I just finished up a new pouch and wanted to share. It is the DIY Unfolding Pouch and the full free tutorial is on YouTube (a fair warning, there are limited verbal instructions so a basic understanding of sewing bags is probably required). Regardless, I thought it was a great tutorial and had no problem making my own bag! I absolutely love how the bag opens and lays flat but then has a full zipper so no small items will be lost. I have seen bags that fold up before, but usually there are some small gaps where a crochet hook or the like could escape.
Like normal, I altered the tutorial to omit all interfacing. For the main body of the bag, I added a layer of quilting cotton and then quilted the three layers (outside fabric, batting, and inside fabric) together after installing the zipper. I cut the sides of the inside large so I could trim after quilting (the parts that the zipper attach to must be cut accurately though). The side panels are just quilting cotton, though I think a canvas would go great there too.
Also, Joann fabrics just got some new Harry Potter fabric in, so expect to see some new things here and on Instagram as I get a chance to make them. I would also like to thank my new online friend who messaged me to keep an eye out for these new fabrics! I was able to snag them pretty much as soon as they arrived earlier this month as a result!
