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Ruched Happy Pouch Review and Giveaway

I had the pleasure of testing a pattern for Amy of During Quiet Time. It's her first pattern and it's a good one. Let me introduce to you the Ruched Happy Bag. This is my first try at the pattern. It worked out very well. Except my zipper is a little wonky. That's my own fault because I used a repurposed zipper.


It was so much fun I thought I'd try it again. This time I made a slight change by adding a handle on the side. This one was for my s-i-l for her birthday. She loved it. And said she'd have to hang on to it tight to keep it from her girls. I think this bag would work well for a pencil case too.




Would you like to win your own pattern? Just leave a comment on this post and on Monday I'll randomly choose a winner. If you'd like you can leave a comment with ideas of things to make for 10 year old boys.

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27 comments:

  1. LeslieJuly 1, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    i would not even know what to sew a 10 year old....belt? this is an adorable bag. thanks for having the giveaway

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  2. JacquelineJuly 1, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Ten year old boys.... wow. Ummm. Thats a danged good question. I would have no idea what to make - maybe a matchbox car carry all?

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  3. KristyJuly 1, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Very cute! I would love to win one of these patterns!

    As for 10 yo boys....mine are only 4 & 6, but I'm trying to get hubby to make these, http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/2011/05/marshmallow-guns-by-idea-room.html Don't they look fun??? :)

    Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Amy FriendJuly 1, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Your bags are beautiful! How about a freezer paper stencilled tee shirt for the 10 year old boy? Thank you for trying out the pattern for me.

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  5. MorganJuly 1, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Hm...10 year old boy. How bout something that can be used to store secret things in his secret hideout. Like a bucket/bag/gathering pouch. Yeah, my oldest is 2. This is a stab in the dark.

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  6. CindyJuly 1, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    It's a cute little bag! BTW, Your sewing room looks great. You got some really great scores with the furniture.

    10 year old boy sewing...clothes: t-shirts, hoodies, long shorts, rashguards non-clothes: that's a bit harder hmm, for my 10 year old I'd probably make a case/bag for his Nintendo DS or a mat/bag for storing legos or a beach towel that folds into a bag (P has one of those that my mom made and he uses it whenever we head to the waterpark/beach)

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  7. RebeccaJuly 1, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I like them Alisa! My suggestions are duffel bag, pencil case and covered binder, sunglasses pouch, and covered bulletin or magnet board.

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  8. LisaJuly 2, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    I love these bags, and have 4 girls who would love them too! I agree they would make great (and durable) pencil cases

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  9. LauraJuly 2, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    I love these bags, they are such cute little clutches.

    For a ten year old boy, sorry, I have no clue!

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  10. LisaJuly 2, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I would love to win the pattern to these bags!

    My son is 9, and some things he loves are a place to keep his earned money... think wallet or secret stash bag. Another thing is an organizer to hang off the edge of his loft bed for books and treasures that will keep them out of the reach of his toddler sister!

    lisami72@gmail.com

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  11. JennyrooJuly 2, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Hmmm, my boys are 5, 3, and newborn so I don't know what 10 year old boys might like yet...

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  12. mellowpuffJuly 2, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Thank you for the chance of a Ruched Happy Bag!

    I don't know any 10 year old boys, so not really sure what sorts of things they're into... but how about a pin/memo board for his room, a sports bag, softie monster (eg http://craftblog.com.au/2008/10/08/not-so-scary-monsters/ or http://thinkliz.com/2009/02/13/softie-bat-monster-free-pattern/ ) or a swimming bag since it is summer? :-)

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  13. GillJuly 2, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Such a cute pattern!
    When my boys were younger (around 10/11 I guess) I made them all a quilt signed by their classmates as they moved on to secondary school!

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  14. MaryBethJuly 2, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Cute bags. I'd love to win this pattern.

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  15. D-LJuly 2, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    CUTE! I like to make personalized containers for that age. Something that can hold legos, characters, etc.

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  16. memmensJuly 2, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    They look great - well done! 10 yr old boys? I have a boy so although he's not yet 2 I guess I should get thinking. How about a messenger bag in some I suppose 'cool' fabric, not sure what a 10yr old might think is cool though!

    Giveaway on my blog too - closing tomorrow, pop on over
    http://mary.emmens.co.uk

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  17. maria swainJuly 2, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    A real cutie and a sure winner, would love to win this pattern and I could make them for gifts.

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  18. Quilts And PiecesJuly 2, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    I"ve been eyeing Amy's pattern all this week! I would love, love, love to win. I have 3 young adult girls who would love mom to make them some. But first - I would make one for me! 10 yr old boys are hard. Mine wanted a big floor pillow so I made him a funky quilting floor pillow.

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  19. ShellyJuly 2, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Goodness! This little bag would be perfect for holding all the "randoms" in the bottom of my purse! I would love to win a copy of the pattern!

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  20. hueiseiJuly 2, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Thanks for the nice giveaway chance.. Lovely pouch.. I would love to make one for my self too...
    Sorry because I have no clue what a 10 yrs old boy want.. I have a 12 yrs old cousin who always stick to the computer to play the Facebook online game which I think is not a good way...

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  21. aksherryJuly 2, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    cute bags. Sadly, I can't help you with the boys. I have three girls.

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  22. JenelleJuly 2, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Wow sewing for men and boys can be so hard (unless they happen to be tiny little guys). I would say maybe you could make some activity totes or pouches to hold pencils and markers, legos, or trading cards (that kind of thing). Then you keep his stuff together, portable, and organized (bonus for you!).

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  23. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    I make monster balls for little boys. Just use an everyday fabric ball pattern, but add a face, fangs, ears, arms and legs! They are so fun and boys and girls love them!

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  24. Mama LuscoJuly 2, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Great bags! My 10 yr old boy is neglected in the sewing department, too :) I do make him long shorts with cargo pockets that he really likes. A new backpack is another idea. Thank you! mamalusco at ortelco dot net

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  25. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Ideas for a 10 yr old boy... How about a 'panel' of different size pockets that hangs on the back of a door for all the odds & ends that don't have a place. Or a pouch that attaches (with velcro) to his bike between the bars. Maybe a wall pouch with pockets that hangs from the top bunk and hangs right beside his pillow for books and a flashlight for bedtime reading. How come all the ideas I have are related to keeping things organized and in their place :-) ?? Karen K

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  26. twelfthzodiacJuly 4, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Yikes, 10 yr old boys...that's a tricky one!
    The boys I know are 4 & 7 and they still love anything I make! I made cute little pink heart shaped purses for my nieces for Valentine's day, the 4 yr old boy cried because he wanted one too!
    Maybe a cool pencil case with robots/stripes/whatever he likes for fabric?

    These ruched bags are *so* cute!

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  27. AnonymousJuly 5, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    I love your bag!!! And the way you did the zipper! Love your sister Karen Marie!

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