hello gorgeous :)
so, i thought i would try something new around here...
i have been wanting to do more DIY posts for some time now.
well, i finally got around to putting something together for you all!
i hosted a girls night in / movie night at my place last weekend
{think: mini grilled cheeses, tomato soup, champagne & clueless!}
at the last minute, i decided to put together a little party favor for the girls :)
{disclaimer: i do not recommend this as a last minute project -
i was up until 4:30am the night/morning before the party making 8 of them!!!}
difficulty: moderate (basic sewing skills needed)
time needed: 1 to 1 1/2 hours
worth it?: in the name of cuteness...absolutely :)
are you in?
let's create!
template for envelope: use cardboard, card stock, etc. (i made the rectangle 5"X10")
+ fabric of choice, pressed & ready to go (i used a basic, lightweight cotton muslin) // + scissors
+ pencil for tracing + fabric glue // + round sponge // + glitter in color of choice
+ buttons & thread for extra detailing (optional)
+ sewing machine & basic sewing skills (p.s. i am NOT a pro-seamstress in any way, shape or form!)
1. fold fabric in half (folded portion of fabric is bottom of envelope)
2. use template to trace envelope pattern onto fabric
3. snip off one of the pointed sides (see dashed line on bottom left image)
4. repeat steps 1-3 so that you have two like pieces of fabric
(bottom right image - note that this will be inside of pouch in end result
- flip over to front side before moving onto next step)
5. use round sponge to dab into fabric glue & create your desired pattern on ONE 'front side' of fabric
6. disperse glitter on each glue dot & remove excess by carefully shaking off
7. allow to dry (10-15 minutes or so)
looking good!
8. once dry, pin both pieces of fabric together so that 'front sides' of both are pressed together
& not visible - leave bottom end of envelope open (do not pin or stitch shut)
9. stitch a 1/4 inch seam on each of the envelope bottom end pieces first (see bottom left image)
10. then stitch 1/4 seam around perimeter of envelope (excluded bottom end)
it's a little tricky...but i know you can do it! :)
11. snip any excess fabric around seam & flip the pouch inside out from bottom open end
(use a pencil or chopstick to poke out the points) - press with iron to flatten all seam edges
12. fold rectagular portion up at crease - stitch 1/4 seams on either side to close the edges
all done with the sewing machine...woo hoo!
if you would like to add a little extra interest...
hand-stitch a button* toward the point of the envelope flap
*mine is non-functioning (just for looks) but if you wanted to get all fancy,
you could sew a button hole on the flap and sew the button onto the rectangular piece...
or you could add snappy hardware...
whatever you fancy ;)
this size pouch is perfect for pencils or make-up brushes!
what would you fill your pouch with?
it is a bit of a process...
just put on a good movie in the background & voila!
perfect for a rainy day!
& you will be so pleased with your finished product :)
XO
brynn
