Add a Gathered Pocket to the Tiny Box Zippy

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tiny-box-zippy-7If you’ve been sewing a Tiny Box Zippy or the Hazel Pouch Trio with Michael Ann and I as part of our #sewalongduo, I wanted to share a tutorial about adding a gathered pocket to the top of your pouch! I’m giving this pouch to my daughter for Christmas to use as a jewelry box, and I thought it might be nice to have extra space in the top pocket.

tiny-box-zippy-1Measure the pocket, then, cut a rectangle twice the height and one inch longer. Fold in half lengthwise and round the corners using the pattern piece. Cut a length of 1/4″ braided elastic (not woven) the same as the pocket width. Sew a 3/8″ casing along the folded edge.

tiny-box-zippy-2Lengthen the stitch on your machine and sew two gather lines, one at 1/8″ and one at 1/4″, leave a long tail and then adjust the bottom thread to gather the pocket to the width of the pouch top. Feed the elastic through the casing and secure.

Note: Pull the elastic tighter than the pouch top by about 1/2-1″, it will seem like the pouch is pulled too tight, but the elastic will be loose otherwise!

tiny-box-zippy-3Sew around the pocket to stitch it in place, trying to keep the gathers even at the bottom. Trim excess elastic from the sides.

tiny-box-zippy-4A quick note on directional prints. I arranged my top print so that the feet of the girls would be toward the zipper, then when the lid is open, I wanted the girls right side up, so they’re upside down from each other on the lid, I did my best to get a photo as I almost sewed it backwards when I was working on it.

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Here’s the finished pouch, so you can see the direction of the prints.

tiny-box-zippy-6And here is my sweet girl’s jewelry all tucked inside! I really enjoyed making this pouch, especially since I’ve made it once before. Though, I did get ahead of myself a couple times! I’ve also shared a few tips for sewing the Tiny Box Zippy with Soft & Stable on Instagram. Use the tag #sewalongduotips to see them and Michael Ann‘s tips for the Hazel Pouch Trio!

I know this has been a causal sew along, but I hope you’ve enjoyed it. There’s still time to pick up a discount pattern bundle and share your finished pouch on Instagram or link up your blog post here (still a couple giveaways to go!):



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Add a Gathered Pocket to the Tiny Box Zippy, Pattern by Michael Ann Made & Tutorial from Clover & Violet

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