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

Finish-it-up-Friday!