"S" is for Seersucker #2

Sew: monogrammed seersucker pouches

Summer is knocking on the door and nothing says summer like seersucker.

Finally I made a pouch for myself:

And a smaller more simplified version for a new baby boy gift:

The lining matches the monogram and I'm loving the navy zipper with the green, a tiny bit more masculine for the male set:

Perfect for the beach bag, pool bag, cosmetics or travel:

Here's how I made the pouches:

1. Supplies:

(for green 'r' version)

1 - blue seersucker @ 10"w x 14"l

1 - fusible interfacing @ 10"w x 14"l

2 - lining fabric (kelly green) @ 10"w x 7"l

1 - navy zipper @ 9"

'r' letter cut out

2. Fuse interfacing to wrong side of seersucker.

Pin letter in place:

3. Zig zag stitch around letter:

4. Place zipper face down on top end of seersucker then lining:

Stitch.

5. Repeat for other side:

6. Wrong sides together sew side seams together then miter the corners:

7. Clip excess from corners and turn right side out.

Press lining side seams open and raw edge up 1/2", straight stitch lining closed:

8. Push lining down into pouch and press:

This medium size pouch finished size is 9"w x 6"h x 1.5"thick at base:

The mitered corners make a perfect base for the pouch to stand on it's own and create space inside for goodies.

The larger size measures 12"l x 7"h x 2.25"thick at base:

You can bet I'll be getting some good use out of my new monogrammed pouch this summer.

I'm linking up to:

Weekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots and Jello

Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane

SAS @ Funky Junk

Sister Sunday @ Sisters of the Wild West

Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming

DIY Project Parade @ The DIY Showoff

Nifty Thrifty @ Coastal Charm

Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z

Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage

Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple

Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue

Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

SAS @ Just a Girl

Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage

Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic

inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework
Textiles @ Freckled Laundry