This project was originally posted to the BERNINA Sewing Republic site

Pacifier Pocket
by Ashley Johnston

Read all of the pattern instructions before beginning. This will help you plan how to orient your fabric. All seam allowances are ". Outer fabric Lining fabric Fusible interfacing 2 sets of long-prong snaps, approximately " diameter Snap-setting tool

Step one
Print the Pattern Print the pattern pieces found on page 11 of the instructions. Cut the fabric and interfacing: Tote Main: Cut 2 of outer fabric, 2 of lining fabric, and 4 of interfacing. Tote Flap: Cut 1 of outer fabric, 1 of lining fabric, and 2 of interfacing. Center Strip cut on the fold: Cut 1 of outer fabric, 1 of lining fabric, and 2 of interfacing. Strap cut on the fold: Cut 1 of outer fabric and 1 of interfacing.

Step two
Fuse Interfacing Pieces Fuse all of the interfacing pieces to the wrong side of each fabric piece, taking care to place the adhesive side of the interfacing against the fabric (and not the iron or ironing board!).

Step three
Begin Stitching Together Outer Fabric Pieces Line the top of the Center Strip up with the top of one of the Tote Main pieces, with right sides together. Sew the Center Strip to the Tote Main piece by sewing along the outer edge of the Tote Main with a " seam allowance. Youll need to stop and readjust as youre sewing, easing the Center Strip around the curve of the Tote Main piece. If the Center Strip extends past the Tote Main piece, trim away the excess so the edges match.

Step four
Sew Attach the other Tote Main piece to the other edge of the Center Strip, easing the Center Strip around the curves.

The three pieces stitched together should look like this:

Step five
Trim Zigzag around each edge, and then trim off any excess fabric.

Repeat the previous steps to join the lining fabric pieces together.

Step Six
Construct The Flap Place the two Tote Flap pieces right sides together. Stitch them together along the curved edge using a " seam allowance. Fold the Strap piece in half lengthwise, with right sides together. Sew along the long edges with a " seam allowance, leaving both ends open.

Step Seven
Cut Notches To eliminate some of the bulk when the Tote Flap is turned right side out, cut notches along the outer curved edge.

Step eight
Turn the Tote Flap and Strap right-side out. Iron flat.

Step Nine
Attach the Flap and Strap to Tote Turn the outer fabric Tote piece rightside out. Pin the raw edges of the Tote Flap to the Tote with the outer fabrics facing each other, being sure to center the flap along one side.

Step ten
Pin the Strap Pin the Strap to one side of the Tote, centering it along the Center Strip. Make sure the seam of the Strap is facing outward.

Step eleven
Slide Two Tote Sides Together Slide the outer fabric Tote (right-side out) inside the inner fabric Tote (wrongside out). The right sides of each piece will be facing each other.

Slide the outer Tote completely into the inner Tote so that the upper edges are even.

Step twelve
Stitch Upper Edge Stitch around the upper edge of the Tote using a " seam allowance. Make sure you catch the Tote Flap and Strap pieces in the stitching, and leave about 1" open (for turning the Tote right-side out) along the side opposite the Tote Flap.

Step thirteen
Turn Out Tote Begin turning the Tote right-side out through the opening.

Pull out the outer fabric first.

Then push the lining fabric back toward the inside.

Step fourteen
Pin Edges Closed After you have poked out and straightened all of the Tote edges, tuck the edges of the opening toward the inside and pin it closed.

Step fifteen
Sew Upper Edge Sew all the way around the upper edge, nice and close to the edge. This stitching keeps the upper edge in place and also closes the opening no hand sewing!

Step Sixteen
Zigzag Raw Edge Zigzag the raw edge of the Strap to prevent fraying.

Step Seventeen
Attach Snaps Lastly, attach snaps to the Flap and the front of the Tote and to the end of the Strap and the Side of the Tote.

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