Free Small Pouch Sewing Pattern - So Cute!

Make the cutest mini pouches using this small pouch sewing pattern.

Need a small pouch with a flap for the smallest little things? This one is perfect for rings, earrings, and other tiny treasures tucked into your bag or travel case.

Scroll down to Step 1 of the tutorial to get your free PDF pattern.

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Table Of Contents

• Why you'll love this mini pouch
• Finished Size
• Supplies
• Small Fabric Pouch Sewing Video
• Mini Fabric Pouch - Sewing Steps
• Related Projects
• Want a printable copy of the whole tutorial?
• Want More Free Patterns?

Why you'll love this mini pouch

• scrap-friendly - even the tiniest pieces work
• fast and easy - just 30 minutes
• no interfacing required

Use it as gift wrap, a keychain pouch, or a tiny doll bag. You'll love how it turns out!

Together with this popular coin purse, this mini version would be a great addition to an Etsy shop! We used one of these pouches as a diy tooth fairy pouch, and two a gift wrap for little gifts to my two nieces.

Finished Size

You know me, I love tiny sewing projects. So when I say this small pouch sewing pattern is a mini project, it really means miniature. Really! The finished size is 2 inches by 2 inches (5cm x 5cm). A cute miniature pouch, just like I said!

Supplies

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Here are the supplies you'll need when sewing this small pouch:

• the free pattern
• two fabric scrap pieces in your favorite prints
• sewing machine or needle, pins or sewing clips, 
• sewing thread, tailor chalk pen
• scissors, or rotary cutter plus cutting mat (I use this one by Olfa)
• optional: pinking shears
• one set of KAM snaps

Small Fabric Pouch Sewing Video

First, for those of you who like video tutorials, I've made a video slide show just to make it easier for you. Check it out:

Mini Fabric Pouch - Sewing Steps

Now, in words and non-moving pictures:

Step 1 - Get the FREE Pattern

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Step 2 - Cut the fabric pieces

Once you've printed your mini fabric pouch template on a piece of cardboard or paper, use it to cut these pieces of fabric:

• 1 piece marked as '1-OUTER' from the main fabric (here: red)
• 1 piece marked as '2-LINING' from lining fabric (here: yellow)

Step 3 - Hem the bottom edges

Start by pressing your pieces and making a narrow, ¼" or less, fold back towards the wrong side of fabric on the lower end of the pieces.

Topstitch along the fold.

Step 4 - Mark the Folding Lines

Mark the folding lines on the main (longer) piece: starting at the stitched bottom, mark three lines, each at a 2-inch (5cm) distance from the previous one. See the images above.

Step 5 - Fold Along the Folding Lines

Fold the main piece:

1. place the piece with the right side up.
2. Fold it as marked in the image above. When folded, the longer piece will become exactly as long as the lining piece.

Step 6 - Sew the 2 Pieces Together And Trim

With the main folded piece still laying flat, right-side-up, place the lining piece onto it, so that the right sides will be together (RST). Pin or use sewing clips to prevent shifting.

Stitch around with a ¼" (6 mm) seam allowance, leaving the bottom out. This means you start at the bottom (where the ends are already finished), go all the way to the rounded top, and back down to the bottom.

Do NOT stitch over the bottom side.

Trim the corners for a nice finish and to reduce bulk - take care not to snip into any stitches. You can use pinking shears to clip the curved edge portion. If you need it, here's a good tip on clipping corners and trimming for you.

Step 7 - Turn Right Side Out

Turn right side out. I often use a chopstick to make it easier.

Step 8 - Close The bottom

Close the bottom opening: Stitch the opening closed, but take care to NOT catch the middle (folded) layer:

Sewing tip: see the image marked with No 1 on it? Push the middle layer towards the top, so it won't be in the way. Then attach a pin to keep it away from the needle. Only then, use a zigzag stitch, or a simple slipstitch to close the opening. You only stitch through the two topstitched ends, not through the middle (folded) one.

MAKE IT EASIER: you can skip this step if you don't plan to use the mini pouch for something really tiny - like a tooth fairy pouch. Also, you'll notice the opening will be inside the zipper pocket, making it invisible from the outside, anyway.

Step 9 - Flip the Pocket

Now, turn the pocket part right-side-out. Press.

Step 10 - Add A Snap

Add KAM snaps.

It's easy and quick! You can also opt to sew on a button if you prefer buttons. In this case, you'll need to make a buttonhole early in the project (not pictured above) See here how to sew a button by hand, and how to make a buttonhole by machine.

I hope you liked this small pouch sewing pattern and the tutorial. Now all you need to do is grab your free template and sew a few mini pouches!

Related Projects

And if you like sewing with scraps, check out this list, it's a huge resource of small projects you can do in under half an hour. Like this diy chapstick holder.

Love small sewing projects? Check out this free centered zipper pouch, or make a quilted zipper pouch in any of the 4 free pattern sizes.