I’ve been itching to try out the laminated cottons coming out, so the other day I pulled the zipped box pouch tutorial from Indie House and combined it with the tips on laminated cotton from Kathy of Pink Chalk Studio.
I had it in my brain from doing other pouches that the seams would be concealed, so I struggled at first with the directions. I’ll admit it, I don’t like exposed seams, but this little number is super easy that way! Thanks Indie House.
I’m sure Grandma Goobin is waiting for her new ciggie pouch for her birthday. I’ll have to add a latch with strap for her walker.
I have a few tips myself for laminated cotton.
I folded over for the 1/2 inch seam and finger pressed it before pinning the sides to the zipper. Yes, this leaves holes in the laminated cotton, but pinning where the stitches would land covers the pin holes. I adjusting my stitch length to a 3 1/2 and found using the walking foot really helped. It wasn’t possible to put the laminate on the bottom in this step, but when I could I found the layers moved easier.
Pink the under seam to create a smooth finish.
In Step Five Indie House presses the fabric tube you have created and centers the bottom seam on the zipper. If the interior is regular cotton fabric then you can press the seam to the side and not worry about the laminated cotton, you have a built in press cloth.
Since it seems my entire family was born between June and August, I’m certain I’ll be messing with some different sizes and adding a small strap to the side.
Happy Wednesday and off for a run! I’m such a healthy procrastinator.
Adrienne says
Thanks for that! I’ve been looking at making just that kind of thing, and you’ve answered some of my questions. I’m still half determined to find a way to do it with no seams showing but I don’t know if my sewing skills are up to that.
Tricia Anne says
Oh gosh, I keep seeing laminated cotton. I just love it!! :o) Your little bags are so cute. Great job. :o)
Sincerely ~ Tricia
Lindsey says
These are great looking. I have two questions: 1. Are they the same size as the Indie House tutorial? 2. Did you use interfacing or did the laminated cotton give it enough body? Thanks for answering my questions. I can’t wait to try these myself.
Sew Katie Did says
Same size, but I’d go larger next time.
Used heavy weight interfacing on one (too heavy) and heavy canvas on the other… I’d go with canvas.
Lindsey says
Thanks!
Katy says
ohohohohoh – love them!!!!!
Jen Carlton Bailly says
Super cute!
I found some gems at the shop while I was there last week!
Its so cute…
Thanks for the tip on Pacfic Fabrics also, hello Japanses prints!
Rachel says
On this pattern, I actually like the look of the exposed seams. Nice job and great tips 🙂
MichelleB says
These are so great! The fabric is wonderful.
Aims says
I am loving laminated fabric lately too! Such a quick way to make cute bibs, placemats, and child proof table runners.
glen in Louisiana says
While on vacation in Lake Tahoe and Reno and Yosemite three weeks ago we hit all the quilt shops in the area. One of them, Sacramento I think, had this laminated cotton. I fell in love.
I bought a kit for a tote and promised to order more from then. The shop owner said that when she made a mistake she could rip it out and it looked ok, not like vinyl where your hole is permanent.
I have not tried it yet, but when I showed everyone at the guild last night, they had never seen it, and they were mightily excited.
glen: of quilts and dogs
molly says
These are so great! I’ve been wanting to do a no-seam version, but I should probably try it with exposed seams first and see how much the exposed seams bug me. It looks so much quicker!