Curvy Case Duo

I completed another pattern test recently. This time it was once again for Erin (Erickson) Gilbey of Dog Under My Desk, for whom I've tested many times before. She came up with a good scrapbuster project that requires no hardware - just a couple of zippers - nice for these days when we might not be wanting to go out for supplies and shipping isn't as fast/reliable as in pre-covid days.

The pattern is called the Curvy Case Duo... "Duo" because there are two sizes included in the pattern. Erin always comes up with unique construction methods that are brilliant. See how interesting this looks?

Here's another peek:

Of course that's an in-process photo, and in fact, it's not even the outside of the pouch, but I just wanted to show you that the seams are all finished inside, with no binding and not even a drop-in lining. Also note the pretty lining fabric, which you've seen before in another project. 

Now here's the outside view:

Pretty cute, huh? The print fabric is one of Jess's (a.k.a. How About Orange) babywale corduroy designs from a few years ago. It seemed just right for this project. As usual, I did some fussy cutting.

The bottom and grab tabs are made from canvas.

The inside has a zipper pocket, as you saw in the second photo.

It also has a divided slip pocket on the other side.

The pleat gives each side a little extra room, as you can see in this pic.

The lining fits so snugly, and there's quite a bit of room inside.

I made the larger size, but it's a small pouch, just 9"x6"x3". (The smaller size is just 2" deep.) Here's a comparison for you:

As with all her patterns, Erin has very detailed instructions and plenty of photos to demonstrate what she means. She also plans to make a video to show some of the trickier parts to the sewing. The pattern is rated "Intermediate"... it's very doable, but it helps to have a little bag "wrangling" experience under your belt before making this one. The pattern can be found here. I can see many uses for this little cutie!