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I love you like... String Pouch

Created By:

Minki Kim

Skill Level: Intermediate

I take my little girl to the park every Thursday after school. All the moms bring little snacks; a bag of carrots, watermelon, chips or homemade rice crispy bars. We gather them on one table and kids just grab whatever they like to have. This Thursday event inspired me to make a snack bag. This yummy snack bag has always loved by little kids.

Janome Supplies Required

Materials
3/8 yard linen
1/8 yard floral print fabric
3/8 yard lining fabric
Assorted print fabric scraps
3inch square Strawberry print fabric scrap
8in x 5in Stabilizer
7 1/2in x 3in Heavy weight fusible interfacing
Small amount of polyfill
Brown thread 12wt.
Brown and red embroidery floss
Yellow thread
Fabric marker such as a Friction pen or water-soluble marker
Fabric glue or school glue stick
Open toe appliqué foot
Sewing machine
General sewing supplies

Instructions

Finished size: 25cm (10in) wide x 34cm (13 1/4in) tall x 6cm (3in) deep

Preparation and cutting
1. From the lines, cut:
Two rectangles, 27cm (10 1/2in) x 32cm (11 1/2in)
2. From the floral print, cut:
One rectangle, 27cm (10 1/2in) x 20cm (7 1/2in)
3. From the lining fabric, cut:
One rectangle, 27cm (10 1/2in) x 79cm (31in)
4. From the strawberry print
One square, 8cm (3in) x 8cm (3in)
5. From the fabric scraps
One square, 8cm (3in) x 8cm (3in)
6. From the floral print, cut:
Two rectangles, 8cm (3in) x 10cm (4in)

Assembly
Place 3in square fabric atop the strawberry print (3in square), facing right sides, sew all the way
around.
Clip the center of the fabric scrap about 1 in using a pair of scissors and turn right side out
through the slip. Press in shape.
Using 2 strands of brown embroidery floss, hand stitch on the linen . (see the diagram.)

2. Transfer the design on the linen. Cut out all the fabric accent pieces from fabric scraps.
Glue the fabric accents in place. Place the stabilizer on the wrong side of the linen. Secure
the fabric accents to the background by stitching
about 1/8in inside the edge of each piece. Thread the sewing machine with brown thread.
Stitch around each fabric accent, very close to the edge. Sew along the design.
Hand stitch the words “I love you like…” using 3 strands of red embroidery floss.
3. Center a heavy weight interfacing (7 1/2in x 3in) on the wrong side of the floral print, sew
around 1/8in inside to secure.
4. Sew the two pieces of linen to each 10 1/2in side of the floral print fabric. Press the seams
toward the center. Topstitch using special stitch from your sewing machine.
5. Fold the outer bag fabric in half, matching the short ends. Sew along side edges together.
6. Take the bottom corners of the bag and fold them so that the side and bottom seams run
down the center, creating a point. Measure down 1 1/2in from the point, mark, and draw a
line perpendicular to the side seam. Sew right on t he drawn line.
7. Referring to the diagram, carefully remove 1in stitch from each sides for the string insert.
Press the seams toward the center and topstitch 1/8 in around the string inserts.
8. Sew the bag lining in the same manner as the outer bag.
9. Slip the lining into the outside bag, wrong sides together.
10. Fold the top edge of the lining to the inside, leaving 1/2in of lining showing at the top. Pin
and press. Hand stitch the lining in place, using a slip stitch.
11. Fold two floral print (3in x 4in) in half, matching short ends, sew a tube. Fold out the right
side in half. Running stitch 1/4in inside of the end of raw edge and do not cut the thread.
12. Thread the cord through the channel at the top of the pouch. Tie the ends of the cord in a
knot. Slide in the tube and pull the thread and secure multiple times.
13. Fill with poly-fill and stitch the opening close by hand.

 

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Reviews


Tako
Beautiful
Wednesday, November 23, 2016

cpindzola
Around the Table Dresden Placemats
Saturday, December 17, 2016

I like the concept, but the directions are "sloppy." Nowhere in the supply list does it mention the felt or the batting (how much?). Also, I would never use a high loft batting in a placemat, or a table runner, as I think that it would be too unstable for a glass. The next time I make these, I will cut out the batting (I use flannel) and spray baste it to the wrong side of the Dresden plate before I put the Dresden plate on the felt to cut out. I have not yet washed the finished placemat, and am hoping that the single layer of felt does not curl up, or become distorted after washing/drying.
Txmaid
Fun Great Gift!
Tuesday, February 21, 2017

MargieARK
Teatime Quilted Tablecloth
Friday, February 24, 2017

I made this today but your cutting directions need to be changed. You only need 4 of color 1 and color 3 4.5 squares for the triangles. Also the inner border, you only need 2 cuts as WOF is long enough to cut each in half to fit the sides.
MickelSews
Great Machine
Wednesday, August 30, 2017

I've had this machine for only a week now. I bought it used from a lady who makes her own clothes, but she no longer needed the machine. During the purchase, she noted that she is almost sad that it's better to give it away because of how well the machine performed. (I also bought it along side a computerized machine of another brand.} She demoed the machine for us, showing it worked and gave us everything (including the box it came in!) She took amazing care of this machine. I have used it a few times now, and the directions for threading were easy to follow (albeit my hands are quite large so the lower looper was a pain, but that is no fault to the machine or brand.) And I recommend this machine to anyone who wants to learn to serge and wants a machine that can grow with them. I will happily use this machine time and time again.
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Sunday, February 25, 2018

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PJMNana
Monday, February 26, 2018

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Sunday, February 24, 2019

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Jillfmischo
Treat Bag fun!
Monday, August 16, 2021

I made the Halloween treat bag for my new granddaughter and I’m sure it will last for years. No embroidery machine so I appliquéd the lettering. Need a little more skirt fabric for a better gathered look, and I used thin double-bias tape for the skirt hem, over edge stitch on skirt sides. I’m pleased with my results!
elenaz
Very helpful tutorial
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

I want to say thank you for teaching me this method of applique. I was able to do it with a small letters. This method is the best so far from all of those I've seen and tried.
plonkar
So useful
Thursday, November 30, 2023

I'd like to express my gratitude for teaching me this appliqué method. I successfully applied it with small letters, and, so far, it's the most effective among all the methods I've seen and tried.

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