Thursday, August 23, 2018

Free Motion Fantasy Zip Pouch Trio Tutorial


I love the palette and the motifs in Amanda Murphy's Free Motion Fantasy collection. They're such bold prints, and I they work together beautifully. I usually lean toward the cool colors, but I decided to go in a different direction--I went with the hot and spicy colors! 

Zip pouches are really fun to make--they go together quickly, and you can always find a use for another one (or a friend to gift one to!). I used fat quarters of the nine prints you see above to make the three pouches shown. Use the tutorials below to make your own, and then scroll to the end to see how you can enter to win a fat quarter bundle of Free Motion Fantasy for yourself.

Materials:
(for all 3 pouches)
Fat quarters of (9) different prints
Batting
Fusible batting
(3) 12" long zippers in coordinating colors


Make the Straight Stripe Pouch:
Pouch size: 9" x 8"
Cutting:
From the fuchsia print:
(1) 2-1/2" x 10" piece
(1) 3-1/2" x 10" piece
(1) 9" x 10" piece for backing

From the purple print: 
(1) 2-1/4" x 10" piece

From the yellow print:
(1) 9" x 10" piece for lining
(1) 2-1/2" x 10" piece for lining
(1) 6-1/4" x 10" piece for lining
(1) 1-1/2" x 10" piece

From the fusible batting:
(1) 2-1/2" x 10" piece
(1) 6-1/4" x 10" piece
(1) 9" x 10" piece


Step 1: Sew together (1) 2-1/4" x 10" purple piece, (1) 1-1/2" x 10" yellow piece, and (1) 3-1/2" x 10" fuchsia piece as shown.

Step 2: Fuse the 6-1/4" x 10" fusible batting piece to the wrong side of the pieced pouch front. 
Step 3: Pin the zipper, right sides together, to the purple edge of the pieced front. 

Step 4: Lay the 6-1/4" x 10" yellow piece on top, right side down, sandwiching the zipper. Pin in place and then stitch the layers together using a zipper foot. 
Step 5: Press both the pieced front and the lining piece away from the zipper edge. 
Step 6: Fuse the 2-1/2" x 10" batting piece to the same size fuchsia piece. Lay the opposite long edge of the zipper right sides together with the 2-1/2" x 10" fuchsia piece and pin in place. Lay the 2-1/2" x 10" yellow piece on top, right side down, sandwiching the zipper. Pin in place and then stitch layers together using the zipper foot. 

Step 7: Fold pieces away from the zipper so that your pouch front looks like this: 

Step 8: Topstitch 1/4" along each side of the zipper, stitching through all layers.

Step 9: Square up the pouch front to measure 10" x 9" if needed.
Step 10: Fuse the 10" x 9" fuchsia piece to the 10" x 9" fusible batting piece. Layer the 10" x 9" yellow lining piece on the back of the batting, sandwiching the batting.
Step 11: Lay the pouch backing right side up and the pouch front right side down. Make sure the zipper is at least halfway open. Pin around all edges. Stitch 1/4" from the outer edge of the pouch sandwich. I like to reinforce the stitching where it crosses the zippers. 

Step 12: Trim the zipper ends. Zig zag stitch around the outer edge for a cleaner finish. 

Step 13: Turn the pouch right side out through the open zipper. Poke corners out as needed. Enjoy! 

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Make the Diagonal Stripe Pouch: 
Pouch size: 9-1/2" x 7" x 3"

Cutting:

From the Purple Swirl: 
(1) 9" x 11" piece for backing
(2) 1-1/2" x 3" pieces

From the fat quarters:
A variety of (12-14) strips in widths ranging from 1" - 2-1/2"

From the batting:
(1) 9" x 11" piece

From the fusible batting:
(1) 9" x 11" piece

Note: You can use regular batting for both the front and back. I don't like using fusible batting for quilt as you go, but I like it for pouches that I'm not planning to heavily machine quilt, so I used different types for the front and back. 

Step 1: Position a strip right sides up on a 45-degree angle on the 11" x 9" batting piece. Layer another strip on top, right sides together, as shown. 

Step 2: Stitch down the length of the strips through all layers and press open. 

