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by toogie ( edited 15 Apr 2018 ) 14 Apr 2018

Hello Cuties! I found this pattern and thought I'd give it a try. Well, I made two and plan to make more. They sew up very quickly, something I needed.They can be used for various things. I think this would be a good bus gift, don't you?

The pattern is free at link below. Click on link, scroll down to down load the pattern from Craftsy.

Notes-*I used a really thick, clear vinyl on the orange and it WAS harder to turn right side out, but as you can see, I got it. Not easy on my hands or wrist, so I would recommend a med gauge, if you go buy some. I can't tell you the number gauge, because I'm using what I have bought before and its not marked. I know it wasn't the thinnest, nor was it the thick kind, like on the orange case.
* Also, I find it helps if you mark around the curve end, as that's where your opening will be. Stay stitch along the mark, where the opening is on both, the outer and lining piece, before you put it together. It helps it not stretch out of shape so much, when you have to put all that through turning right side out.
* CAUTION:Also, when you get it turned and give it a press DON'T do like me. I didn't notice my snap and set the iron on top before I knew it! I hurried up and took it off, but it had started to melt the snap! Did it on one of the green and this orange too!!! (the snap close to where my name is) Thank goodness it still snaps and unsnaps or the whole thing could have been ruined....I have a blue one cut out so I hope I don't do it again.
* Another thing I do differently. I don't cut my vinyl like they say. Instead, I cut one big piece 8 x12. I place my zipper in the center of the 12 inch, securing it with clips at outer edges.(see photo below) I then sew it along both edges of the tape lengths. Then I carefully cut the vinyl in two underneath the zipper. Once you get it slit, you can fold back the fabric away from the cut edge and trim if you need to make it a little straighter. Just don't cut to close and cut your zipper stitches!!! and if you do forget to slit, it's ok. A little harder once it's together but do-able...ask me how I know...

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1 links:[1] http://www.sewcanshe.com/blog/2016/6/21/the-peek-a-boo-pouch...
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Comments (18)

by brendalea 22 Apr 2018

Great job on the pouches. Great way to keep things together.
Thank you for sharing Happy Stitching =)

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by graceandham 15 Apr 2018

Love your voice of experience, "ask me how I know." This is what I call earned knowledge. I've earned a lot of knowledge in machine embroidery. The bags turned out really nice and some lucky someone will be sooo happy.

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by toogie 15 Apr 2018

Thanks Betsey, thank goodness it was okay and easy to fix.

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by gramsbear 15 Apr 2018

Thanx Toogie, I D/L many of their free patterns and love everyone I have sewn out!!! I just never think of sharing pictures!!! You do great & beautiful work!!! Hugs, Judy...

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by toogie 15 Apr 2018

Aw Judy, thank you , you're too kind. I like finding new patterns to try, at least once. If I like it, then I do more, like these-lol

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by pennyhal2 15 Apr 2018

What a fantastic project! I appreciate your instructions too. It helps me figure things out.

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by toogie edited 15 Apr 2018

I'm happy then to know it was useful to you. My notes are just how I did things but nothing is wrong with the info in the pattern. I just did it my way.
One reason I cut my clear vinyl 12 inches, I just had to lie my zipper on top and sew down each side of the zip, not worrying if I had each plastic edge even, since it was all one piece.

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by kingmar 15 Apr 2018

Great job. A perfect bus or almost any reason gift. Thanks for the link and your notes. Learning from the experience of others is always appreciated!
mk

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by toogie 15 Apr 2018

I am the same way. I love learning something new or easier way to do something. Thanks

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by katydid 15 Apr 2018

Every one would enjoy getting one of these. Great to slip your make-up in when traveling. Do you get your zippers from WAWAK.com ?

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by toogie 15 Apr 2018

Yes I do Kay they have always been good and a good price, as well.

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by lilylady 15 Apr 2018

Very useful item and gift. Thanks for sharing information.

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by toogie 15 Apr 2018

You're very welcome. Enjoy!

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by marianb 15 Apr 2018

I want to go to can your bus swing around to Sydney and pick me up..
Thanks for the great tutorial. I've started a Toogie File.

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by toogie 15 Apr 2018

lol- and you didn't even ask where this trip is going-lol

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by awesome1 15 Apr 2018

Great little pouch for lots of things! Toogie, could you just bind with bias tape instead of sewing and turning--might that be easier?

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by toogie 15 Apr 2018

It would be easier with this thick vinyl, although it would take another FQ to make the binding. I didn't have a problem turning the middle weight (sounds like a boxing match-lol) vinyl. I may need to wait until I can get more of that gauge.

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by sewdeb 14 Apr 2018

What a wonderful pouch! It will make a great gifts - I'd love to get it as a gift.

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by toogie 14 Apr 2018

Come on our trip and I'll see that you get one!😉

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by babash 14 Apr 2018

Toogie,
Did you have any trouble turning it right side out?
Also how thick was your plastic? (table cover weight)?
Seeing yours look so good I thought I would ask if you had any trouble and worked out a solution.

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by toogie 14 Apr 2018

It turns easily as she leaves a good size opening. I have wrist problems and still manage well. These green ones I made with a medium thickness, I'd say. I'm making some now with a thicker only because that's what I have on hand. I don't know the thickness gauge but I'll let you know if I have trouble. Plan on finishing when I get home.

by toogie 15 Apr 2018

babash, I made some notes above for you.

by babash 15 Apr 2018

I see the notes thanks for that. You are so good at sharing shows you had a good Mum.

by toogie 15 Apr 2018

I did, thank you. She's been gone about 12 years now, but I'll always remember a good mom.

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by stork 14 Apr 2018

What a useful item!!! Great pattern. Thank you for sharing.

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by toogie 14 Apr 2018

You're welcome. You should give it a try. Very easy

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by lbrow 14 Apr 2018

Really neat Toogie. Makes a nice gift.

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by toogie 14 Apr 2018

Thanks ms Lillian . It makes quick and doesn't take much fabric. Nice to see you!

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by dragonflyer 14 Apr 2018

These will be great as some of your bus gifts! Great job, Toogie...Hope you signed them~

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by toogie 14 Apr 2018

Look close but thanks for the reminder!

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by pennifold 14 Apr 2018

Great job on this Toogie, I love the items from Craftsy, I've got a lot of them. Love Chris

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by toogie 14 Apr 2018

I do too Chris, thanks

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by crafter2243 Moderator 14 Apr 2018

Very practical and definitely a good bus gift. You did a great job

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by toogie 14 Apr 2018

Thanks Angie. If they have something like this for travel already they can use it at home to store things in.

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by babash 14 Apr 2018

I love it I am sure it will be a hit on your Bus trip.
Thanks for the link.

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by toogie 14 Apr 2018

Thanks and you're welcome.

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by 02kar Moderator 14 Apr 2018

Oh yes! This is a great gift and well done to you.

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by toogie 14 Apr 2018

Best thing Karen you could make one with one fat quarter if you made lining and outer the same. If coordinating 2 FQ makes 2 !

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