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July 29, 2024

Sewing tutorial: create your own festival pouch

Summer is here, and with it the desire for useful and stylish accessories to accompany you everywhere. Whether you're dancing at a music festival, chilling on the beach or hiking, our latest tutorial, the festival purse, is the perfect sewing project! Easy to make and customizable to your tastes, this pouch will quickly become your summer essential. Find out how to create it in just a few simple steps with our detailed tutorial in french.

A fun and easy project

This project is accessible even if you're a sewing beginner. With clear instructions and step-by-step instructions, you'll be making your own pouch in no time. For those who like to personalize their creations, this tutorial lets you play with sizes and materials for a unique result. 

Materials required

To make this festival pouch, you'll need the items below:

  • Sewing machine with BOHIN universal needles (size 80 or 90 depending on the fabric chosen).
  • BOHIN snap fastener (BOHIN magic snaps are recommended for their ease of use).
  • BOHIN scissors for cutting fabrics.
  • BOHIN marking pencil for tracing shapes on fabric.
  • Plenty of BOHIN pins to hold your pieces in place.
  • Strap material: cord, strap, chain... let your imagination run wild!

Recommended fabrics

For your pouch to look its best, choose fabrics with some stiffness. If you want a waterproof pouch, choose technical fabrics that aren't too thick. Take advantage of this project to use your fabric scraps, as it only requires small quantities:

  • Main fabric: one 47 x 23 cm coupon.
  • Lining: minimum 25 x 20 cm.

What's in the Tutorial

The festival pouch tutorial includes :

  • Printable patterns in french.
  • Detailed instructions for every step of the process, from fabric cutting to final assembly.
  • Modification tips to adjust the size of the pouch to your needs.

Sewing steps

  1. Cutting and Preparing Elements
  2. Preparation of Pocket and Loop
  3. Flap preparation
  4. Pocket assembly
  5. Final assembly

Now your festival pouch is ready to take you anywhere this summer! 

Ready to get started? Download our tutorial and start your project today. Have fun and let your creativity run wild with BOHIN! Don't forget to share your creations with us on Instagram with the hashtag #madewithbohin

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