Get ready to give your zipper pouch game a majorly chic upgrade! The Hemingway Pouch Pattern by Center Street Quilts is a brilliant, quick-to-stitch project featuring a striking diagonal zipper design that looks sophisticated but is surprisingly simple to construct. Designed by Kristina Brinkerhoff, this pattern is a clever way to turn your favorite fat quarters or scrap piles into sleek, padded storage.

Whether you need a safe spot to tuck away your favorite fountain pens, a stylish Kindle sleeve, or a cozy travel nest for your iPad, this confident-beginner pattern delivers beautiful results fast.

Why the Hemingway Pouch is an Absolute Must-Sew:

That Diagonal Zipper: The unique, asymmetrical zipper orientation isn't just for looks—it creates a wide, angled opening that makes sliding items in and out incredibly easy.

Bonus "Zero-Waste" Project: Making the Large or Extra Large sizes? Don't throw away the diagonal corner fabric you trim off! The pattern includes instructions to transform that leftover quilted triangle into a matching mini pouch.

Four Versatile Sizes Included: No matter what you need to protect, there is a template-free size ready for it.

Stash Friendly: This pattern plays beautifully with fat eighths, fat quarters, or linen blends.

Finished Sizes:
Small: 4” x 8”
Medium: 7” x 8½”
Large: 9” x 12”
Extra Large: 11” x 13”

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Pattern Format: Printed

Pattern Return Policy: There are no refunds for patterns.

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Hemingway Pouch | Center Street Quilts