Pocket Sized Pocket

the perfect use for small bits of fabric, like the quilting bits gifted from my aunt to me. A tiny pocket where you need one can hold tiny things, such as mints, pins, pills, clips or anything else that is small.

• a little bit of fabric
• thread
• paper+pencil and ruler
• needle/sewing machine
• pins
• snaps

I started with a rectangle, where the width was 2.5" and the length was 6". It does not really matter how wide it is, or how tall, but the key things to remember are that height of the pocket will be a little over a third of the height of the rectangle. fold the rectangle into thirds height wise. Mark these thirds, and make a 3/8 of an inch cut into each side. then cut a curve into the top of this flap. I know how confusing this sounds, so refer to the photos. It will take some piecing and puzzling, but should look something like this.

you will need to cut out the same piece 2 times. One side will be the lining and one will be the exterior, so you can chose complimentary fabrics. cut them out with 1/4 of an inch seam allowance.

place them right sides together, pin them, and stitch beginning towards the bottom of one of the long sides, as this will be the easiest to hide once flipped. you can do this by hand or machine, just make sure that it is secure. go all the way around within 1/4 of an inch of the edge, and leave about 1.5" gap to pull it through.

pull the fabric out through the hole, flipping it inside out, smooth the corners out and then iron the whole thing flat.

fold it up to make an envelope like contraption, however keep the outside layer inside. Fold it so that the edges that stick out are aligned. Stitch the two sides 1/4 of an inch in,and flip the whole thing inside out.

I used little snap closures, first stitching one half to the flap, then penciling where it hit on the base of the bag. you could also use a button, or a frog closure, just be sure to only stitch the lining and not the outside layer.

now it is done! put whatever you like inside it!