A step by step tutorial to assist in the making of the Jelly & Cake box pouch project – the pattern is available for sale here.
For those of you who do better visually when making, follow this along with the instructions in your pattern for a perfect finish.
Complete all embroidery as per the iron on transfer, design sheet and instructions. Press well and trim each design to measure 2 1/2” square.
Layout the 40 squares until you are happy with the balance as per the diagram below. Join squares in pairs, then fours, to make your rows. Press seam allowances in each row in opposite directions.
For the outer two rows in each panel ensure seam allowance is pressed inwards. towards the centre gap.
Fuse to foam (or spray baste to sewin foam) and trim to size. Quilt through the batting – I just ditched but you can do as little or as much as you like.
Lay one complete outer panel right side up on flat surface.
Position zipper right side down on top with top raw edges even. . Ensure your stitchery designs are in the correct direction- the zipper is at the top of your designs for each side.
Place lining piece right side down on top. Pin or klip along edge ensuring all raw edges are even.
Mark ½” from each end of panel.
Using a zipper foot, stitch as close as possible to zipper teeth beginning at the ½” mark and ending at the other end ½” mark, backtacking to secure.
Place panel on right side of zipper and stitch along top edge. Use a zipper foot if required. Repeat for other panel and other side of zipper. Ensure you have your panels both facing upwards towards the zipper – ( do as I say not as I did! – the top panel in this pic is around the wrong way- it should be upside down)
Press open all layers well. Edgestitch along edge of zip.
Repeat this process with the other outer panel and lining piece on the other side of the zip.
Trim out the inner rectangles from the lining pieces.Fold so that the two outer panels are right sides together and the two lining pieces. Stitch cross the bottom straight edge of each. Leave a 4” opening in the lining seam.
Fold so that the two outer panels are right sides together and the two lining pieces. Stitch cross the bottom straight edge of each. Leave a 4” opening in the lining seam.
Press the seams open and fold so that the two bottom seams are central sitting on top of the zipper. Match all seams and pin.
Fold the corners of the lining towards the centre and pin out of the way.
Make sure the zipper pull is inside the edges of your pouch if it is longer. Move it to the centre.
Stitch across the short end through all layers using a 3/8” seam allowance. You will be stitching over the zip.
Flip the pouch over, unpin the lining pieces and repeat this using a ¼” seam allowance. You will again be stitching over the zip ends. Trim the ends of the zippers to the edge of the pouch.
Handle: fold handle strip in half wrong sides together. Press. Open and fold each edge to the centre fold, then fold in half again. Press. Edgestitch down each side.
You now have four open corners. Turn each one so that the seam is central and the edge is straight.
Pass the handle through the middle of one end of the outer pouch through these openings. Have the raw edges even on each side.
Stitch across the two straight short edges securing the handle in place.
You now have four open corners. Turn each one so that the seam is central and the edge is straight.
Pass the handle through the middle of one end of the outer pouch through these openings. Have the raw edges even on each side.
Stitch across the two straight short edges securing the handle in place.
Fold the other 6 corners (two outer pouch, 4 lining) in the same manner (minus the handle).
Turn your bag through to the right side through the opening in the lining.
Slip stitch the opening closed. Push the lining to the inside of your pouch smoothly and give your pouch a good final press.
