The Essential Zip Pouch, 2 different designs and sizes

Introducing new pattern to my new Etsy Shop, Indigo Stitch Co.  

This is a really  fun and easy to sew, functional multipurpose zip pouches sewing pattern, suitable to all level of sewing.  You can use the big zip pouches as daily clutch, cosmetic, toiletry, travel pouches while the mini zip pouch is perfect for holding long make-up brushes, lip-liners, eye-liners and more! Easily contain little odds and ends for travel or for quick access inside a larger bag.

Create your own zip puller will surely add more character to your work (a bonus zip puller tip will be provided too).  This sewing pattern is perfect to fully utilise your scrap fabrics.

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Dimension

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BIG POUCH - 9.5" (top) x 7.5" (bottom) x 4.5” (H)

SMALL POUCH - 8" (top) x 7" (bottom) x 3" (H)

Check this pattern out from my Etsy Shop by clicking any of the photo here ^v^

Belle Moi (Beautiful me) Appliqued piggy pouch.

Belle Moi in French simply means beautiful me. 

I have been looking for the simplest word to express one self.  We are all beautiful creature of God.  Agree ?

This pouch was started from an exciting heart of little piggy, dressing up nicely, waiting for good thing to come.  You know, if you feel happy every day, you will be surprised good things actually come towards you, and you can’t stop it.

After making this appliqué, I tried to look for the simplest way to express little piggy’s feeling.  Yes !  Beautiful me !  It’s so simple and yet so powerful.  It can simply motivate you to be more confident and happier.  That’s it !  Am sewing it up ! 

Voila!!  It’s magic, looking at how this wonderful embroidery feels my heart now.  I am so happy for the result. 

If you are interested to purchase this pattern, please feel free to email me at 
StoryQuilter@gmail.com

or visit my Etsy shop at the link below. 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/storyquilt

 Remember, good things will come your way.  Stay happy, stay beautiful, always …. Cheers !

Starting my new projects

Recalling what projects I've made last year, I found that I have totally no time to do anything at all because throughout last year, I was like working full time as a mover.  Moving from Shanghai back to Malaysia in March, then moving from my old home to new condominium in Kuala Lumpur .. etc.  I am now expert in packing and unpacking things already.  

Finally I am now back to my new studio, working on my new projects, the feeling was just so great !!  Here are my elegant cosmetic / traveling pouches, aren't they lovely to carry along ?  Hope you will like all my works  ( ^v^ )

Feel free to visit my Etsy shop any time. ^v^

http://www.etsy.com/shop/StoryQuilt?ref=ss_profile

Next week will be Chinese New Year already, I would like to wish all of you Happy Chinese New Year too.   \ (^v^) /

  

Busy morning at the farm purse

Mother hen : " Master said early birds get the best deal, hurry, don't be late for our breakfast".

This pouch is based on this idea, I really love to see chicken running around at the farm, always searching for something to eat, they are so cute !!  When seeing this picture is stitched to my handmade pouch, I just can't express my happy feeling to see the result.

Front of this pouch. 

 I decided to try something new for this bag, a 3 D effect window.  The result is absolutely more lifely compared to normal applique window, that is for sure.

Also for the zipper head (I was lucky that I collected a lot of zipper head each time I visit Japan).  The clock really makes the whole scene more meaningful. 

The back of this pouch is purple checked Japanese sakizome fabrics (gingham).  This fabric is one of my favourites too.  Adding a simple touch at the back of the pouch makes the whole thing more colorful instead of plain fabric, also make this pouch more unique compared to other pouches.

Usage : 

traveling pouch , cosmetic, as a purse, pencil case as a gift, or any usage you can think of.   The pouch is big enough to

The pouch is also available for sell on my Etsy.  Please drop by anytime. More things will be coming up for sell very soon.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/StoryQuilt?ref=pr_shop

Join my facebook page too  :

http://www.etsy.com/shop/StoryQuilt?ref=pr_shop



My latest collections (March), Shabby Chic Rose Elegant Pouches

My latest collections were out in Etsy yesterday.  But before that, 2 my the lovely pouches were already sold out.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/StoryQuilt

These fabrics are my long time collections.  It is just so hard to find shabby chic rose fabrics over here. 

Sold out !  Cheerful light blue. 

Sold out !  Elegant light purple

Available for sell in etsy : http://www.etsy.com/listing/70295835/shabby-chic-quilted-peach-color-rose, Elegant light peach.

Available for sell : http://www.etsy.com/listing/70294674/shabby-chic-quilted-mint-green-rose?ref=v1_other_2,  elegant mint green.

All the pouches have their very own inner fabrics to let them look bright all the time.   You will surely love my choices.

Here is my full collections.

Remember to join me at my facebook page here

** http://www.facebook.com/pages/Story-Quilt/196951823656668  **



Sunbonnet sue multipurpose pouch

I brought this project back to my home town and thinking that I was able to complete it on time. I was wrong, I just got to complete it today <*shame but I have a good reason for slowing down, again, my neck problems. I have been working very hard to complete my projects and some orders this two years, it is actually not good for my health. Long hours looking down stitching the projects has cause injury to my neck. I started to feel dizziness and my hands and legs feel like electrified when i look up. I was very worry and immediately sick help at one of the hospitals in Shanghai. After the X-ray, I totally understand the big problem at my neck. Currently I am going through few sessions of therapy to adjust the neck bones and muscles back. I feel blessed because I detected this problem earlier because problem like this could end up very serious injury if not treated properly. So for those craft addicts like me, please make sure you do stretching and relax every 30 minutes, avoid long posture.

23/2/09


Slowly, I tried to stitch the pieces for the background and applique of Sunbonnet Sue. Next, the basting took place followed by the quilting. Then stitch the two sides together to make it an oval shape.


4/3/09



About to complete soon. It has been raining for almost 4 days in Shanghai, so cold.....

I need to stitch the bottom of my pouch. It is important to adjust the bottom to fit nicely to body of the pouch, so use any many needles to pin it as you can.

Everybody can make a bag, the only difference is the how a person take good care of every single detail. When 'shaping' the bag, pinning up every pieces carefully is important or your bag will look clumsy.

oops, it's almost 11pm, got to sleep now.


8/3/09

I didn't touch the pouch for the past few days. Today, I managed to bias straped the bottom and the top only. I need to avoid looking down until my neck problem recovers.



12/3/09
Finally, I finished this one already !!! YEAH !!!!! Though a bit slow, I am still very happy to see the result. Oh, I found that the back is too plain, so i added something myself :p




Back view


inner view


Now i can relax and eat already.