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Yesterday I saw this site, posted by Alison at six and a half stitches (thanks!), and I decided to try to make a birdie pouch. I created a pattern and set to work. The outside of the pouch is made from a vintage cloth napkin and the lining is cotton calico. It has a button eye, a snap closure, and wool felt wing and beak. This was a fun, quick project and the pouch is actually useful (I put interfacing on both the outside and lining fabrics so the finished pouch is nice and sturdy). I like making things that are useful.
Now that I have a good pattern worked out, I think I’ll try to make another pouch in different colors. I am currently struggling with color – I want the things I sew to look modern and funky, but I find that often they come out looking country or too flowery. I think this pouch has the potential to look less like a hen and more like something I would actually buy in the store. Maybe brown and pink? brown and green? Anyone have any thoughts?
I saw those on 6 1/2 stitches too and fell in love with them! I am thinking of trying to make a giant one for my backtack notions holder! Or maybe making a regular notions holder, and including a little birdie pocket on the inside. Not sure yet.
I do think the key to making them not look too “country” is in fabric selection. Funky or bold prints…I do think brown and pink would look great!
that is just too cute. I like yours even better!
I had a dress made from that fabric that was a hand-me-down from my sister in the 70’s.You know what the applique on it was?A denim chicken!