How to make a pouch

Making pouches is one of the easiest things to sew. I like them because they are simple, fun and you can make them in a short space of time.

What you need:
- Sharp needle
- Cotton
- Pins
- Safety pin
- Ribbon
- Cotton fabric

1. Choose your fabric [ try to use cotton as it's easier to work with ] and cut it 10cm x 17cm [ 4 inches x 7 inches ] .
2. Fold the top of the fabric down and pin in place. [ Make sure you leave enough room for the ribbon].
3. Thread needle, tie knot at end and sew it down using running stitch.
4. Fold the fabric in half and pin the two edges in place.
5. Sew the edges down using running stitch [ leave the top where the ribbon will go open ] .
6. Turn pouch inside out.
7. Attach ribbon to safety pin, and thread though the top fold.
8. Once all the way round, unattach safety pin.
9. Sew the two ends of the ribbon together to prevent fraying.
10. Sew the 2 top folds, at the end, to prevent fraying.

Note: The size of these pouches can be altered.