The 5x7 Soft Pocket Pages are the third set in the 5x7 In The Hoop Mini Series.  Thank you to everyone who preordered this series!

The 5x7 Soft Pocket Page Set consists of four different pages.  Each page is made entirely in one hooping with no hand sewing required!  Each page has two ribbon loops along the right hand side.  After stitching the desired number of pages, simply tie the bottom and top loops together with a pretty ribbon bow to finish them off! An inner fleece layer gives the pages stability and helps protect delicate embroidery scissors, etc.

Page fronts

Each pocket page has a pocket on both the front and the back side of the page.  Two of the pocket pages have divided front pockets.  The diagonal divided pocket page has two pockets on the front page.  The bottom divided pocket page has 6 small pockets on the front page which are the perfect size for holding gel pens, crayons, crochet hooks, pencils, etc.

Page backs

The 5x7 Soft Pocket Pages can be stitched to create a variety of "books".  Ours holds all the art supplies a little one needs for portable crafty fun!

The 5x7 Soft Pocket pages can also hold crochet hooks, scissors, needles, patterns, cross stitch supplies, hand sewing supplies, etc.

Recipe cards will fit nicely inside the Soft Pocket pages!

You're sure to find many uses for these very quick and easy to make pages!

The 5x7 Soft Pocket Pages Set includes:

5x7 Bottom Pocket Page

5x7 Divided Bottom Pocket Page

5x7 Diagonal Pocket Page

5x7 Divided Diagonal Pocket Page

 $15.00

Complete instructions can be found at the bottom of this page.

To purchase the 5x7 Pocket Pages set, please click on the add to cart button (includes pes, jef & hus formats):

Pocket Page Instructions:

For diagonal pocket pages, cut 2 10x12" pieces of fabric and fold in half  and press so they are 10x6".

For bottom pocket pages, cut 2 6x9" pieces of fabric and fold in half and press so they are 6x4.5".

Cut 2 3" pieces of 1/4" ribbon.

1.  Hoop one layer of cutaway stabilizer.

Center a 7x9" piece of fleece on top of hoop.

Cover the fleece with a 7x9" piece of fabric.

Stitch first color to secure and to stitch pocket placement line.

2.  Place folded fabric on top of design so folded edge is even with pocket placement line and lower portion of design below pocket line is completely covered.

Stitch second color to secure and to stitch divider lines if applicable.

3.  Stitch third color (first ribbon loop placement line).

 Fold one piece of ribbon in half to form a loop.  Place loop centered over ribbon loop placement line so loop extends inside design area and approximately 1/2" of cut ends extend outside design area.  Tape securely in place.

Stitch fourth color to secure.

Stitch fifth color (second ribbon loop placement line).

 Fold one piece of ribbon in half to form a loop.  Place loop centered over ribbon loop placement line so loop extends inside design area and approximately 1/2" of cut ends extend outside design area.  Tape securely in place.

Stitch sixth color to secure.

 4. Place second folded piece of fabric on top of design so folded edge is even with first piece of folded fabric and entire design area below pocket placement line is completely covered.

Stitch seventh color to secure.

5.  Place a second piece of 7x9" fabric on top of design FACE DOWN.

Stitch final color to secure.

Remove from hoop.  Trim around perimeter of design leaving approximately 1/4" seam allowance.  Clip curves well.

Turn right side out and press.

Flip top pocket to back of design and press.

Stack finished pocket pages on top of each other with ribbon loops on the left hand side.

Cut 2 pieces of 1/4" ribbon to finish.

Use one piece of ribbon to thread through top loops of pages and tie in a bow.

Repeat with second piece of ribbon on bottom loops.

I used 13" pieces of ribbons to finish a 4 page book.

You're finished!