This stylish pouch has a zippered pocket on the inside. The featured fabric is a floral pattern from the “teiban” series. The mature color combination of white flowers on a black background goes well with the simple style of the pouch. The fabric is 100% cotton oxford. This material is suitable for making bags and pouches because of its easy-to-sew thickness.

We interviewed Mioko about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
I came up with a clean and simple pouch. Black is chosen to give it a mature look, while the gentle curve at the top creates a softer look.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
I wanted to feature the flat surface to make the floral pattern look neat and cute, but also convenient, so a zippered pocket is added on the inside. To keep the cutting and sewing as simple as possible, I made the outer bag and the pocket the same width. Because of that, the inside pocket gets saggy when empty, but it settles down nicely once you put something inside. When not in use, you can keep it neatly along the inside wall.

KF: What are some tips for making this pouch?
When sewing the side ends of the outer and lining bags, please make sure to sew up to where it is supposed to stop, securely adding the back stitches. If you sew all the way to the top, the outer and lining bags will be sewn together, causing the puckering.

KF: How should we use this pouch in everyday situations?
It would be cute to make a coin purse, tissue case, key pouch, etc. from the same fabric to have the matching pieces inside your bag. Or attach leather tape with rivets and turn it into a bag!

KF: Thank you very much, Mioko! Here are sewing instructions along with step by step photos from her. Enjoy crafting!

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This is a convenient pouch style wallet that allows you to put bills and coins together, with only the coins stored in the bottom. The featured fabric is [nouzenkazura] from the “yui” series of textiles by Ayano Ichiyanagi, who creates watercolor paintings. The design motif is the nouzenkazura (trumpet vine), a large and beautiful flower that blooms from summer to autumn, and its deep colors are magnificent. Soft and thin cotton linen compass fabric is suitable for dresses, skirts, and scarves.

We interviewed Yui about her creation:
Kokka Fabric (KF): What did you think of the fabric you used for this project?
The watercolor painting design looks very gentle and the colors are wonderful. I used a quilt batting to make it fluffy to match the image of this fabric.

KF: Can you tell us any special elements or ideas that you incorporated into this creation?
While cashless transactions are certainly convenient, cash is still necessary for payment from time to time. I created this convenient pouch style wallet in order to eliminate even a little of the hassle at the cashier. When you put bills, cards, and coins together, only the coins slide down and end up at the bottom.

KF: What are some tips for making this wallet?
Curves should be sewn slowly. When attaching a zipper, set the sewing machine’s presser foot to “zipper presser foot”. Snap buttons for hand sewing can be used.

KF: How should we use this wallet in everyday situations?
It comes with a key ring so you can carry your keys along with your wallet. It is also cute when attached to a bag using a carabiner or chain.

KF: Thank you very much, Yui! Here are sewing instructions along with step by step photos from her. Enjoy crafting!

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