Wooden kiss lock frame pouch bag

When I spotted this beautiful 6" wooden kiss lock frame at a local craft shop, I couldn't resist picking it up. It came with a set of small screws—perfect for securely fastening the layers of fabric sandwiched together.

There’s something so satisfying about that click of a wooden kiss lock frame closing around your handmade creation. These retro-inspired pouches are perfect for carrying small essentials—or gifting with flair.

Feel free to download the paper template I used for this bag.

🧵 Materials You’ll Need:

• Outer fabric: 2 pieces (10" x 14") – quilting cotton or linen works beautifully

• Lining fabric: 2 pieces (10" x 14")

• Fusible fleece, foam or batting: 2 pieces (approx. 9.5" x 13.5")

• 6" wooden kiss lock frame 

• Coordinating thread

• Fabric glue (optional, but helpful for positioning)

• Your usual sewing tools: scissors/rotary cutter, pins or clips, iron, sewing machine

✂️ TIP: If you're using directional fabric, make sure your pattern faces up from the bottom of the pouch!

Step 1: Cut your outer and lining fabrics using this template. 

As my main fabric wasn't directional, I cut it as a one piece, rather than 2, shortening the central part (bottom seam allowance line).

Step 2: Fuse the Fleece

Iron the fusible fleece (or foam) to the wrong side of your outer fabric pieces or simply quilt the batting to the main fabric for more textured look, like I did.

This gives your pouch structure and a soft feel.

Step 3: Sew the Outer & Lining Pieces

Outer Fabric: Place right sides together and sew around the sides and bottom using a 1/2 " seam allowance.

Lining Fabric: Repeat the same process but leave a 2–3" turning gap at the bottom.

Step 4: Join Outer and Lining

1. Turn the outer pouch right side out. Keep the lining inside out.

2. Nest the outer pouch inside the lining—right sides should be facing.

3. Align and clip top edges and sew around the entire top curve.

4. Pull the outer pouch through the gap you left in the lining.

5. Stitch the gap closed with a small ladder stitch or machine-stitch close to the edge.

6. Push the lining into the pouch and give everything a good press.

Step 5:  Attach the Wooden Frame

1. Slide the top edge of your pouch into the frame evenly.

2. You can use a small amount of fabric glue to hold it in place.

3. Use the screws to fix everything together for extra security.

4. Repeat on the other side.

I also stitched up a matching fabric and my Adventale Renaissance ribbon handle, embellished with piping for an extra touch of flair.

I hope that this was helpful! I certainly loved creating mine!!!

xx,

Katarina

When I spotted this beautiful 6" wooden kiss lock frame at a local craft shop, I couldn't resist picking it up. It came with a set of small screws—perfect for securely fastening the layers of fabric sandwiched together.

There’s something so satisfying about that click of a wooden kiss lock frame closing around your handmade creation. These retro-inspired pouches are perfect for carrying small essentials—or gifting with flair.

Feel free to download the paper template I used for this bag.

🧵 Materials You’ll Need:

• Outer fabric: 2 pieces (10" x 14") – quilting cotton or linen works beautifully

• Lining fabric: 2 pieces (10" x 14")

• Fusible fleece, foam or batting: 2 pieces (approx. 9.5" x 13.5")

• 6" wooden kiss lock frame 

• Coordinating thread

• Fabric glue (optional, but helpful for positioning)

• Your usual sewing tools: scissors/rotary cutter, pins or clips, iron, sewing machine

✂️ TIP: If you're using directional fabric, make sure your pattern faces up from the bottom of the pouch!

Step 1: Cut your outer and lining fabrics using this template. 

As my main fabric wasn't directional, I cut it as a one piece, rather than 2, shortening the central part (bottom seam allowance line).

Step 2: Fuse the Fleece

Iron the fusible fleece (or foam) to the wrong side of your outer fabric pieces or simply quilt the batting to the main fabric for more textured look, like I did.

This gives your pouch structure and a soft feel.

Step 3: Sew the Outer & Lining Pieces

Outer Fabric: Place right sides together and sew around the sides and bottom using a 1/2 " seam allowance.

Lining Fabric: Repeat the same process but leave a 2–3" turning gap at the bottom.

Step 4: Join Outer and Lining

1. Turn the outer pouch right side out. Keep the lining inside out.

2. Nest the outer pouch inside the lining—right sides should be facing.

3. Align and clip top edges and sew around the entire top curve.

4. Pull the outer pouch through the gap you left in the lining.

5. Stitch the gap closed with a small ladder stitch or machine-stitch close to the edge.

6. Push the lining into the pouch and give everything a good press.

Step 5:  Attach the Wooden Frame

1. Slide the top edge of your pouch into the frame evenly.

2. You can use a small amount of fabric glue to hold it in place.

3. Use the screws to fix everything together for extra security.

4. Repeat on the other side.

I also stitched up a matching fabric and my Adventale Renaissance ribbon handle, embellished with piping for an extra touch of flair.

I hope that this was helpful! I certainly loved creating mine!!!

xx,

Katarina