The Traverse Pouch is a structured, travel-ready pouch designed to keep your essentials organized with a clean, elevated look. With its sleek profile and thoughtful construction, Traverse offers a balance of function and simplicity that works just as well at home as it does on the go.
 
The spacious interior easily accommodates everyday items, while the structured shape helps everything stay neatly in place. An optional hot tool wrap add-on expands its functionality, allowing you to safely store and transport styling tools while keeping everything contained and organized.
 
Whether used as a toiletry pouch, tool bag, or everyday organizer, Traverse is designed to move seamlessly from daily routines to travel with a polished, intentional feel.
 
Have a stash of cotton scraps? The one-piece exterior makes a great foundation for piecing and quilting for a fully custom look!
 
 
Traverse Pouch Video Tour:  https://youtu.be/6_colErVlS0
 
 
PATTERN FEATURES
 
Fully lined interior with a clean finish (no binding required)
Structured design with boxed corners for stability and shape
Spacious zippered main compartment with wide opening
Exterior carry handle for easy grab-and-go use
Interior slip pocket for added organization
Optional hot tool wrap add-on that doubles as a protective mat
Versatile design suitable for travel, toiletries, tech, and everyday essentials
Beginner-friendly construction with a polished result
Written instructions with detailed photos
YouTube/Video Tutorial Links
Printable, Projector, and A0 Files
 
 
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
 
Pouch: 15.5” W x 4.25” H x 4.5” D
Wrap: 9.75” W x 7” H

 
MATERIALS
 
Fabric Requirements
1/2 yard non-directional quilting cotton or cotton canvas (more if quilting) for Exterior
1/2 yard non-directional quilting cotton or cotton canvas for Lining
 
*Natural fiber lining is recommended for use with hot tools; otherwise fabric choice is flexible.
 
Interfacing/Stabilizer
 
17.25” x 21” Foam or Fleece (19.25” x 23” if quilting)
10.75” x 7.75” Thermal Batting (e.g. Insul-Bright or equivalent) (12.75” x 9.75” if quilting)
Woven Interfacing (only if using Cotton Woven fabric for Lining) 
 
Hardware
(1) 22” #5 Zipper Tape
(1) #5 Zipper Pull
 
Other Materials
8” 5/8” Fold-Over Elastic (FOE)
Double-sided table (DST)
Sewing stiletto 
Loop turner or safety pin
Disappearing marking tool
Lighter
Basting Spray
Pinking Shears
 
 
SKILL LEVEL
The Traverse Pouch is categorized as a beginner pattern; only basic sewing knowledge is needed. There is a full video sew along included with the pattern for visual learners and those who prefer a little more detail about sewing bags.
 
 
TRAVERSE FABRIC DESIGN
Love the Traverse fabric used to make the TRAVERSE POUCH? By purchasing this pattern, buyer will receive a one-time code to preorder this fabric on any base at a 10% discount. Traverse fabric can be found in out Pick-A-Print section.
 
Traverse Fabric:  https://www.thestyledmagnolia.com/product-page/pick-a-print-traverse
 
 
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TAKE NOTE
**This is not a physical bag. Due to this being an instant download there will be no refunds for digital products.**