Project

Woolen Pouches

Large and small pieces of felted-wool sweaters can create a variety of attractive pouches: A hot-water-bottle cover was cut from a turtleneck sweater, an eyeglass case began life as an argyle sweater, a waistband forms the top of a tiny stocking, and a portion of a sleeve became a case for an MP3 player.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, Special Issue Holiday 2008

materials

Paper

Felted wool

Scissors

Pins

Drawstring or button

Sewing kit

steps

For pouches of any shape and size, either trace the object to be held (such as an MP3 player) onto paper, adding 1/2 inch all around, or draw a template freehand; cut out.
Pin template on a piece of felted wool; cut out. Repeat, flipping template to make another cutout that mirrors the first.
Stitch pieces, right sides facing, leaving a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Zigzag-stitch around seam to reinforce. Turn right side out.
If desired, finish with a drawstring (add a channel to hold it) or a button.