Step 3: Continue adding strips on both sides until the entire batting piece is covered. 

Step 4: Quilt the pieced section as desired. I stitched 1/4" on each side of each seam using yellow thread. Trim pieced section to measure 10-1/2" x 9". 

Step 5: Fuse the 9" x 11" purple piece to  the 9" x 11" fusible batting piece. Trim to measure 9" x 10-1/2"
Step 6: Fold each 1-1/2" x 3" purple piece in half, wrong sides together. Press each short end in 1/4". 

Step 7: Tuck the pull end of the zipper into the center of the folded purple tab from Step 6. Topstitch across the zipper to create a finished edge. 
Step 8: Lay the zipper along the long edge of the purple backing piece. Trim the zipper 1/4" shorter than the purple piece, and then insert the raw zipper end inside the folded purple tab from Step 6 and topstitch. Trim the folded tabs even with the width of the zipper as shown below.

Step 9: Layer the zipper right side down on the pieced pouch front. 

Step 10: Layer the 9" x 10-1/2" yellow piece on top, right sides together, and stitch using a zipper foot. Press the pieced front away from the zipper and topstitch 1/4" from the zipper (do not topstitch through the lining on this pouch). 

Step 11: Repeat on the opposite side to add the pouch backing and second lining piece. 

Step 12: Lay out the partially assembled pouch so the lining pieces are right sides together on the left of the zipper and the outer pouch pieces are right sides together on the right of the zipper. Pin pieces together.

Step 13: Stitch around the outer edge of the pouch, leaving a 6" opening along the bottom of the lining for turning. 
Step 14: Cut 1-1/2" squares from the bottom corners of the outer pouch side (still wrong sides out). 

Step 15: Match the side and bottom center seam, and stitch across the opening to box the corner. Repeat on the opposite corner. 

Step 16: Box the corners of the lining as well. 
Step 17: Turn the pouch right side out through the opening in the lining, stitch the opening closed, and tuck the lining into the pouch. Enjoy! 

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Make the Boxy Pouch:

Cutting: 
From the orange print: 
(2) 9-1/2" squares

From the red print: 
(2) 9-1/2" squares for lining
(1) 4" x 12" piece for strap

From the fusible batting:
(2) 9-1/2" squares

Step 1: Press the 3" x 12" red piece in half lengthwise, wrong sides together, and then unfold and press long edges to the center fold.


Step 2: Refold along all lines and then topstitch 1/4" from each long edge to make the strap. Set aside. 

Step 3: Fuse each 9-1/2" batting square to a 9-1/2" orange square. 
Step 4: In the same way as for the other pouches, attach the outer pouch and lining pieces to opposite sides of the zipper. 

Step 5: Fold the pieces with outer pouch pieces right sides together and stitch along the edge opposite the zipper. Zigzag stitch to secure raw edges. 

Step 6: Fold the strap in half and position the raw edges on the edge of the seam from Step 5. Pin and then baste the strap in place. 

Step 7: Pin the side edges of the pouch to each other, aligning the zipper and the seam line in the middle. Make sure the zipper is at least halfway open! Stitch along both side edges. 

Step 8: As in the diagonal pouch, cut out 1-1/2" squares from each corner and stitch to box the corners. 

Step 9: Turn the pouch right side out. Enjoy! 


Whew! Did you make it this far? I probably should have stopped at two pouches, but I couldn't resist making a third. 

For a chance to win a fat quarter bundle of Free Motion Fantasy, leave a comment below telling me what you'd use these fabrics for--pouches like I did? An opportunity to practice Amanda's free motion quilting motifs? A quilt? Giveaway is open through Sunday, August 26th at 11:59 pm EDT. US entries only. 

Follow along with the Free Motion Fantasy features
Monday: 
Introducing Free Motion Fantasy

Tuesday: 

Technique Tuesday with Debby from Debby Kratovil Quilts

Wednesday: 

Jayne from Twiggy and Opal; @twiggyandopal
Laura from Slice of Pi Quilts; @sliceofpiquilts

Thursday: 

Sandra from MMM Quilts @mmmquilts
Lisa from Color My World @lisaerin1121

Friday:

Amanda's Virtual Trunk Show

64 comments:

  1. I'd make a quilt with the gorgeous fabrics maybe a Disappearing 9-Patch design. rozz01atcoxdotnet

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  2. Definitely a quilt to pet! The fabric is so luscious I just want to touch it!

