Description
There are three files included with this purchase:
The Main Assembly Instructions: TwiceAsNicePouch-MainInstructions-BVB.pdf
Large size: TwiceAsNicePouch-PatternPieces-Large-BVB.pdf
Small size: TwiceAsNicePouch-PatternPieces-Small-BVB.pdf
Pattern Scale/Level: Intermediate
Twice As Nice Pouch(es)© Bella Vie Bags 2021
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Vinyl, cork, leather, quilting cotton, upholstery fabric, etc. (just about anything) can be used for the exterior as long as it is pliable Quilting cotton, batik, or waterproof canvas are suggested for the lining. Instructions will not be given for leather, but for those accustomed to working with leather, this design can easily be adapted.
Deciding on waterproof canvas (WC) or cotton for the lining: WC (or other non-fraying fabrics – more specifically Oxford Sailcloth 600D denier with PU backing). By its very nature, WC requires little to no stabilizers and does not fray. It usually comes in 60” widths, so more economical. Sources for this material include Amazon.com, Fabric.com, and Paccana.com. Cotton has the advantage of fantastic prints, and I do like to use them where bulk won’t be an issue.
Yardage given is the minimum required and you may need to allow more for pattern matching or directional fabric.
********* Since the pattern pieces are all relatively small, the following sizes are approximate so you can use quickly grab scraps. See Pattern pieces or cutting chart for exact sizes. *******
• Exterior fabric – Flap – Scraps: Large 8” W x 10” L Small 7” W x 9L
• Exterior fabric – Exterior: Large 2 @ 12” W x 19” L
Small 2 @ 11” W x 15” L
• Strap: Exterior (Large or Small): 1 piece @ 2” X 54-60” for Strap
2 pieces 1” x 7” for Strap Connector
• Lining fabric (cotton or waterproof canvas: Large 2 @ 12” W x 9” L
Small 2 @ 11” W x 7” L
• Decovil Light or Decor-Bond (DV): Large or Small – 2 pieces @ 3/8” x 3 1/4”
• Scrap of Decovil Heavy or Peltex 70 – Large or Small – Roughly 3” x 4”
• Medium weight, woven fusible interfacing (Only needed if using cotton/batik, etc.)
Flap: Large 8” W x 10” L
Small 7” W x 9L
Exterior: Large 2 @ 12” W x 19” L
Small 2 @ 11” W x 15” L
Lining: Large 4 @ 12” W x 9” L
Small 4 @ 11” W x 8” L
Notions
- (2) – 1/2” D Rings
- 2) – 1/2” Snap hooks for Strap
- (1) – 1/2” adjuster buckle for Strap
- (1) – magnet closure for middle divider pocket
- (1) Closure of your choice for optional flap (magnet, turn lock, flip lock, etc.)
- (2) – 16” #5 zipper for the Large Double Pouch
- (2) – 13” #5 zipper for the Small Double Pouch
- (2) – zipper ends (optional)
- (1) – 10” #3 dress zipper
- (8) – 8mm X 8mm long Rivets
- (2) – 8mm X 6mm long Rivets
If adding optional slip pockets, more material will be needed. See cutting list for measurements. Allow more material for pattern matching.