Mini Shades Pouch Sewing Pattern

This is an easy to follow sewing pattern designed to step you through creating a beautifully pieced pouch (which looks far more complicated than it really is!). The outer front panel is constructed with a series of beautifully curved pieces, allowing you to play around with a collection of coordinating (or contrasting!) fabrics.

OR! Why not make a plain front pouch using the outer back pattern piece for an even easier (and faster!) sew! This pattern makes up beautifully and will quickly become your go-to for last minute gift ideas!

The Mini Shades Pouch features a simple magnetic closure, a detachable cross body strap (using super-cute ¾” (20mm) hardware!)

Difficulty: Basic / Intermediate

Designer: Lisa Ratford / Andrie Designs

Size:
Width – 6” (15cm), Height – 8” (20cm), Depth – 1” (2.5cm)

Requirements:
– Outer Front Pieces A-F (i.e. quilting cotton; see breakdown below) – total of 20” x 12” (51cm x 30cm)
– Outer Back (i.e. quilting cotton) – 8” x 10” (20cm x 25cm)
– Outer Gusset, Strap & Strap Connectors (i.e. quilting cotton) – 1/4yd (23cm)
– Zipper Pocket & Lining (i.e. quilting cotton) – 3/8yd (35cm)
– Fusible Fleece (i.e. Pellon Thermolam 971F, Vilene H640) – 22” x 12” (56cm x 30cm)
– Medium Weight Fusible Interfacing (i.e. Pellon Shapeflex SF101, Legacy Shapeflex L-SF101) – 1/2yd (46cm), based on a 40” (100cm) width
– Firm Fusible Stabilizer (i.e. Pellon’s Peltex #71F, Legacy #71F) – 1½” x 3” (4cm x 8cm)
– 1 Magnetic Snap – 18mm size
– 2 D-Rings, 2 Swivel Hooks, 1 Slider – ¾” (20mm) size
– 1 Coordinating Dress Zipper – 5” (13cm) long
– Coordinating thread, scissors and general sewing supplies including fabric glue/tape.

Fabric Required for Outer Front Pieces A-F (width x height):

• A – 4” x 8” (10cm x 20cm)
• B – 5” x 9” (13cm x 23cm)
• C – 5” x 10” (13cm x 25cm)
• D – 5” x 10” (13cm x 25cm)
• E – 5” x 10” (13cm x 25cm)
• F – 4” x 10” (10cm x 25cm)