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The ENCIRCLE Pouch is a modern pouch pattern with a circular front and back panel wrapped by a curved gusset. It has a simple drawstring closure and can be provided with slip and/or elasticated pockets both externally and internally. Make yourself a practical set of pouches with a clean, graphic aesthetic and an interesting method of construction. Beautiful and a seriously enjoyable sew!
Sizes? There are four sizes, Mini, Small, Medium & Large, with strap and pocket options to play with.
Pockets? Externally and internally you can choose to add a Circle Slip Pocket and/or a Circle Elastic Pocket.
Straps? The medium and large sizes can be provided with either a side strap or a pair of hand straps. (The large ENCIRCLE Pouch makes for a lovely, compact project bag!)
The lining and outer bags are made using the same construction method, keeping it simple while at the same time giving you options to play with.
Dimensions:
The Mini ENCIRCLE Pouch has the following approximate finished dimensions: 15cm (6”) tall x 18cm (7") wide at the main opening x 8cm (3") deep at the base. The circle panel has a finished diameter of 12.5cm (5").
The Small ENCIRCLE Pouch has the following approximate finished dimensions: 18cm (7”) tall x 22cm (8 1/2") wide at the main opening x 9cm (3 1/2") deep at the base. The circle panel has a finished diameter of 15cm (6").
The Medium ENCIRCLE Pouch has the following approximate finished dimensions: 21cm (8”) tall x 26cm (10") wide at the main opening x 11cm (4 1/4") deep at the base. The circle panel has a finished diameter of 17.5cm (7").
The Large ENCIRCLE Pouch has the following approximate finished dimensions: 27cm (10 1/2”) tall x 33cm (13") wide at the main opening x 14cm (5 1/2") deep at the base. The circle panel has a finished diameter of 22.5cm (9").
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Sewalong?
The ENCIRCLE Pouch Sewalong took place in March & April 2025 and the YouTube sewalong videos can still be viewed here!
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Confident Beginner
The ENCIRCLE Pouch construction is straightforward but a little unusual - trust the tutorial and enjoy the process!
The trickiest element in making the ENCIRCLE Pouch is handling the curve of the front and back circles, the mini size being the trickiest to handle. The drawstring closure is a lovely and easy closure technique to learn. The lining and outer bags are made with the same construction, with pocket options that can be used internally and externally. As always, my hope is that this comprehensive tutorial will empower any adventurous beginner to tackle all elements with confidence.
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DIGITAL DOWNLOAD INCLUDES A ZIPPED FILE CONTAINING:
- A detailed, extensive, illustrated step-by-step PDF tutorial to guide you in confidently sewing your own ENCIRCLE Pouch
- A tiled print at home A4 PDF pattern file
- A tiled print at home Letter page PDF pattern file
- A0 copyshop pattern file
- A layered PDF projector pattern file
Upon purchase you will be sent a link to the zipped pattern file that lasts for 24 hours after purchase - but don’t worry! Should you need to access your pattern at a later date just click on the original email to be sent a new one. For your own convenience we do advise that you download and save your files securely on your computer upon purchase.
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Outer Fabric:
Mid to heavy-weight stable fabrics. Mid to heavy-weight canvas, oilskin/waxed canvas, upholstery fabrics, denim, stable mid to heavy weight linen. For a more relaxed pouch, lighter mid-weight fabrics can also be used, such as corduroy, twill, lighter canvases. Quantities of fabric vary depending on size, option and colour blocking choices. The largest size requires up to 60cm (3/4 yd) of 110cm/42" wide outer fabric.
Lining Fabric:
Mid to light-weight stable fabrics. Cotton, quilting cotton, linen, light/mid-weight cotton canvas, waterproof canvas. Quantities of fabric vary depending on size, option and colour blocking choices. The largest size requires up to 70cm (3/4 yd) of 110cm/42" wide lining fabric.
The above fabrics are suggested as guidance. You can probably successfully make an ENCIRCLE Pouch out of any fabric, so have fun experimenting! A very heavy and stable fabric will be the trickiest to sew with, especially in handling the small curves of the smaller sizes, so if in doubt a lighter fabric will be easier to work with.
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NOTIONS required include (depending on your option choice):
Drawstring Cord: 2 x lengths of drawstring such as waxed cotton, shoe lace or leather cord in the following lengths: Mini: 2 x 55cm (22") drawstring, Small: 2 x 65cm (26") drawstring, Medium: 2 x 75cm (30") drawstring, Large: 2 x 90cm (36") drawstring
OPTIONAL: Snap Fixing: a 12mm (1/2") anorak type snap fixing to optionally secure an (optional) internal or external Circle Slip Pocket.
OPTIONAL : Elastic: 0.5cm (3/16") - 1cm (3/8") wide elastic to restrain an (optional) internal or external Circle Elastic Pocket in the following lengths: Mini: 2 x 18cm (7") elastic, Small: 2 x 20cm (8") elastic, Medium: 2 x 23cm (9") elastic, Large: 2 x 29cm (12") elastic.
OPTIONAL: Side/Hand Straps: (Medium & Large Sizes) Side Strap: Medium: 1 x 44cm (17 1/2") of 25mm (1") cotton webbing, Large: 1 x 50cm (20]") of 25mm (1") cotton webbing. Hand Straps: Medium: 2 x 40cm (16") of 25mm (1") cotton webbing, Large: 2 x 44cm (17 1/2") of 25mm (1") cotton webbing.
INTERFACING:
Depending on your fabric choice, the ENCIRCLE Pouch can be made with or without overall interfacing of the outer or lining fabrics.
Lots of heavy weight canvas / waxed canvas / denim fabrics may not require interfacing at all. However, many lovely printed canvases come in a mid-weight that may benefit from some additional reinforcement. The use of localised reinforcement of snap locations is suggested. Further guidance on interfacing is given in the tutorial.
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Huge thank you to a wonderful team of testers who provided excellent feedback and inspirational sewing.
All photos by In Complete Stitches with the exception of tester photos shown by:
www.instagram.com/bergmar_handmade/
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“A well written pattern for a beautiful pouch. I have made the medium one but definitively will make the other sizes too.” M. Van Beurden, March 2025. Stars: 5/5
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“I love all the incomplete stitches patterns. They are very well explained easy to follow . And when there is some video support they are over the top. I do recommend this pattern!!!” R. Mira Cruz, March 2025. Stars: 5/5
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“Hello, I love your designs and patterns because they are so versatile, offering different ideas for their creation. I have bought several and they are always new and different ideas. The only thing I would add is a tutorial with photos. Personally, I find them easier when it comes to identifying the external/internal fabrics and their seams, although I understand that you prefer the tutorial with drawings, as that is your preference. Thank you very much.” M. Luisa De Benito, Feb 2025. Stars: 4/5
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“I absolutely love your designs for their simplicity. Your pattern instructions are so clear and give so many customisable options. I particularly appreciate the graphic design style of layout. A diagram can be so clearly understood. I think I nearly have all your patterns. Not made them all but I am working on it. Keep it up.” S. Dale, Feb 2025. Stars 5/5