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  3. I'd for sure make a quilt with these fabulous fabrics, something on point so I could play with straight line FMQ on the sashing and techniques to match the fabrics in the blocks. Love your little boxy pouch! Too cute!

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  4. I really like your diagonal strip pouch and I think I'd like to try it.

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  5. I love all three of your pouches, and thanks for the tutorials! I would definitely make them if I won some of this pretty fabric, but I probably will make at least one of them anyway!

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  6. Adorbs! I would love to makeyour pouches with these fabrics - although I can see a baby quilt, too - so cheery.

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  7. Love all three Lisa! You have have thrown me another squirrel... or 3!

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  8. I love the bright colors you chose for the pouches. I would make some zippered pouches if I win these fabrics.

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  9. I think this fabric line would make beautiful placemats for a end of summer patio picnic!
    yoyopattycakes@ hotmail dot com

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  10. Your pouches are great!!! Love the really bright colors and great pick on the zipper color!! I would use these in a miniquilt - great chance todo some free motion work! mumbird3atgmaildotcom

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  11. Great pouches. Thanks for sharing the tutorials. I am making a series of table runners right now and this fabric line would be fun for those.

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  12. I've only made a few bags but they are fun. Love the new fabric line.

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  13. I like your pouches and think they would be fun to make--so colorful!
    barbkaup(at)(yahoo)(dot)(com)

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  14. LOVE those fabrics-so bright! Would make many things for a 15 month old granddaughter who LOVES anything I make for her. She's not quite got the idea of pockets yet, as I put them on one of her recent tops I made for her.

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  15. It always amazes me when quilters make all of these tutorials. These are awesome! I could sew one of these and possibly, a table topper to put a plant on. Beautiful! Thank you, peterstankovich@comcast.net

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  16. The little bags are darling but a baby quilt would be super cute in such yummy colors and give me a chance to practice free-handing on my longarm. Thanks for the great tutorials!

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  17. These fabrics are fabulous and I would love to create a baby quilt using all of the fabrics. Yet, I have also been making Christmas gifts and I can see the fabrics working brilliantly in a tote bag pattern also after seeing your fantastic bags! Thank you for sharing and have a great day!

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  18. Love the pouches! & one can never ever have toooo many! giggle... I might make a couple..or maybe a cool Throw..to practice FMQ. Thank you for chance to win your Give-a-way...the fabrics are beautiful..as are your pouches! Thank for the Tutorials. :)

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  19. Love the little boxy pouch. I had no idea they were that easy to make. I'd want to practice my FMQ with the fabric.

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  20. So far just quilts, but I like the Diagonal Stripe on the Pouch. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  21. Quilt, tote bag, pouches, bowl cozies.....ideas are endless

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  22. I love your pouch but I would make a quilt.

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  23. Great pouches. I enjoyed reading every word of the instructions and love the finished pouches. Knowing me, I'd probably make a quilt. I do love the quilting designs in the fabric that give a guide for the free motion quilting.

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  24. I love your pouches! Thanks for the great tutorials. I would make a pillow cover and maybe a table topper with them.
    cecilialyoung at gmail dot com

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  25. Your pouches are just too sweet! I love all three of them & so handy! Thank you for sharing, Susan

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  26. I would definitely use the fabric to practice my quilting after I have made something beautiful with it. Just love the vibrant colors.

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  27. I'd do some quilt sandwiches to practice FMQ and then sew them up into some bags and pouches. And thanks for all 3 of the tutorials--glad you got carried away :)

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  28. Wow these colors are just yummy. I would make a quilt for sure and a open wide pouch for my sister.

    tushay3 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  29. A quilt and the free motion motifs. Love the pouches!

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  30. I think maybe I'd make a table runner or two. shades000 at gmail dot com

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  31. I love your pouches--really cute!
    Thanks for the giveaway. I would use these beautiful fabrics to make a quilt.

