thinking in ovals

Quite a few years ago, when I was a teenager, my mum gifted me a cosmetics pouch.  It was one of those freebie make up cases full of make up treats in sample sizes that you get when you purchase a couple of the pricey full size bottles at posh make up counters - Elizabeth Arden in this case.  My mother was obviously crossing her fingers that I might actually start to take to wearing make up (and maybe even brushing my hair).

The make up samples have long gone but I still have the pouch and have used it continuously over the years to hold all my sewing bits and bobs (in the days when all my sewing accouterments would actually fit into a pouch this size).  Now however the pouch itself has seen better days and I decided it was about time to make myself a new version.  It took me a while to figure this thing out, I am not a natural bag maker unless I follow other peoples patterns but figure it out I did and made myself one out of my Sew Stitchy - Chain Stitch fabric.

And then of course I had to make myself another (from my hexagon fabric).

And then another from my Cherry Christmas Deck The Halls fabric, I think this one is my fav.

I love these pouches because when you unzip them, you can just see everything at a glance.  They are perfect for holding flosses or spools, hexagons or any other sewing paraphanalia you just might happen to own.  They are perfect for travelling too.

I think I might need to make a few more though  (just to be sure I've got the hang of this thing) ;)

Comments

[Ellyn]

those are great! I think you should write us up a tutorial... I'd love to make some.

[Sandi K.]

Are you going to share a pattern or, like Ellyn said, a tutorial?? I love the ones in your Sew Stitchy fabric!

[Sally]

Ooo, yes! A pattern or tute would be lovely!

[Jeni]

Those are so cute! Love the bright zippers and sweet little handles too! :)

[Ana Sofia]

Need one (ok, make it a couple) of these right now! These are so cute and perfect for all my sewing notions (which are often misplaced). The blue Sew Stitchy is my favorite (the Deck the Halls is a close second :))

[Nicola]

Would make a lovely Christmas present. Could I join the tutorial/pattern queue, please? x

[Bolamo Design Studio]

I would love to see how you made these. So stinking cute! I was the daughter...or actually grand daughter who also got the freebie make up bags from my nana after she bought her pricey makeup.

[Flying Blind]

Clever old stick x

[charlotte]

Perfect for a tutorial...they turned out beautiful.

[Joy]

What a great shape and size! Good for you for figuring out your own pattern. I always think that's such an impressive skill (and one I do not have)!

[Laura]

These are fantastic! Great work! On a side note, I just bought a copy of Little Stitches yesterday and I nearly squeeled at all the cuteness contained inside! I can hardly wait to start stitching up a storm!

Laura xo

[svetlana]

wow, they look wonderful!!!!

[Amber]

Oh Aneela you know we need a tutorial now :) These are beautiful!

[elsa]

Such great pouches and really practical ~ love that you can put your spoons of thread in it and see exactly what you have without spilling it out all over the place!
I won a fat quarter pack of your Sew Stitchy fabric from the Fat Quarter Shop and now I know what I'm going to do with some of it!

[Kathleen OGrady]

What cute little pouches. great job again. Would love a tutorial, hint, hint :)

[Jennie T.]

These are perfect! Add me to the list of tutorial beggers. I think the hexie fabric one is my favorite.

[Valerie Cronin]

Agreed - a tutorial would be awesome! These are so cute & functional!

[Archie the wonder dog]

What great pouches!

[Hildy]

Love them!!! Please make a pattern/tutorial! Hildy

[Gina]

So cute!!

[Elizabeth J]

Please make a pattern/tutorial! These are so cute!

[Rachael]

These are amazing, love them! It's hurting my head to try to even begin to think about how to make them (without a pattern!). I hope a pattern is on it's way...pretty please :)

[Jane]

They are gorgeous - you are so clever!

[Paula]

Aneela! this turned out soo cute! a tut with pattern would be greatly welcome! ;)Pretty please?xx

[Sharon M.]

What great pouches! Any patterns or tutorials coming?

[Cecillia]

LOVE THEM!!!

+1 for tute/pattern pretty please!!! :)

[Nichole]

One more fan begging for a tutorial ! They are lovely and would be incredibly wonderful for Christmas gifts !!

[Heather]

So cute!! I would love a pattern!! xo Heather

[lorena]

I too am not ashamed to beg for a pattern/tutorial. LOVE your stuff. ;) xo

[Marja]

Those look lovely, very clever! And I see I'm not the first asking for a pattern!

[Julie]

Wow! I remember these. I not long threw mine out. I had it as a toiletry bag. My Mum had curlers and bobby pins in hers. You are so clever and they are just so cute. I too will beg for a tute.

[Sue]

If I only knew how to put zips in, I would make some for Chrissy presents! They look so nice.

[Lucy @ Charm About You]

Adorable!! I love the handle too! And yes to a tutorial ;)

[Cindy A.]

Those are just toooo cute! I think I like the Hexagon one best. Have you thought about incorporating a piece of magnet behind your fabric in the lid? That way you could put your needles in the bag and they wouldn't get lost were you using it for a specific on-the-go project. Would love to have a pattern for this little bag.

[Judy Burnett]

A-Dorable girl. You really make cute cute things and yes a Tutorial is a must now. Gotta make a few of these NOW....

[chris]

yes... pattern please!!!!

[happy zombie]

You are brilliant! I thank you so much, my friend! I think I just found my xmas gift project!!

[Terry Kessinger]

My mom would alternate, giving me and my sister her make-up giveaways. She's been gone for years now, and I still have one that I've been holding on to. This has brought back sweet memories. Thank you. I may just have to try to make one of these myself ...

[Melodee Cartin]

I made one, the tutorial was great, I only made one mistake because I didn't take my time and carefully follow the directions. I shared it with my little quilt group and they were all planning to make one too! I used the same hexie fabric you did, but my LQS only had layer cakes and only that one fabric by the yard, so I bought a red check for the inside. My friends were headed to the same shop to buy the same fabric for theirs. Thanks for the great tut