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Instructions: Sew a Delia phone pouch | Free pattern

22.04.2017 by Sabine Schmidt

Anleitung: Handytasche Delia nähen | Gratis Schnittmuster

Sew the practical Delia phone case: With my tutorial, it's also a great sewing project for beginners. Featuring many variations and a free pattern!

The most important things at a glance

  • The Delia phone case fits comfortably in the hand and is designed so that you can easily put the phone in and take it out
  • To ensure the phone is well-protected in the case, you should use cotton batting or Thermolam for reinforcement
  • In this post, you can download the patterns for three different versions of the little bag
  • The bag makes a lovely gift and even beginners can sew it in no time
  • If you can't get enough of my phone cases, take a look at this post: Sew the Delia phone case: for family celebrations

Why do I need a phone case?

What I really don't like: squeezing my phone out of a tight fabric skin—only to then laboriously wiggle it back in. So, I designed a phone case into which you can relaxingly slide your phone horizontally.

The phone is thus well-protected, doesn't get lost in the depths of your handbag, and is always quickly at hand when you need it.

I bought the phone* in the pictures (thanks for your recommendation, Jonas!) after I managed to save its somewhat aging predecessor from falling into the garden pond, only to have it subsequently smash corner-first onto a curbstone.

Do I hear someone laughing? Such a feat probably only happens to me. In any case, I am now really happy with the good piece—although I especially find the protective case itself just scream-worthy cool. ;)

Can you also sew the Delia phone case in different variations?

Definitely! I show you a few variations in my sewing tutorial; there are no limits to your imagination :)

Can beginners also sew the Delia phone case?

Of course! Delia is a super starter project for beginners. Just give it a try!

Is the Delia phone case also suitable for using up small fabric scraps?

Yes! You can use your fabric scraps very well for sewing. And then there will soon be room in the cupboard again for lovely new fabrics :)

Links marked with * are affiliate links: If you make a purchase through them, we receive a small commission. The price remains the same for you.

Step-by-step instructions

Instruction 1 / 2

Delia phone pouch: sew the basic version with bias binding

Follow the tutorial for the beginner-friendly basic version of the Delia phone pouch with bias binding. If you don't have much experience with bias binding yet, the version without curves is recommended.

You'll need fabric for the outside and lining, interfacing (cotton wadding or Thermolam), bias binding, hook-and-loop tape, sewing thread and the pattern (scalloped edge, shell edge or envelope).

  1. Step

    Cut out the pattern

    Print the pattern at 100% and cut it out.

    Cut the pattern once each from main fabric, lining and interfacing.

    Cut out the pattern
  2. Step

    Sew on the hook-and-loop tape

    Transfer the marking for the hook-and-loop tape on the flap to the lining fabric (pink) and sew on the loop side.

    Transfer the marking for the hook-and-loop tape on the pocket opening to the outer fabric and sew the hook side on there.

  3. Step

    Prepare the layers

    Place the main fabric and lining wrong sides together. Place the interfacing between the two fabrics.

    If it is fusible interfacing, press it onto the back of the outer fabric beforehand and let the fabric cool according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Prepare the layers
  4. Step

    Transfer markings and pin

    Now transfer the markings from the pattern to the lining fabric.

    Pin all three layers together well. Alternatively, you can also use temporary spray adhesive.

    Transfer markings and pin
  5. Step

    Finish the opening edge with bias binding

    Finish the opening edge of the pocket piece with bias binding. Start on the lining side.

    Then fold the bias binding over the edge and edgestitch it in place.

    Finish the opening edge with bias binding
  6. Step

    Fold and pin the pouch

    Now fold the finished edge up to the marking, pin it with a few pins and bind the pouch all the way round with bias binding.

    Fold and pin the pouch
  7. Step

    Sew bias binding all the way round

    Start at the lower edge by folding the ends of the bias binding approx. 1 cm inwards.

    Guide the bias binding carefully around the curves. Then here too you can fold the bias binding around the fabric edge and edgestitch it.

    Sew bias binding all the way round

Instruction 2 / 2

Delia phone pouch: sew the envelope version

An original phone pouch in an envelope design — a lovely gift for friends or family. In this version I use Thermolam to give the phone pouch more stability.

  1. Step

    Cut the fabric and join it with Thermolam

    Cut the pattern from a neutral fabric (e.g. linen) and place it on the Thermolam.

    Join both layers with temporary spray adhesive so that nothing can shift while appliquéing.

    Cut the fabric and join it with Thermolam
  2. Step

    Transfer markings and create the letter design

    Transfer the markings from the pattern to the fabric. The lines mark the fold edges of the pouch.

    In this middle section you can create the letter or postcard design, e.g. with air mail woven ribbon or homemade 'stamps' from pretty fabric designs.

    The back of the appliqués should have Vliesofix ironed on. Then iron them onto the desired spot and sew them down, e.g. with a zigzag stitch.

    Transfer markings and create the letter design
  3. Step

    Stamp on the address field

    Next, I added the address field with alphabet stamps.

    Stamp on the address field
  4. Step

    Sew the hook-and-loop tape onto the outer fabric and lining

    Now the hook-and-loop tape can be sewn onto the outer fabric and lining.

    To position it, you can for example cut out the markings in the pattern and transfer the cut-outs onto the fabric. Then sew on the hook-and-loop tape.

    Sew the hook-and-loop tape onto the outer fabric and lining
  5. Step

    Pin the layers together and finish the lower edge

    Pin all three layers together well as in the basic tutorial and finish the straight lower edge.

    Pin the layers together and finish the lower edge
  6. Step

    Fold the pouch piece and add bias binding

    Fold the pouch piece up to the upper marking and secure it with wonder clips.

    Then bind the pouch all the way round with bias binding.

    Fold the pouch piece and add bias binding
  7. Step

    Sew bias binding all the way round, done!

    Fold the bias binding neatly around the edges, guide it around the corners and edgestitch it in place with a straight stitch.

    Your envelope phone pouch is finished!

    Sew bias binding all the way round, done!

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Sabine

I come from Siegen-Wittgenstein, where I spent my childhood breaking in cows, jumping off haystacks and scraping a D- in needlework class.

Today, being creative feels like indescribable happiness to me – and it grows even more when I can share it with others. Since 2016 I have been celebrating my passion for sewing on this blog, and I love that sewing connects so many people.