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    Home » Gift Ideas

    DIY Polka Dot Zip Pouch

    Updated: Jun 3, 2013 by Melissa Mortenson · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 5 Comments

     

    DIY Polka Dot Zip Pouch on the Polka Dot Chair

     

    Last year Kate Spade did a line of clothing and accessories inspired by the “Art of the Dot”.  I think she’s probably responsible for the recent resurgence in the popularity of polka dots, the creative genius that she is.

    I was inspired by a polka dot pouch she had in her line last year.  I thought it would be fun to take the idea of black polka dots mixed with pink and make a simple zip pouch. To add a little twist I decided to make my own polka dot fabric.

     

    Polka Dot Pouch

     

    I used my silhouette to cut out dots out of their smooth heat transfer material.  I ironed the dots onto canvas to give the pouch a bit of texture.

     

    Polka Dot Zip Pouch

     

     

    I added a pink zipper for a little pop and lined the pouch with some cute fabric I had in my stash.

    Here’s how you can make one:

    Silhouette Polka Dots

    Cut out a polka dot pattern (there are several in the silhouette store) out of the heat set vinyl.  I messed up my first cut,  to avoid this, just set your machine to cut 2 notches slower than is recommended.   My cut size was 8.5 x 12.

    Peel back the vinyl to reveal the dots.

    DIY polka dot fabric

    Press the dots onto a piece of canvas.

    How to make polka dot fabric

     

    Using your rotary tool and a ruler, square up the fabric with the dots.  Leaving a ½″ border all the way around.

    Cut your piece in half lengthwise.

    Cut 2 pieces of fabric the same size for the lining.  You will also need a 7″ zipper to complete your pouch.   You do not need to add interfacing to your lining or outside fabric pieces.

    Sew together your pouch.  If you need a tutorial, you can use this one that I posted last month. Just leave off the step where you pinch the corners of the pouch to make the box pleat.

    Enjoy!!

    Make sure you come back this week for more Project Polka Dot Posts.

     

     

     

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    Melissa Mortenson

    Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs.  Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

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    1. Traci says

      March 12, 2013 at 6:31 pm

      Genius. I can’t wait to see it in person.

      Reply
    2. Stef says

      March 12, 2013 at 11:51 pm

      This is SO cute! I need some of that heat transfer material!!! LOVE the black and white with the pink zipper.

      Reply
    3. DeDe@ DesignedDecor says

      March 14, 2013 at 9:21 am

      How cool! I would of never thought to use the heat transfer! I admire all those that can sew! I hope to meet you at Snap!

      Reply
    4. jen@eighteen25 says

      March 15, 2013 at 12:31 pm

      oh my, i just love that!!

      Reply

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