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Divided Bag

This small pouch has a built-in divided making it perfect for storing sets or having room to organize throughout this divided bag.

Materials

  • 2 9 inches by 6 inches (Inside Pocket – ExIn)
  • 2 10 inches by 7 ½ inches (Outside Pocket - ExO)

Interior / Plain Fabric:

  • 2 9 inches by 6 inches (Inside Pocket - IntIn)
  • 2 10 inches by 7 ½ inches (Outside Pocket - IntO)

Cotton Batting

  • 2 9 inches by 6 inches
  • 2 10 inches by 7 ½ inches

Zippers – 8 inches, 6 inches

  • 1 8 inches
  • 1 6 inches

Instructions

Prep

  • Cut the rectangles to match the pattern. (See notes for measurements)
  • Using the scraps from trimming the rectangles, take one square and fold in half. Then unfold and fold both edges to touch that square (dividing the piece into quarters). Only the “right” side of the fabric should be visible.
  • Place the end of the zipper between to align with the center fold. Fold the fabric along the original half line so that the zipper edge is fully enclosed by the fabric. Sew along the edge.
  • Repeat for the other side of the zipper and for the other zipper.

Inside Pocket

  • On the 6-inch zipper, pin the L1 side of (1) IntIn piece and one L1 side of the IntO piece so that the “wrong” sides are facing out and the majority of the zipper is between the two. The zip of the zipper should be facing the exterior fabric. Sew along edge. Flip fabric pieces to make zipper visible. Optional: Sew along edge to flatten fabric.
  • Repeat above on the opposite side of the zipper using the other IntIn and IntO fabric pieces.
  • Fold the inside pocket flat so that all sides are aligned with each other. Sew along the K1, K2 and L2 side. Set aside.

Outside Pocket

  • Using the 8-inch zipper, pin the A side of ExIn and ExO to one edge. The zipper should be between the two fabrics with the zip facing the ExO piece. The “right” side of the fabric should be facing each other with the wrong side facing out. Sew along edge. Flip fabric pieces to make zipper visible. Optional: Sew along edge to flatten fabric.
  • Repeat above on the opposite side of the zipper using the other ExIn and ExO fabric.
  • Move the two ExO pieces of fabric so that they are facing each other. Align the B, D, and E edges.
  • For the interior fabric on the outside pocket, align the edges with the inside pocket – D should match with K2, B should match with K1, and E should match with L2. Sew along these edges.
  • Fold the corners of the ExIn pieces, fold so C1 and C2 are flat against each other on both sides. This flattening should also flatten the J1 and J2 edges. The C and J edges should only touch the adjacent side from the same pieces of fabric. Sew shut.
  • For the two ExO pieces, sew along lines B and the outside of line D leaving a 2 inch gap. Flatten C1 and C2 so they are parallel with each other. Sew shut.
  • Flip bag inside out and gently push out corners. Sew the remaining of the D line on the ExO pieces of fabric.

Notes

I will use the abbreviations listed under materials and the letters on the patterns when describing the patterns.
 
Pattern Lengths: 
A = 10 inches
B = 7 ½ inches
C1, C2 = 1 ½ inches
D = 6 inches
E = 7 inches
H (L+2xJ2) = 9 inches
J1, J2 = 1 inch
K1, K2 = 5 inches, approx.
L = 7 inches