JULIE BAG

MAKE YOUR OWN STYLE

Do you like to sew?

So much fabric, so little time! Or, sew much fabric, sew little time!
~Author Unknown

This is an easy and simple pouch for both begnners and advanced sewers.

The interesting thing about the design of this pouch is that it matches well with all different
kinds of fabric patterns; it is mainly this- the choice of fabric- that gives each pouch its own
unique feel.

The Kiddie Pouch is ideal

for use as a coin purse
12” WIDTH X 6” HEIGHT
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The Kiddie Pouch is a super easy pouch that is suitable for both beginners and advanced sewers, and is perfect for gift-
giving. The pouch uses little fabric and can be made in just an hour. The Kiddie Pouch is named for its small size and cute
potbelly design, and is loved, not only by children, but by adults as well. The zipper closing makes this pouch extremely
child-friendly, as no amount of swinging or throwing will allow the items to fall out of the pouch. The interesting thing
about the design of this pouch is that it matches well with all different kinds of fabric patterns; it is mainly this- the
choice of fabric- that gives each pouch its own unique feel. The Kiddie Pouch is ideal for use as a coin purse, but may be
used in other, more creative ways as well. Designer’s Review

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Cut out the Fabric
Draw the patterns directly onto the wrong side of a single layer of fabric. Cut out the exterior and lining. If
you would like to add an interfacing, draw and cut it out. Fuse the interfacing on the wrong side of the
exterior front and back pieces following the manufacturer’s guide.

EXTERIOR INTERIOR
(2) Front and Back Pieces (2) Lining Front and Back Pieces
(1) Loop Piece (Optional)
INTERFACING
(2) Front and Back Pieces

Make the Darts

Fold the exterior front piece triangle darts, pin and sew the darts, backstitching on both ends, see Picture 1.
Cut the dart seam. Repeat this process for the lining. For an optional strap, lay a ribbon vertically across
the center of the exterior back piece’s right side. Fold it in half to create a loop; pin and baste the ribbon,
see Picture 2.

Attach the Zipper

Zip the zipper and lay it on the exterior front with right sides together. You will be able to see the wrong
side of the zipper, see Picture 3. Measure the length of the zipper coil and tape only on one side. If the
excess length is over ½”, cut off any excess tape. Pin the zipper and panel in place. Stitch the panel and
zipper using a zipper foot, sewing close to the tape edge. Backstitch to secure.

Place the lining piece onto the zipper and exterior with right sides together. The zipper will now be
between the exterior and lining. Pin and sew the zipper close to the coils. Backstitch on both ends, see
Picture 4.

Picture 2
Picture 1

Picture 3 Picture 4

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After sewing the lining to the zipper, flip the lining towards the exterior with wrong sides together and
press. Topstitch the exterior close to the coils, see Picture 5. Sew the exterior back piece and lining back
piece onto the zipper in the same manner, see Pictures 6-7. The result should look like Picture 8.

Picture 5 Picture 6

Picture 7 Picture 8

Sew the Exterior and Lining

Place the exterior front and back pieces with right sides together. Also place the lining front and back
pieces with right sides together. To make it easier to turn the pouch right side out, leave the zipper open
when sewing around the bag. Pin and sew along the exterior and lining seam, backstitching several times
over the zipper and leaving a small gap for turning, see Picture 9. Clip the curved corner seams, see Picture
10. The zipper coil should be towards the lining.

Opening

Picture 9 Picture 10

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Assemble the Exterior and Lining
Trim the corner seam, see Picture 11. Turn the pouch right side out and fold the opening seam allowance
inside. Pin and stitch the lining opening, see Picture 12. Tuck the lining into the exterior. If necessary, push
out the corners with a turning tool or capped pen.

Picture 11 Picture 12

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THE KIDDIE POUCH
Front/Back
Exterior: Cut 2
Lining: Cut 2
Interfacing: Cut 2

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** When printing this pattern, please
print it without any margins at actual size.

** After printing the pattern and taping the

pieces together, please follow the reference
the provided size guide (3" or 5").

** Patterns marked as A4 are for users who

utilize the A4 standard paper size.

** If you experience that certain parts of the

pattern are not printing, you should be able to
ignore those near the edge/border. These are
usually just guides & signs.