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So pick your favorite fabric and make a PickAPocket - great for any occasion.
Making a PickAPocket:
Materials:
One 4.5 x 3.5" rectangle of focal fabric (can also be patchwork, paper piecing, cross stitch or other materials cut to this size)
NOTE: if you wish to have a "puffier" look you can back this piece with some batting or flannel and add some quilting stitches.
One 7" x 3.5" rectangle of fabric (outside of back pocket)
One 4" x 3.5" fabric (inside back)
7" of ribbon
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Fold the 7" piece of fabric in half so that it measures 3.5" x 3.5" and press. You can topstitch the folded edge if you wish, but as this pocket will not see a lot of wear, it is not necessary.
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Finger press the top of the focal piece of fabric, finding the center. Fold the ribbon in half and pin it in the center.
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Layer the folded pocket over the front fabric, right sides together, with the folded edge up and raw edges at the bottom.
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Step 4:
Lay the back fabric over the layered focal/pocket stack, right sides together. You will align this with the top edge of the stack where the ribbon is attached.
NOTE: It will NOT align at the bottom - this is intentional and that raw edge will allow for turning later and will be hidden inside the pocket.
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Pin the layers together to prevent shifting, and stitch the entire way around with a 1/4" seam allowance. (If you have used batting or bulkier materials, you may wish to use an even feed/walking foot for this step)
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Clip the corners at an angle. (NOTE that the raw edge of the back piece did NOT get stitched into the seam allowance. This is correct - you did not want this part stitched closed.)
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Turn the backing to the outside, pulling the ribbon up and using a chopstick or tool of choice to push out the corners. I like to press at this stage to get a crisper overall finish, but you can wait and press it all at the end.
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Turn the pocket to the back, exposing the entire piece of focal fabric in the front and creating a pocket and backing on the back. Again, push out the corners with your "pointy stick". Press.
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You are done! Insert your gift card, a note, chocolates, a pair of earrings - whatever you like, and give this little giftie away!
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If you are concerned about a little giftie falling out, you can add Velcro Fusion to the top edge of the pocket.
Beading, embroidery, quilting and other embellishments add dimension to the front piece - that is your little pallette -have fun with it!!!
I leave you with another option..... tyvek! Details on this little rubber stamped and stitched cutie to follow another day...
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