Free Small Pouch Sewing Pattern - So Cute!

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• this free tutorial for a centered zipper pouch
• make a quilted zipper pouch (4 free pattern sizes)
• or look for the KALINA Mini Wallet Pattern in my shop

You can sew it using tiny scraps, so no fabric buying is needed. All you need are tiny scrap pieces of cotton, no interfacing. Add half an hour of time and a sewing enthusiast - you!

Use it as diy gift wrap for tiny diy gifts, as a doll bag pattern, or you can use it on your keychain if you stitch a tiny ribbon onto it. It only requires scrap fabric. One of my favorite projects!

Together with this (larger) popular coin purse, this mini version would be a great addition to an Etsy shop! We used one of these pouches as a tooth fairy pouch.

And if you like sewing with scraps, check out this list, it's a huge resource of small projects you can do in under half an hour. Like this diy chapstick holder.

What is the Size of This Small Pouch Sewing Pattern?

You know me, I love tiny sewing projects. So when I say this small pouch sewing pattern is a mini project, it really means miniature. Really! The finished size is 2 inches by 2 inches (5cm x 5cm). A cute miniature pouch, just like I said!

Supplies

Here are the supplies you'll need when sewing this small pouch:

• two fabric scrap pieces in your favorite prints
• sewing machine or needle, pins or sewing clips, 
• sewing thread, tailor chalk pen
• scissors, or rotary cutter plus cutting mat (I use this one by Olfa)
• optional: pinking shears
• one set of KAM snaps
• the free mini pouch template (see step 1 - scroll down for the link to the free pattern)

Small Fabric Pouch Sewing Video

First, for those of you who like video tutorials, I've made a video slide show just to make it easier for you. Check it out:

Mini Fabric Pouch - Sewing Steps

Now, in words and non-moving pictures:

Step 1 - Get the Free Pattern

Get the template from the shop here - it's absolutely FREE! Print and start cutting and sewing right now.

I’ve created a template that you can download for free. To download the FREE MINI Pouch TEMPLATE, click the button below. You'll be taken to the shop - scroll to MINI Pouch Pattern, it's $0!

Get the free pattern HERE. It's $0 in the shop, no code is needed. Optional, as an alternative:

OR do you want a printable copy of the WHOLE tutorial? Scroll to the bottom of this tutorial for more details!

Step 2 - Cut the fabric pieces

Once you've printed your mini fabric pouch template on a piece of cardboard or paper, use it to cut these pieces of fabric:

• 1 piece marked as '1-OUTER' from the main fabric (here: red)
• 1 piece marked as '2-LINING' from lining fabric (here: yellow)

Step 3 - Hem the bottom edges

Start by pressing your pieces and making a narrow, ¼ inch or less, fold back towards the wrong side of fabric on the lower end of the pieces.

Topstitch along the fold.

Step 4 - Mark the Folding Lines

Mark the folding lines on the main (longer) piece: starting at the stitched bottom, mark three lines, each at a 2-inch (5cm) distance from the previous one. See the images above.

Step 5 - Fold Along the Folding Lines

Fold the main piece:

1. place the piece with the right side up.
2. Fold it as marked in the image above. When folded, the longer piece will become exactly as long as the lining piece.

Step 6 - Sew the 2 Pieces Together And Trim

With the main folded piece still laying flat, right-side-up, place the lining piece onto it, so that the right sides will be together (RST). Pin or use sewing clips to prevent shifting.

Stitch around with a ¼" (6 mm) seam allowance, leaving the bottom out. This means you start at the bottom (where the ends are already finished), go all the way to the rounded top, and back down to the bottom.

Do NOT stitch over the bottom side.

Trim the corners for a nice finish and to reduce bulk - take care not to snip into any stitches. You can use pinking shears to clip the curved edge portion. If you need it, here's a good tip on clipping corners and trimming for you.

Step 7 - Turn Right Side Out

Turn right side out. I often use a chopstick to make it easier.

Step 8 - Close The bottom

Close the bottom opening: Stitch the opening closed, but take care to NOT catch the middle (folded) layer:

Sewing tip: see the image marked with No 1 on it? Push the middle layer towards the top, so it won't be in the way. Then attach a pin to keep it away from the needle. Only then, use a zigzag stitch, or a simple slipstitch to close the opening. You only stitch through the two topstitched ends, not through the middle (folded) one.

MAKE IT EASIER: you can skip this step if you don't plan to use the mini pouch for something really tiny - like a tooth fairy pouch. Also, you'll notice the opening will be inside the zipper pocket, making it invisible from the outside, anyway.

Step 9 - Flip the Pocket

Now, turn the pocket part right-side-out. Press.

Step 10 - Add A Snap

Add KAM snaps.

It's easy and quick! You can also opt to sew on a button if you prefer buttons. In this case, you'll need to make a buttonhole early in the project (not pictured above) See here how to sew a button by hand, and how to make a buttonhole by machine.

I used two of them as a gift wrap for little gifts to my two nieces. The third one was used as a diy tooth fairy pouch - perfect! I hope you liked this small pouch sewing pattern and the tutorial. Now all you need to do is grab your free template and sew a few mini pouches!