PDF SEWING PATTERN | Divided Drawstring Pouch | Lou Orth Designs | US LETTER ONLY
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PDF SEWING PATTERN | Divided Drawstring Pouch | Lou Orth Designs | US LETTER ONLY
Skill Level: Confident Beginner / Intermediate (Suggested)
Sizes: Mini, Small, Medium & Large
Language: English Only
***Please Note: This PDF pattern includes 9 pages of illustrated sewing instructions and cutting measurements. Suitable for home printing on US Letter paper (8.5" × 11") or A4 paper. No A0 large-format file is included. No full-size printable pattern templates are required.
The Divided Drawstring Pouch by Lou Orth Designs is a charming and practical sewing pattern featuring a drawstring closure, a fully integrated interior divider and a beautifully structured fabric design.
Perfect for organizing sewing notions, quilting supplies, embroidery projects and everyday essentials, this versatile pouch combines convenient storage with a playful, modern look.
Its standout feature is the clever central slip pocket divider, which extends all the way to the bottom of the pouch. This creates separate storage spaces and helps keep smaller items organized without slipping underneath the divider.
With four finished sizes — Mini, Small, Medium and Large, you can create everything from a compact notions pouch to a spacious drawstring project bag for your latest creative project.
The design features contrasting exterior fabric sections, a fully lined interior and a double drawstring closure, allowing you to experiment with your favourite quilting cotton prints and colour combinations.
The pattern uses Vlieseline H640 fusible fleece for structure and G700 woven interfacing to reinforce the interior pocket divider. You can also personalize your pouch by using leftover quilt batting, mixing fabric scraps or creating a minimalist version with a single exterior fabric.
Whether you're sewing one for yourself or making several as thoughtful handmade gifts, the Divided Drawstring Pouch is a useful and rewarding project that beautifully showcases your favourite fabrics.
Pattern Features
- Drawstring fabric pouch with an integrated central divider
- Four finished sizes: Mini, Small, Medium and Large
- Interior slip pocket divider extending to the bottom of the pouch
- Separate storage sections for better organization
- Double drawstring closure
- Fully lined construction
- Two-tone exterior fabric design
- Boxed corners for added depth and stability
- Fat Eighth-friendly Mini size
- Fat Quarter-friendly Small size
- Vlieseline H640 fusible fleece for structure
- Vlieseline G700 interfacing for the pocket divider
- Optional quilted exterior using leftover batting
- Ideal for sewing, knitting, embroidery and craft supplies
- Perfect for handmade gifts and sewing room organization
- Detailed cutting measurements and illustrated assembly instructions
Suggested Fabrics
This pattern is designed for stable woven fabrics. Quilting cotton is an excellent choice for both the exterior and lining, especially when combined with the recommended interfacing.
For the exterior:
- Quilting cottons in coordinating colours and prints
- Cotton poplin
- Floral and botanical cotton prints
- Geometric and novelty quilting cottons
- Fat Eighths and Fat Quarters
- Coordinating cotton fabric scraps
For the lining:
- Lightweight quilting cotton
- Cotton poplin
- Coordinating solid-coloured cottons
For structure:
- Vlieseline H640 fusible fleece
- Vlieseline G700 woven fusible interfacing
- Optional low-loft quilt batting for a quilted exterior
Tip: Choose contrasting fabrics for the upper and lower exterior sections to create a beautiful two-tone pouch. A coordinating lining and drawstring cord will give your project a polished finish.
Scrap-Friendly Tip: Sew smaller fabric scraps together to create a patchwork exterior. This is an excellent way to use leftover quilting cottons and create a truly unique handmade pouch.
Finished Pouch Sizes
Mini: 4" × 4 1/2" × 4" / approximately 10 × 11.5 × 10 cm
Small: 5 1/2" × 6" × 5 1/2" / approximately 14 × 15 × 14 cm
Medium: 7 1/2" × 8" × 7 1/2" / approximately 19 × 20 × 19 cm
Large: 9 1/2" × 10 1/4" × 9 1/2" / approximately 24 × 26 × 24 cm
Finished measurements are approximate and listed as width × height × depth.
Fabric Requirements
The following quantities are taken from the original pattern and assume fabric with a minimum usable width of 40" (approximately 102 cm).
