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Good afternoon! 🌷 Your green felt pouch is lovely! The little white embroidered flower gives it a sweet, simple finish, and I think this is a wonderful project to share on your Sewing With Shirley-Ann Pearman blog, especially during the season when felt is popular for crafts and handmade gifts.
Here is a polished blog post ready for you to copy into Blogger, with your Amazon product link and affiliate disclosure included.
How I Made a Felt Pouch | An Easy Sewing Project for Beginners
Welcome to Sewing With Shirley-Ann Pearman!
Today, I am sharing a little sewing project that I made several months ago but had not yet featured on my blog — a simple green felt pouch with a zipper and a little embroidered flower.
Since felt sheets are often used for seasonal crafts, decorations, handmade gifts, and other creative projects, I thought this would be a good time to share how I made mine.
The best part is that you do not need a lot of materials to make this pouch. It is an easy, beginner-friendly project that can also be enjoyed by more experienced sewing enthusiasts.
My Finished Felt Pouch
I chose a lovely deep green felt and added a small white embroidered flower to give the pouch a little character. I also used a matching zipper that I already had in my sewing notions.
It is a simple design, but sometimes the simplest sewing projects are the most enjoyable!
Materials I Used
Here is what I used to make my felt pouch:
One sheet of green felt, approximately 8 x 11 inches
One zipper that matched the width of the felt
Matching sewing thread
Embroidery floss for the little flower
Sewing machine
Hand-sewing needle
Scissors
Pins or sewing clips
Ruler or measuring tape
I purchased my felt sheet from the Arts and Crafts Department at Gibbons in Bermuda. The sheet measured approximately 8 x 11 inches.
You can also use felt sheets from your local craft shop or purchase them online.
How I Made the Felt Pouch
Step 1: Prepare the Felt
I started with my sheet of felt, approximately 8 x 11 inches, and folded it in half.
Felt is convenient for small projects because it does not fray in the same way as many woven fabrics. This makes it a useful material for beginners who are learning to sew.
Step 2: Choose the Zipper
I searched through my sewing notions and found a zipper that was a suitable length for the width of my felt.
Before sewing, check that the zipper fits the opening and that it can be positioned neatly along the folded edge.
Step 3: Insert and Stitch the Zipper
I inserted the zipper into the top opening of the pouch and stitched it into place using my sewing machine.
After attaching the zipper, I topstitched along the edges to help keep the felt lying neatly beside the zipper and to give the top a finished appearance.
Take your time when sewing near the zipper teeth, and move the zipper pull out of the way when necessary.
Step 4: Sew the Side Seams
You can sew the side seams before or after attaching the zipper, depending on the method you prefer.
I stitched the sides together using approximately a 1/4-inch seam allowance.
Make sure the zipper is open at least partway before closing the sides, so that you can turn the pouch right side out afterward.
Step 5: Box the Corners (Optional)
I decided to use another little sewing technique from my sewing knowledge — boxing the corners.
This step is optional, but it helps give the pouch a little depth instead of leaving it completely flat.
To box the corners, flatten each bottom corner so that the side seam aligns with the bottom fold. Stitch across the corner at the depth you want, then trim away any excess felt if necessary.
The wider the boxed corners, the more depth your pouch will have.
Step 6: Add a Little Embroidery
For the finishing touch, I found a small amount of embroidery floss among my sewing notions and used it to hand-embroider a little white flower on the front.
This simple embellishment added a decorative detail without making the project complicated.
You could personalize your own pouch with a flower, initials, a small heart, buttons, or another design of your choice.
Step 7: Finish Your Pouch
Once the seams and embroidery were completed, my felt pouch was ready to use!
I was pleased with how this little project turned out. It is a reminder that you can create something useful and attractive with a small piece of felt and a few supplies already in your sewing room.
Ideas for Using Your Felt Pouch
A small felt pouch like this can be used for:
Keeping sewing notions together
Storing small craft supplies
Carrying everyday little essentials
Organizing items in a handbag
Making a handmade gift
Creating seasonal or holiday-themed pouches
You can experiment with different felt colours, zipper styles, and embroidered decorations to make each pouch unique.
Felt Sheets for Your Next Sewing Project
If you would like to try this project, here is a felt sheet option to consider.
HaoFeiJH Green Felt Fabric Sheets — 6 Pieces, 8 x 12 Inches
These felt sheets may be useful for small sewing projects, patchwork, embroidery, decorations, and other DIY crafts.
🛍️ View the felt sheets on Amazon
Please check the product listing for the current price, available colours, and product details.
Final Thoughts
This felt pouch was a simple and enjoyable project, and I recommend it to anyone who would like to try a little sewing without needing a large amount of fabric or many supplies.
Whether you are just beginning your sewing journey or have been sewing for years, there is always something new to create from the materials you have on hand.
I hope this inspires you to look through your own sewing notions and see what you can make!
Thank you for visiting Sewing With Shirley-Ann Pearman.
Happy Sewing! 🧵💚
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One little tip: because your felt is approximately 8 x 11 inches, the finished pouch will be compact and useful for small essentials. Your optional boxed corners are a nice detail to mention because they show readers how to give a simple flat pouch a little more room.
I hope your readers enjoy this lovely little felt project! ❤️
Notes given to ChatGpt
How I Made The Felt Pouch
I made this several months ago and had not really blog posted it and thought I can blog post it now as Felt Sheets are used a lot during this season of the year.
Here is how to make it.
I purchased 1(one) sheet of felt from Gibbons in Bermuda, Arts And Craft department. The sheet was approximately 8 x 11 inches and with that size I folded it in half. I then found in my notions a matching zipper and appropriate size to the width of the felt sheet. Inserted the zipper accordingly and top stitched. You can either before or after stitching the zipper in place stitch each side together at 1/4 inch seam. This part is optional but I did use and that is the sewing pattern of boxing the corners to give it a bit of depth. I also had in my notions a little bit of embroidery hand sewing floss to which I embroidered a little flower to enhance it a bit. It is a wonderful easy friendly project and recommend it as a good sewing craft for beginners as well as the advanced experienced.
Happy Sewing
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I would like to incorporate this link in my Facebook posting please. https://a.co/d/01SAGzso or https://www.amazon.com/shop/pearmansew/photo/amzn1.shoppablemedia.v1.43a4b2b7-5db3-4ca3-9368-2211fb99abb5?ref_=aipsfphoto&tag=pearmansew-20&originMarketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER
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I’ve added this to my Amazon shop — great for all my sewing friends.
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Perfect! Here is your ready-to-post version for that green felt — tailored for your **Pearman Sew** audience on Facebook:
Just copy and paste this to your Facebook:
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🧵 NEW IN MY SHOP! Green Felt Favorite 💚
I just added these **HaoFeiJH Green Felt Fabric Sheets** to my Amazon storefront!
6PCS - 8x12 inch - 1.5mm thick
Perfect for sewing, patchwork, embroidery, book covers, decorations & all your DIY crafts. So soft and easy to cut!
I love this green for holiday projects, appliqué, and little handmade gifts.
👉 **Shop it here:** https://www.amazon.com/shop/pearmansew/photo/amzn1.shoppablemedia.v1.43a4b2b7-5db3-4ca3-9368-2211fb99abb5?ref_=aipsfphoto&tag=pearmansew-20
Short link: https://a.co/d/01SAGzso
Have you worked with felt sheets like these? What would you make with this green? Let me know in the comments! 👇
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1. Upload a photo of your own felt project or use the Amazon photo from your storefront link first.
2. Paste this text as the caption.
3. Facebook will auto-create a preview from your shop link — keep it! It gets more clicks.
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