I made the medium size Noodlehead Open Wide Pouches for Christmas gifts to give at work. I was pleased with how they turned out and how well they were received. I put some candy, lip gloss and lotion so they weren't empty and so that the recipients would get the idea that they might be able to use them as makeup bags.
I am not sure about all of the fabrics but the orange florals and matching fabric are from Denise Schmidts DS Quilts line at Joanns, the green/blue, yellow black, red/black and royal blue are mostly from my local fabric store, the pink/orange fabrics are Joel Dewberry, purple squirrels are Tula Pink and I have no idea where the teal/aqua/red came from - Joann's maybe?
I am not always pleased with how my projects turn out but I am very happy with these pouches.
This is the link to Anna's free tutorial! And you can find the instructions for all of the different sizes here!
Nice job! Generous gifts.
ReplyDeleteHow did you finish so many? I have used this pattern twice and struggle with the zipper part.... any advice?
ReplyDeleteThey take me about 40 minutes each. I bast the zipper to the outer piece first. Then I sew the lining to the basted zipper/front piece. Otherwise it is to hard to do for me. I have probably made close to 25 of these over the last few years. It gets easier every time you do it.
DeleteI also have struggled with the zipper part. For me it is getting the end tab (?) to look decent. Mine looked like a 3 yo sewed it! And it took me waaaay longer than 40 minutes to make one. I quilted fabric to muslin first, to use as my exterior, but still. I can imagine that doing them assembly line style might be faster though... Great job!
DeleteThey all look gorgeous - what lovely Christmas presents :)
ReplyDeleteThey all turned out beautiful! A wonderful gift!
ReplyDeleteI love this project as a gift. I made a bunch as end of year teacher gifts for last school year. They were simple, but there are so many ways to add variety with this pattern. Bravo! And I noticed those adorable purple squirrels. That one is my favorite! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh I love seeing all of these lined up together! Doesn't it make you feel productive? :) They look great! So colorful and nicely done. I love making zip pouches but have not tried this pattern. I am sure your friends loved them.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful - what wonderful gifts for your work colleagues to receive.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous and thoughtful gifts! You have a lucky group of ladies where you work. These pouches are each beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow! Very thoughtful gifts! I love this pattern.
ReplyDeleteI have never made a wide open pouch, but have wanted to for so long! I need this on my list! Yours are gorgeous and they make such fabulous gifts!
ReplyDeleteI use this pattern too and love it but have NEVER tried to make ten of them! Wow! Job well done,I bet they loved and appreciated them.
ReplyDeleteI use this pattern too and love it but have NEVER tried to make ten of them! Wow! Job well done,I bet they loved and appreciated them.
ReplyDeleteI love these! I made 12 teeny tiny pouches and gave them away with candy or mini hand sanitizers. My friends loved getting something handmade!
ReplyDeleteJust a bag is a great gift, but adding extras makes it very impressive. Your co-workers are very lucky! I really like all the colors.
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