The Hamilton Pouch, PDF Sewing Pattern
The Hamilton Pouch, PDF Sewing Pattern
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The Hamilton Pouch is a beginner sewing pattern for those who want to sew their own bags. The pouch can be made three ways, with options for a contrast bottom and exterior pockets. With step-by-step instructions and full colour photos, this pattern will show you how to install a zipper, how to make a boxed corner to add depth to the pouch, and how to create slip pockets. Let's get sewing!
Difficulty Level: Beginner
This is a measure-and-cut pattern. All pattern measurements are in inches (imperial).
Finished Dimensions: 8" tall, 8" by 3" at the base, 10" zipper opening.
PDF patterns are final sale, no returns or refunds.
This sewing pattern is protected by copyright and may not be reproduced, printed or sold without the author’s permission. The purchaser may sell bags made from this pattern, but only on a small handmade scale. Please credit the Hamilton Pouch by Hammerstitch Bags in your product listings and social media posts.
See below for material requirements.
Pouch Features
Pouch Features
View 1: basic pouch with a solid exterior and no exterior pockets.
View 2: contrast bottom
View 3: exterior pockets
All Views have the option for an interior slip pocket.
Material Requirements
Material Requirements
FABRIC
Exterior, Views 1 and 3: 0.5 yards of waxed canvas, quilting cotton, or cotton-linen blend.
Exterior, View 2: 1 fat quarter (18" by 22") for the top panel, and 1 fat quarter for the contrast bottom.
Lining, all views: 0.5 yards of quilting cotton or cotton-linen blend.
INTERFACING
1 yard of fusible woven interfacing such as Pellon SF-101 (based on 20” wide).
OR 0.5 yards of interfacing for the lining only, if you are using waxed canvas for the exterior. Waxed canvas does not require interfacing.
ZIPPER
One 10" fixed-length zipper such as a YKK metal zipper
OR 10.5" of vinyl zippers-by-the-yard and one zipper pull.
Tools & Supplies
Tools & Supplies
Cutting mat, rotary cutter, acrylic ruler, fabric scissors, wonder clips, pins, iron, fabric pen, point turner, seam ripper.
Size 90-14 or 100-16 (denim) needle, and a presser foot for your sewing machine. You may use a zipper foot for sewing in the zippers, but a presser foot will work too.
Matching or contrasting thread.
Optional:
One small (6mm post) rivet for exterior pocket.
Double cap rivet setter and anvil.
Hammer or mallet (I recommend a bakelite mallet).
1/8” drive punch or rotary punch for making a hole in the fabric.
