On this episode Vanessa will teach you how to make a super easy beginner friendly pouch with a simple elastic loop & button closure. This is the perfect project to teach a beginner how to sew and it’s a great fabric scrap buster! If you need a little project to store some treats for the upcoming holidays give this one a go!
SUPPLIES:
• Sewing machine and iron/ironing board
• 2 pieces of cotton fabric cut to 6.5″ x 16.5″
• 1 piece of cotton woven fusible interfacing cut to 6.5″ x 16.5″
• 1/4″ wide elastic cut to 2.5″ long
• 1 button (I use 3/8″ – 3/4″ in diameter buttons)
• Hand sewing needle and thread
ITEMS USED:
• Sewing machine used (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4p3hDia
• Iron used (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3VrdyXl
• Watch the step-by-step tutorial here: https://youtu.be/3AoLu8pDPlg?si=JaL6M1xTGLUG6SM0
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