm.... I don't know.. a doughnut? :-) hehe

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  3. It's my first time to your blog, I love it! Great tutorials! I'm an artist and crafter and the Artbiz Rx blogger. I just started this new blog and would love to feature other artists. If you're interested stop by my blog or email me.
    Nice to meet you!
    Naomi
    naominovella.blogspot.com Artbiz Rx
    naominovella@gmai.com

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  4. I buy things I don't have a real plan for all the time. It would be ok if I then actually came up with a plan more often :)

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  5. Mollie,

    I constantly buy supplies because they are on clearance or sale not because I have a craft project in mind. Then there are the times that there is something specific that I have to go shopping for for the supplies. Yes, I spend too much time in craft stores! Hardware stores are also dangerous places for my wallet!
    The pouch is great! You could add a couple of loops on the back and then the pouch could be threaded onto a belt, kind of like a fanny pack. What do you think?

    Maureen

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  6. so cute and lovely colour selection too

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  7. I love this little pouch!! So cute! The patterns make me squee so hard, of course I had to buy them!!! Please keep being so amazing Mollie!!! I love your creativity!

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  8. I often buy fabric just because I like it. I am also notorious for getting fabric for a planned project that I never end up making or I change my mind about making. I have a bunch of fabric waiting to be made into something . . . Don't tell my husband!

    I like your crafting approach. I should try to be more spontaneous. Hmm - maybe I shouldn't PLAN to be spontaneous! :)

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