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How to Make a Zip Pouch with Ruffle – Learn to Sew

March 20, 2020 By: Melanie

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Today we are learning how to make a zip pouch with a ruffle as part of the Learn to Sew series! I love how these turned out, how cute right?! Zip pouches are a great way to learn how to insert a zipper. Zippers aren’t scary, I promise! When I first started sewing, I was […]

Zippered Box Pouch Easy Sewing Project – No Raw Edges

December 14, 2019 By: Melanie

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Hi friends! For today’s tutorial we are revisiting the zippered box pouch, but this time with now raw edges. My popular box pouch from several years ago has helped so many people make box pouches and I’m so happy about that! Full written pattern with various size options at the bottom of this post. The […]

Easy Zippered Vinyl Box Pouch Video Tutorial – Beginner Friendly

June 21, 2019 By: Melanie

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Look how cute and handy this vinyl box pouch is?! I love how quick and simple they are – a great summer project! How to Sew a Vinyl Box Pouch Materials: ( 1) 8 x 12 piece of clear vinyl of choice for the size made in the video. Can be found in the upholstery […]

Glitter Vinyl Sensory Zip Pouch Sewing Tutorial

April 5, 2019 By: Melanie

Hey Everyone! I’m really excited to share my latest glitter vinyl zip pouch tutorial with you, my daughter is flipping out about this Glitter Vinyl Sensory Zip Pouch and I think you’ll love making these. My last tutorial utilized mermaid vinyl to create a wallet, today we are making a zip pouch from clear vinyl […]

Small Box Easy Zipper Pouch Tutorial with Handle – Easy Sewing Project

May 2, 2018 By: Melanie

If you sew like me, you know it’s always nice to have a little stock pile of handmade zip pouches for those last minute birthday gifts and teacher appreciation weeks!  Even my girlfriends raid my stash and give me a few bucks when they are in need of a quick gift. This is going to […]

Stand-up Zip Pouch Tutorial

July 10, 2015 By: Melanie

Happy Friday Everyone! I have a new tutorial for you today!  I made this stand-up zip pouch as part of a DIY Wedding Collaboration with some other Kin Community YouTube Channels.  This is a great pattern to use and embellish for a wedding AND you can make the bag in different fabrics for future gifts, […]

Pencil Pouch Video Tutorial

August 26, 2014 By: Melanie

Hey Everyone!  Last week I was trying to decide which tutorial to film next.  My plan was to do a crochet tutorial, but I was worried I wouldn’t get it done in time (crochet tutes take forever!).  I was looking at my fabric and thought… Oh my goodness!   I need to do a back […]

Easy Zippered Box Pouch Tutorial

May 2, 2014 By: Melanie

Hey Everyone! I have ready a very highly requested sewing tutorial!  An easy zippered box pouch!  Super fun, fast and easy to make these are perfect gifts.  These don’t require a ton of fabric, so you can use some really fun fabric combinations. Melanie’s Easy Zippered Box Pouch Interested in a stand up zip pouch and […]

Basic Zippered Pouch Tutorial

January 8, 2013 By: Melanie

Hey Everybody!  I have got a great new video up on my YouTube Channel with step by step instructions for making a basic zippered pouch!  I hope you find this helpful for conquering those zippers, trying something new or just a fun little project!  I go through each step, so a beginner or novice sewer […]

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