Makeover

Part of the new look for this pouch included adding quilting - in 12wt cotton.

Have you ever sewn something that you liked, but knew could be better?  It happens to me, too. Often, I just move on to the next project and call it a learning experience. ;o)  Sometimes, I set the project aside and wait to see if a better idea comes along so I can improve my finish.  The waiting is now over for one particular project.

 (Click here to see what it looked like before being given a makeover)

9-patch blocks in quilting cotton paired with a rough weave linen form the main body of the pouch.

I decided that this zipper pouch would not only look better, but hold more if I included gussets

Dense quilting for the gussets in 12wt cotton thread add interest to the sides.

 and an interior zippered pocket.   

Love interior pockets and the chance to use zippers from my thrifting stash.

 

Plus, a bit of self made bias binding to finish it off.  In dots. Of. Course. ;o)

 

The binding is sewn to encase all raw edges and the zipper tape.  A loop is formed at one end of the zipper for ease in opening the pouch and a fabric tab encloses the opposite end of the zipper for a clean finish.

 

Funny how little changes can make such a difference.

 

 

Linking up with

 Crazy Mom Quilts

for

 Finish it up Friday!