Mini Pouch – 4" × 4 1/2" × 4"
Fabrics:
- Fabric 1 – Upper Exterior & Pockets: 1 Fat Eighth
- Fabric 2 – Lower Exterior & Cord Channels: 1 Fat Eighth
- Fabric 3 – Lining: 1 Fat Eighth
Additional Supplies:
- Drawstring Cord: 1 1/4 yd (approximately 1.14 m) total
- Vlieseline H640: 1/4 yd (approximately 0.23 m)
- Vlieseline G700: 1/8 yd (approximately 0.11 m) or suitable scraps
Small Pouch – 5 1/2" × 6" × 5 1/2"
Fabrics:
- Fabric 1 – Upper Exterior & Pockets: 1 Fat Quarter
- Fabric 2 – Lower Exterior & Cord Channels: 1 Fat Quarter
- Fabric 3 – Lining: 1 Fat Quarter
Additional Supplies:
- Drawstring Cord: 1 1/2 yd (approximately 1.37 m) total
- Vlieseline H640: 1/4 yd (approximately 0.23 m)
- Vlieseline G700: 1/8 yd (approximately 0.11 m)
Medium Pouch – 7 1/2" × 8" × 7 1/2"
Fabrics:
- Fabric 1 – Upper Exterior & Pockets: 1/2 yd (approximately 0.46 m)
- Fabric 2 – Lower Exterior & Cord Channels: 1 Fat Quarter
- Fabric 3 – Lining: 1/2 yd (approximately 0.46 m)
Additional Supplies:
- Drawstring Cord: 2 yd (approximately 1.83 m) total
- Vlieseline H640: 1/2 yd (approximately 0.46 m)
- Vlieseline G700: 1/8 yd (approximately 0.11 m)
Large Pouch – 9 1/2" × 10 1/4" × 9 1/2"
Fabrics:
- Fabric 1 – Upper Exterior & Pockets: 1/2 yd (approximately 0.46 m)
- Fabric 2 – Lower Exterior & Cord Channels: 1/2 yd (approximately 0.46 m)
- Fabric 3 – Lining: 1/2 yd (approximately 0.46 m)
Additional Supplies:
- Drawstring Cord: 2 1/2 yd (approximately 2.29 m) total
- Vlieseline H640: 3/4 yd (approximately 0.69 m)
- Vlieseline G700: 1/3 yd (approximately 0.30 m)
Cord Note: The designer recommends drawstring cord with a maximum diameter of 1/4" (approximately 0.5 cm). Cut the total cord length into two equal pieces to create the double drawstring closure.
Interfacing Note: H640 is a light- to medium-weight fusible fleece used to give the pouch structure. G700 is a medium-weight woven fusible interfacing used to reinforce the central pocket pieces.
Fabric Cutting Measurements
The pattern includes cutting instructions for five components: upper exterior (A), lower exterior (B), cord channels (C), lining (D) and interior pockets (E).
Mini Pouch
- Upper Exterior (A): Cut 2 pieces measuring 8 1/2" × 3 1/2"
- Pockets (E): Cut 4 pieces measuring 4 1/2" × 2 1/2"
- Lower Exterior (B): Cut 2 pieces measuring 8 1/2" × 3 1/2"
- Cord Channels (C): Cut 2 pieces measuring 8 1/2" × 2"
- Lining (D): Cut 2 pieces measuring 8 1/2" × 6 1/2"
- H640: Cut 2 pieces measuring 8" × 6"
- G700: Cut 4 pieces measuring 4" × 2"
- Boxed Corner Cutouts: 2" squares
Small Pouch
- Upper Exterior (A): Cut 2 pieces measuring 11 1/2" × 4 3/4"
- Pockets (E): Cut 4 pieces measuring 6" × 3 1/2"
- Lower Exterior (B): Cut 2 pieces measuring 11 1/2" × 4 3/4"
- Cord Channels (C): Cut 2 pieces measuring 11 1/2" × 2"
- Lining (D): Cut 2 pieces measuring 11 1/2" × 9"
- H640: Cut 2 pieces measuring 11" × 8 1/2"
- G700: Cut 4 pieces measuring 5 1/2" × 3"
- Boxed Corner Cutouts: 2 3/4" squares
Medium Pouch
- Upper Exterior (A): Cut 2 pieces measuring 15" × 6"
- Pockets (E): Cut 4 pieces measuring 8" × 4"
- Lower Exterior (B): Cut 2 pieces measuring 15" × 6"
- Cord Channels (C): Cut 2 pieces measuring 15" × 2"
- Lining (D): Cut 2 pieces measuring 15" × 11 1/2"
- H640: Cut 2 pieces measuring 14 1/2" × 11"
- G700: Cut 4 pieces measuring 7 1/2" × 3 1/2"
- Boxed Corner Cutouts: 3 1/2" squares
Large Pouch
- Upper Exterior (A): Cut 2 pieces measuring 19 3/4" × 7 3/4"
- Pockets (E): Cut 4 pieces measuring 10 1/4" × 5"
- Lower Exterior (B): Cut 2 pieces measuring 19 3/4" × 7 3/4"
- Cord Channels (C): Cut 2 pieces measuring 19 3/4" × 2"
- Lining (D): Cut 2 pieces measuring 19 3/4" × 15"
- H640: Cut 2 pieces measuring 19 1/4" × 14 1/2"
- G700: Cut 4 pieces measuring 9 3/4" × 4 1/2"
- Boxed Corner Cutouts: 4 3/4" squares
Notions & Supplies
- Quilting cotton or other suitable woven fabrics
- Coordinating exterior fabrics
- Fabric for the lining and interior pockets
- Vlieseline H640 fusible fleece
- Vlieseline G700 woven fusible interfacing
- Drawstring cord
- Matching sewing thread
- Rotary cutter, fabric scissors, ruler and cutting mat
- Iron and ironing board
- Pins or sewing clips
- Safety pin or bodkin for threading the cord
- Sewing machine
- Optional quilt batting and quilting supplies
PDF Pattern Includes
- English PDF sewing pattern: 9 pages
- Four finished sizes: Mini, Small, Medium and Large
- Fabric and interfacing requirements for all four sizes
- Detailed cutting measurements for all fabric components
- H640 and G700 interfacing cutting instructions
- Step-by-step exterior pouch construction
- Illustrated slip pocket divider assembly
- Instructions for creating the drawstring channels
- Boxed corner construction
- Detailed lining and divider installation
- Double drawstring threading instructions
- Optional quilted exterior with batting
- Scrappy and single-fabric customization suggestions
- Optional zippered pocket modification suggestion
- Illustrated sewing instructions and finishing guidance
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