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  32. I would make some mini quilts with flying geese (my favorite) and practice free motion quilting with the gorgeous patterns in the fabric. Also need to try my hand with a few of the pouches!

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  33. Thank you Lisa for showing how to make your pretty pouches. I have never tried making pouches but with your instructions and these pretty fabrics I would give it my best shot. Thank you, Benartex, and Amanda for this fabulous give away.

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  34. Your pouches are adorable, but I think I'd be making kennel quilts with this fabric. There is such a need for them right now because of all the wild fires, and I like making them out of cheerful fabric; I think it lifts the spirits of the pets and the volunteers, too. Thanks for the tutorials; I've pinned them.

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  35. Cute pouches. However, I am more inclined to use them in a quit or possible tote bags. Hhmmmm, the possibilities.
    dragonfly9716(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  36. Thanks for the tutorials. I want to make the boxy one first. I would use the fq's for a table runner or totes.

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  37. I would make some of the Diagonal Stripe pouches. Love the colors and prints in this fabric collection and the way you used them for this pouch.

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  38. Your pouches are so cute! I'd probably add the fabrics to a quilt though!

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  39. Cute Cute pouches! Thanks for posting this blog tutorial! I will try your versions as have NEVER sewn a zipper ha ha! I would use the fabrics to practice free motion quilting!

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  40. Bright colors are my favorite! I'd make that striped pouch for sure!

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  41. Well I'm glad you didn't stop at two because I like that little boxy pouch . . . so cute!! I would try making that one. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
    kakingsbury at verizon dot net

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  42. Love your little bags, but I'd make a small quilt to practice FMQ,

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  43. I love the pouches...perfect for charging cords, jewelry and makeup! Love the collection!

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  44. I really liked your use of the colors, especially in the diagonal striped bag! I think the fat quarters would make a really cool diagonally striped table runner!

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  45. These pouches are
    so darling! Love
    the fabric and I'd
    make some pouches
    or bags.
    Carla from Utah

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  46. Cute pouches! Been looking for a good pattern and will have to try this

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  47. Love the pouches, something else to put on my to do list. I would use the fabric in a quilt, since the prints would give me something to follow when I try again to do free motion.
    petuniakr@aol.com

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  48. Pouches are a great idea, but what I make will probably depend on the colors and patterns in the bundle: pillowcase bands, pillow covers, hanger for my circular knitting needles, table topper to practice FMQ. So many possibilities!!

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  49. Love these bright colors. I probably make myself a new lunch tote and a new messenger bag. Thanks for sharing your tutorials. grinnie1961 at gmail dot com

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  50. I loved your post! Your pouches are beautiful. Making pouches is one of my favorite projects. They make wonderful gifts, and use up small pieces of fabric. Thanks for all the inspiration! I'd definitely use this beautiful fabric for bags and pouches.

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  51. i would love to make these pouches for an early start on Christmas gifts.

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  52. Beautiful work. This may be my new go to pouch tutorial. I love all of the photos.

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  53. I would use them to make a quilted throw. Great tutorials.

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  54. The colors are so phenomenal, I'd want to use them to make covers for footstools and ottomans that I have. I love the idea of creating a new fabric by lining them up diagonally - beautiful work, beautiful fabrics!

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  55. I like your pouches! But I might make totes with them to really show more of the fabric!

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  56. I would make the pouches and practice FMQ! Love the fabrics!

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  57. I love Amanda's new collection so much! It's genius! I'd like to combine my FMQ practice on the prints to make a tote bag. I especially like your 3rd boxy tote with the strap. So perfect for what I love to make!

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  58. I love making pouches so maybe instead of straight line I should practice free motion quilting on them as mine is bad

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  59. Beautiful Prints! I've not made pouches before and want to for Christmas tokens. The stripey pouch would be perfect for someone I know!

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  60. Although I love your little pouches, I think I'd use the FQs to make some placemats to practice FMQing on! Lovely fabric......

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  61. I would make a quilt, but would be sure to save enough scraps to use them in pouches. I love these fabrics!

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  62. Such pretty fabrics. I am too late for the giveaway, but will be making a boxy pouch. Thank you for the tutorials.

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