I finally have a new sewing pattern to share with you, say hello to the Zip-Up Tray Pouch. This sturdy pouch opens up into a tray, to keep contents close at hand and easy to reach. It can be zipped up when not in use and is great for storage and for when out and about. It will be perfect for sewing and other crafts, kids toys, travel and more.
I've been working away at this idea for over a year, I wanted something that ended up sturdy without being too complicated in it's construction. Pattern design can be a long winding and sometimes tricky process. Once I get an idea into my head for something I want to be able to create, I will just work away until I get the right set of idea's to make it work.
In the samples here, you can see one that is made with a print from my forthcoming line Stay Gold. The second sample is made from yarn dyed Essex linen in Charcoal.
I hope you enjoy making the pattern!
this is amazing! so clever. :)
Posted by: jeanne e. | 03/20/2017 at 03:03 PM
so perfect! Love it Aneela! and i totally agree with you on the design process.
Posted by: Anna | 03/20/2017 at 03:05 PM
Nice looking! Can you give me the measurements open and closed?
Posted by: Helma | 03/20/2017 at 04:29 PM
Hi Helma,
Very good idea, I've added that info to the blog post and on the listing :)
Posted by: Aneela Hoey | 03/20/2017 at 05:02 PM
What a brilliant idea!
Posted by: [email protected] | 03/20/2017 at 06:45 PM
Excellent idea and will be perfect for carrying around and working on little crafty projects! I need one right now!
Posted by: Ann | 03/21/2017 at 09:38 AM
Thank-you for designing something NEW. I have been waiting for something new and useful. As we know, we will see look a likes popping up all over the place.
Happy Creating. Donna
Posted by: Donna F- upstate New York USA | 03/21/2017 at 11:58 AM
Just purchased the pattern and the instructions look very detailed and clear. The Paypal purchase through Payhip was very smooth.
Thanks for a clever design.
Marjorie
Posted by: Marjorie | 03/21/2017 at 04:19 PM
What a fantastic concept! So clever! I'm looking forward to making this! Thank you for sharing your talent.
Posted by: Michelle | 03/21/2017 at 09:45 PM
Great idea, love it. Can I ask what your policy on selling the finished product - on a small scale - is please?
Posted by: Catherine Johnson | 03/24/2017 at 03:46 PM
This is so clever!
Posted by: Ellen Quillen | 03/24/2017 at 11:54 PM
I'm totally fine with small scale selling of the finished product if you are a craft business selling handmade items.
Posted by: Aneela Hoey | 03/25/2017 at 11:10 AM
Is this pattern included in the new book? It's just brilliant!!! 😊Thanks 👍🏻
Posted by: Donna C | 03/27/2017 at 12:43 AM
Thanks! The pattern isn't in the new book unfortunately.
Posted by: Aneela Hoey | 03/27/2017 at 09:30 PM
Hi what is the cost of postage for this pattern to Australia please
Posted by: Sandra Elliott | 03/29/2017 at 08:22 AM
The pattern is only available as a PDF which is delivered digitally to your email. There is no shipping or shipping cost involved.
Posted by: Aneela Hoey | 03/29/2017 at 08:52 AM
I think this is such a fabulous idea I have downloaded it and a number of my family will be getting it at Christmas time. Thank you so much
Posted by: Gwenyth Kay | 03/29/2017 at 04:29 PM
I cant even get an order to go through.
Posted by: Cheryl | 05/05/2017 at 09:46 PM
Hi, do you have any tips on the binding?
Posted by: hea garza | 05/08/2017 at 08:08 PM