Project Name: Keyka Lou Pleated Pouches Downloadable Pattern
Dimensions: Small – 4″ high x 4.5″ wide, Tall – 5.25″high x 3.75″ wide, Large – 5″ high x 9″ wide
Sewist: Carrie
I love patterns from Keyka Lou! During my nightly check in the “What’s New?” I discovered this fun new pattern. Off to my sewing room and into the stash. My collection of Sandi Henderson called out to me as a great fit for this project. I decided to piece the pouch front bringing together a handful of favorites.
Keyka Lou patterns are always easy to follow. The step by step instructions and picture illustrations make for fun, successful sewing. I recently purchased Wonder Clips which came in very handy on this project. They are perfect for the many layers in the final step of sewing up the pouch.
The pattern calls for a Velcro closure. I decided to try a “real” button. I learned that I have too much strength with a seam ripper for opening the center of the button hole. Next time I will cautiously clip with a sharp scissor to open the hole.
The design has a great pleat in the front. I love the style and how it makes the tiny pouch roomy.
Vintage buttons, I just can’t resist collecting them. This one is perfect for my notions pouch.
Thank you Keyka Lou for this fabulous set of pouches. I have so many ideas for them.
I have a tip on not making too big of a buttonhole. Place a straight pin at the end of the buttonhole perpendicular to the hole with the pin going right into where you want to stop your buttonhole on that end. Use your seam ripper and the pin will not let your seam ripper go any further! Place the pin on the other end of the buttonhole and do the same. Works every time for me.
Great tip Susan! Thank you for sharing and Happy Friday!
I second Susan’s method. I learned another method in university which is pretty much setting it on a self-healing mat and using an x-acto knife. Worked great when you had so many buttonholes…
Too cute! I echo your fondness for Keyka Lou patterns. She does a great job making them very clear and understandable with helpful photos. To avoid the seamripper running away, I usually poke a whole at each end of the buttonhole. Then carefully push the ripper to the center from each end. It is heartbreaking when the seamripper cuts too far!
Thanks for the review!
I’ve been eyeing that pattern. This is such a pretty rendition.
Sweet! That button is perfect.
Carrie, Great job on the little pouch. I too enjoy sewing the Keyka Lou patterns! One day I sewed three different ones, they can be a little addictive ! I always enjoy seeing other peoples fabric choices. Thanks for sharing.
The most sure-fire way to perfect buttonholes after sewing is to use a notion that is actually a block of wood and a handled chisel with a sharp edge.
After sewing the buttonhole, put a small amount of Fray Check in the center of the buttonhole where there are no stitches. Once dry, use the block and chisel and you get a fool proof, perfect cut!
This handy buttonhole cutter set can be found in most notions sections in your favorite shopping site….
What a fun pouch-love the fabric and button
The first thing I noticed on this pleated pouch was the button – and I thought, I have that button in red but they are vintage buttons (came from a family friend just last week) – and then in your post you state it’s a vintage button. The pouch is pretty – like the S.Henderson fabrics.
So, so cute. Ms. Henderson’s fabrics are delightful–why is it I don’t have any of them in my stash. Must remedy immediately!
Oh that is very cute!
This bag is cute! Wish my printer was working
What a fun and adorable project! The fabric choices are great.
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