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January 17, 2017 by: Melanie

DIY Mini Plush Pouch with Faux Leather Tassel

I’m excited to be making this DIY Mini Plush Pouch with Faux Leather Tassel as part of the Crafty De-Stash Challenge! I’m joining many other bloggers as we use products only from our craft stashes this month. This post contains affiliate links. 

Everything is cozier in plush, right? Slippers, stuffed animals, those plush keychains that are all the rage right now– plush is currently soft AND trendy. I’m using a new plush mat that I’ve had in my craft stash for probably a year and a half. I didn’t want to toss it, but it has taken me this long to figure out what to do with it. That’s ok, because I’m happy with the result.

Break out the needle and thread and make this DIY Mini Plush Pouch to store your lipstick, tissues, or anything else that will fit. I’m sharing the tutorial for the size that I created my project, but feel free to use different dimensions to make the Plush Pouch larger. Do you have a Cricut Explore Air? Then you’ll be able to make this Plush Pouch even fancier with a Faux Leather Tassel!

DIY Mini Plush Pouch with Faux Leather Tassel

Supplies:

Plush Pouch:

  • Plush material
  • Fabric scissors
  • Liner material (like a patterned cotton)
  • Peltex (if you have never used Peltex, see my first experience and description of it over on this post)
  • Sewing machine
  • Hand sewing needle
  • Coordinating thread
  • A closure: I’m using velcro, but you can also use a snap closure or any other type of closure that you choose.

DIY Mini Plush Pouch with Faux Leather Tassel

Faux Leather Tassel:

  • Cricut Explore Air 2
  • Cricut StrongGrip Cutting Mat
  • Cricut Faux Leather

The finished size of this mini pouch is 5″ by 6.5.”

Step 1

Cut one piece of plush and one piece of liner material, each 5.5″ by 7.” Depending on what type of plush that you are using, the plush may begin to flake on the rough, cut edges. Handle the plush piece carefully.

Cut a piece of Peltex to 5″ by 6.5.”

Step 2

Follow the directions on the Peltex to adhere the Peltex to the WRONG side of the liner material.

DIY Mini Plush Pouch with Faux Leather Tassel

Step 3

Pin the plush piece and the liner piece together, RIGHT sides together.

Step 4

Sew around the pinned piece, making sure to leave a several inch gap for turning. The Peltex is quite stiff. I left almost an entire edge open for turning. If you’ve never used Peltex before, this is a much older post that I did after I had used Peltex for the first time!

Trim the corners.

Step 5

Turn the piece right side out.

DIY Mini Plush Pouch with Faux Leather Tassel

Step 6

Fold up the bottom portion of the pouch and pin.

DIY Mini Plush Pouch with Faux Leather Tassel

Step 7

The combination of the plush and the Peltex makes the piece too thick for most normal home sewing machines. Grab the hand needle and thread and stitch the edges of the pouch closed.

DIY Mini Plush Pouch with Faux Leather Tassel

Step 8

Add your choice of closure. I used fabric glue and a piece of velcro, but for a more professional look, a snap would be better.

DIY Mini Plush Pouch with Faux Leather Tassel

Optional: DIY Faux Leather Tassel

If you have a Cricut Explore Air, pull it out to make this cute tassel embellishment!

Faux Leather Tassel made with the Cricut Explore Air 2

This is one of the Make It Now projects from Cricut. The Make It Now projects are awesome because they are instant projects- simply pull up the project and cut! If you have Cricut Access, then this project is included. If you’re unsure if you need Cricut Access, be sure to read my thoughts on the subscription.

Faux Leather Tassel made with the Cricut Explore Air 2

Faux Leather Tassel made with the Cricut Explore Air 2

The tassel cut longer than I wanted for the pouch, so I trimmed it down a bit.

Use coordinating thread and a hand sewing needle to attach the tassel to the pouch.

Faux Leather Tassel made with the Cricut Explore Air 2

 

vFaux Leather Tassel made with the Cricut Explore Air 2

This would also be a cute way to give a gift card!

Faux Leather Tassel made with the Cricut Explore Air 2

Faux Leather Tassel made with the Cricut Explore Air 2

 

Faux Leather Tassel made with the Cricut Explore Air 2

 

Looking for more Cricut projects? Check out the Cricut Class page, full of tutorials, information, and more!

A page of tips, projects, tutorials and information from a Cricut Crafter. This page is updated frequently!

 

And see more de-stashing projects below!

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Comments

  1. [email protected] Days says

    January 17, 2017 at 6:36 am

    I love the pouch! So cute!

  2. Sue Purdy says

    January 17, 2017 at 10:12 am

    These are so cute and precious. I’d like to make several in all different colours. Thanks so much for sharing.

  3. Ali B says

    January 17, 2017 at 11:11 am

    So cute! I’ve never worked with plush before, but they have some great color options that I would love to try out.

  4. Deborah says

    January 17, 2017 at 11:52 am

    OH my goodness. That is so clever. I was just looking at these little tassels. Guess I need to make one 🙂

  5. Amaia says

    January 17, 2017 at 11:52 am

    I love how fluffy this pouch looks! And the tassel makes it super chic!

  6. Michelle James says

    January 17, 2017 at 2:40 pm

    I love this little pouch! I bet it could be used as a business card holder! Love the color too.

  7. Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says

    January 17, 2017 at 2:49 pm

    My daughter would love something like this. Visiting from Crafty Destash.

  8. Molly says

    January 17, 2017 at 4:33 pm

    Seriously so cute! I love the color you picked. Great was to use your supplies 🙂 Pinning now!

  9. Debrashoppeno5 says

    January 17, 2017 at 7:49 pm

    This is so adorable. I never realized you can make a tassel using a Cricut. I really need to get one!

  10. Denise says

    January 17, 2017 at 8:18 pm

    My girls would adore this and I love the idea of using it as a gift card holder. Thanks for the inspiration.

  11. Emily says

    January 17, 2017 at 10:48 pm

    I love having little pouches to corral things in my purse. Cute

  12. LydiaF says

    January 19, 2017 at 1:22 pm

    I use various sized pouches to organize my purse. This is so cute! Love the plush fabric.

  13. Pam Larmore says

    January 21, 2017 at 12:49 pm

    What an awesome project. I love the fuzzy fabric for a little pouch. Everyone needs a little pouch to keep small things organized.

  14. Megan says

    January 22, 2017 at 8:00 pm

    How adorable is this!? I love the faux fur.

   
   
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