aashley333

I take notes on videos before attempting task. Origami Pouch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHmse72cnOM



(2) 15 ½” squares

Optional: interfacing

1 ½ yd ribbon (3/8-1/4”)



· Starch squares; apply interfacing to main piece

· RST, sew around-leaving opening to turn

· Trim corners, turn RS out, press, top stitch around square

· Fold into thirds:

o Main side down

o Opposite corners measure 5”

o Fold other 2 corners in; press

· Find center point to mark stitching-line 1” on each side of center

· Fold in half (looks like a house)

· Stitch side seams -all the way down to bottom

· Box corners-Do Not Cut-Stitch across line of stitching-

(Created when stitching 1” from center)

· Turn RS out; press edge

Create casing for ribbon: topstitch at edge and then ¼”? away-depending on ribbon width

WMUTeach

I viewed the video only to discover that I have made the same bag a couple of years ago. The pattern was from another online quilter and one her site. The directions in this tutorial are clear and accurate. Just to add a tiny touch of bling, I dug into my jar of old buttons and stitched one on the flaps to keep it in place to personalize it just a bit.

I highly recommend this little bag as a clever simple reusable gift bag or craft table sale item. I made most of mine with Christmas fabric that needed to be put to use, so it turned into a good stash buster too!