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March 23, 2015 ·

Spring Ribbon Zipper Pouch

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Do you follow Bonnie Christine? Bonnie designs gorgeous patterns for fabric and ribbons (among other things!). This new line of ribbons was inspired by her love of nature, sunshine, gardens, flowers, and flying creatures. When I first found Bonnie’s blog and fabrics, I was immediately drawn to her happy patterns and fresh colors. Her work reflects her joy in creating beautiful things.

I am excited to be part of this blog tour, sharing creative ideas for using this lovely ribbon! (While this particular ribbon is no longer available, Renaissance Ribbons still stocks lots of beautiful floral ribbons to use for sewing projects.)

Ribbon Zipper Pouch | Bridesmaid Gift Idea | Radiant Home Studio
bonnie christine ribbon tour

The beautiful florals and joyful colors of these ribbons and fabrics reminded me of a friend’s vintage wedding. I thought the fabric and ribbons would make lovely little purses, perfect for handmade bridesmaid gifts. Can’t you just imagine a flower girl dressed in blush-colored butterfly fabric with matching ribbons in her hair and on her basket? So cute! It makes me want to help someone plan their wedding…

Renaissance Ribbon Zipper Pouch | Bridesmaid Gift Idea | Bonnie Christine | Radiant Home Studio

I used my Fairport Purse & Pouch pattern (which has been discontinued) to make a zippered clutch with Bonnie’s Orchard Blossom fabric, white linen, and the Pink & Yellow Sweet Floral ribbon. I made the smaller size and added a wrist strap. Embellishing a zipper pouch with ribbon is a quick and easy upgrade. Before you stitch the sides of the pouch together, just line up the ribbon below the zipper and topstitch along each edge. You could also try adding some ribbon to the wrist strap. Any basic pouch pattern could be used to create a pretty ribbon zipper pouch.

Renaissance Ribbon Zipper Pouch | Bridesmaid Gift Idea | Bonnie Christine | Radiant Home Studio
Renaissance Ribbon Zipper Pouch | Bridesmaid Gift Idea | Bonnie Christine | Radiant Home Studio

On Friday, Bethany at Bee Always Blooming, shared her pretty dream catcher decoration. The lace mixed with Bonnie’s coordinating fabrics and ribbons fit perfectly with the vintage wedding I was imagining. Next up on the blog tour is Amy at Cozy Reverie, so be sure to check back tomorrow to see how she has used Bonnie’s ribbons and fabric!

You can see all the Ribbon Blog Tour details and participants on Bonnie’s website!

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  1. Audrey says

    March 23, 2015 at 8:21 pm

    This is our favorite combination of fabric and ribbon too! You probably guessed that since we used the very same fabric and ribbons on our stop on the ribbon blog tour! A clutch is a great use…we just might have enough fabric left to make one!

    • Sara Curtis says

      March 23, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      Thanks ladies! You could do a cute little girls purse to by adding a short thin strap at the top of my purse or something similar!

  2. Jamie says

    March 24, 2015 at 1:26 pm

    This is such a beautiful clutch! I love the combination of fabrics that you used.

    • Sara Curtis says

      March 26, 2015 at 8:11 am

      Thank you Jamie! Bonnie’s fabrics all look so pretty together. It was difficult to decide which to use!

  3. Marni @ HaberdasheryFun says

    March 27, 2015 at 12:44 pm

    Love Love your pouch. The fabric combo is gorgeous!

    • Sara Curtis says

      March 31, 2015 at 6:50 am

      Thank you Marni! I think all of Bonnie’s fabrics and ribbons are gorgeous. It’s hard to go wrong mixing and matching them 🙂

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