Make a Felt Pouch with Bead Embellishments!

Are you crafty and you know it?!  Yes, you say?  Then you’re going to love this quick little project.

It’s a bead-a-licious pouch for storing jewelry, lip gloss, loose beads, hopes and dreams!To make it, I cut the embossed Kunin felt to my desired width (5.5″), folded it to a nice pocket size (leaving room for the top flap) and then sewed around the three sides like the above picture.  I then cut the top section into a point to create an envelope look, adding more stitching.

A single boho bead was used for the closure so you’ll need to cut the slit in the pouch so it’s about the same size as the bead (or a touch bigger).String the Jesse James Beads boho bead onto a head pin and make a wrapped loop.  Also you can make a fun tassel by cutting 24″ of cord and folding it in half and half again.  Make an over hand knot at the top to create a loop.  Cut the ends so you have four strands, string loose beads onto each cord and knot at the end to keep them in place.

Stitch the tassel and button piece so it lines up with the slit.Here’s another version I did with ribbon stitched in to create a wrap around closure.  I also curved the top of the pouch to create a softer more organic look.This would make a fun Girl Scout craft or gift project.  How about adding a handmade piece of jewelry to go inside it (with all your hopes and dreams)?

Here are the supplies from the site that you might find handy!

*Head pins

*Single Unique Boho Beads

*Design Elements pack (especially useful for the tassel)

Felt by Kunin Group