Super cute! Zakka Pouches

Looking for a quick and cute project?  A great gift idea?
 Then you'll want to try Amy's design for Zakka Pouches from her book, Zakka Handmades.
 
I couldn't resist a design that combines linen and crochet

 
along with a self-covered button.

 
I love the clever design of using a crochet motif for the flap on the pouch.  Not too surprising then, that I had to sew another.

 
This time using some favourite quilting cottons inside and out.

 
My third version is made from a cotton/linen blend for the exterior,


 a cotton print for the interior and a fussy cut flower for the button.
 

 
I now have a sweet trio of pouches ready for gift giving!
 
 
A few little details about my methods...
For each of my versions, I used fusible fleece rather than quilt batting.  The fleece added just the right amount of loft and a smooth finish,  although it does take longer to get it to fuse to the linen than quilting cotton (just be persistent with pressing!). Plus, I found I got better results in positioning the crochet motif by first basting it into place before sewing the lining to the exterior.  Oh, and the yarn I used is 100% cotton - the kind used for making crochet dishcloths.
 
 
Thanks Amy, for another adorable project in your lovely book!
 
I'm linking up with Amanda Jean's
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Comments

  1. So lovely and vintage-y with the crochet. Beautifully done :)

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  2. Hi Katherine! These are super cute! I love the mix with fabric and crochet and your buttons are perfect detail! x Teje

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  3. Those are sweet - the soft crochet mixed with the pretty fabrics is a wonderful combination - vintage and modern at the same time!

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  4. oh Katherine, they are lovely! The linen and crochet cotton works so well together. I'm sure I've got a pattern for something similar in one of my many books, I'll have to have a look.

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  5. What fun little pouches - LOVE the combination of sewing and crochet!

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  6. This is just so sweet! That linen cotton blend fabric is just darling.

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  7. What I great idea and they came out beautifully

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  8. Very sweet and lovely little pouches. The crochet doily makes a wonderful flap. Creative Joy...

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  9. Oh, how pretty!
    You shure know how to make pretty gifts!
    Kram//Maja

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  10. Hi Katherine, awwww! Your crochet doily and linen pouches turned out gorgeous! Love your fabric selections and the pretty buttons!!

    I added your projects to my pinterest board: Zakka Handmades: my book. Thanks again for sharing your loveliness!

    http://www.pinterest.com/amorinaka/zakka-handmades-my-book/

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