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Julia of Bayhill Studio is back with us today with another very “sweet” sewing tutorial! Learn how to make a cute candy applique zip pouch with her free pattern and video tutorial. If you liked the Upcycled Candy Bag Zip Bags she shared earlier, then you’ll love today’s project. Are you looking for the perfect…
Upcycle the bags and wrappers from your favorite candy into these cute and useful zip bags. Learn how to do it with our free Candy Bag Zip Pouch sewing pattern and video. Hello friends! It’s Julia from Bayhill Studio. Every Easter and Halloween, we find ourselves with far too much candy, and with that comes…
Create a stylish and oh so useful zippered pouch with our free Color-Blocked Zip Pouch Sewing Pattern. This clutch is simple to construct and makes a great gift! Oh, how I love a simple zip pouch! I think they may be one of my favorite things to sew! I remember the first time I made…
Create a set of zip pouches inspired by your Hogwarts house with this free striped zip bag tutorial. If you don’t want to create Harry Potter zip bags you can use the same technique to create a pouch in the colors of your favorite college sports team! I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there…
Sarah Ashford is back with us today sharing this cute Fabric Selvage Zip Pouch sewing tutorial. It’s a great way to use up some of those adorable fabric selvages you’ve been saving! If you don’t save your fabric selvages you might just start after seeing Sarah’s cute tutorial! I’ve been collecting selvages for about 5…
Today I’m going to show you how to turn a few quilt blocks into a quilt block zip pouch. I used polaroid quilt blocks, but you could easily use this method to create a zip pouch from any type of quilt block! In this tutorial I’m going to share with you how to make a…
Today I’m sharing a simple zippered cosmetic pouch sewing pattern with you. The best part? This pattern is fat quarter friendly! Want to make one (or 10)?  Just keep reading below to find out how to make one. I think I’ve lost count as to how many zippered pouches I’ve made.  Every time I think…
Today marks the end of our Summer Sewing series, I hope that all of you enjoy your “unofficial” weekend of summer. Bev from Flamingo Toes is sending the series out with a bang with this ADORABLE “Need More Shiny Things” Embroidered Zip Pouch Tutorial.  I feel like I should ask everyone “what did…
Today I’m going to show you how to take a Simple Zip Pouch Sewing Pattern and make minor modifications to get three totally different zippered pouches. If you like this project then you may also like this Curved Top Zip Pouch Sewing Pattern. The pouches I’m showing you today are sewn from my most recent fabric…
If you like this Sweetheart Zip Pouch Sewing tutorial then you may like this list of 40+ Cute things to sew for Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day always seems to sneak up on me a bit. Â I don’t know why but it shouldn’t. It’s such a pleasant and happy holiday. Â A full day devoted to…
Hi, I’m Andrea from Knitty Bitties Project Polka Dot? Uhm, I’m sorry, but if that showed up in YOUR inbox would you not say, Yes please! When & Where?Well if you wouldn’t then I’m not sure we can be friends … because I LOVE polka dots that much, it *might* just be a deal breaker!…
I’m so excited to be introducing to you today my newest PDF Sewing Pattern these Nesting Doll Zip Pouches, a Matryoshka Doll Pattern. This pattern is a bit different from the patterns I’ve released in the past in that it includes printable images with the pattern, the little Matryoshka Dolls. You can buy the PDF…
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASEÂ -in our online shop In this sewing pattern you will find full instructions to make your very own Nesting Doll Zip Pouches. These dolls are specially sized to fit inside one another! Also included on the pattern are printable images to make the dolls!! Already the correct sizes. Â Just open, and…
Last year Kate Spade did a line of clothing and accessories inspired by the “Art of the Dot”. Â I think she’s probably responsible for the recent resurgence in the popularity of polka dots, the creative genius that she is. I was inspired by a polka dot pouch she had in her line last…
I hope you enjoy this free zippered pouch tutorial & sewing pattern. If you like this post you may also like this leather trimmed zip pouch tutorial. Zippered pouches are my “go to” item when I need a gift that is both cute and easy to make.  They are simple to construct and can…
This free zipper pouch pattern with a flat bottom (sometimes referred to as a gusset), is a part of my “learn to sew series.” A series of simple sewing projects aimed at helping you learn how to sew or improve your sewing skills! These zippered pouches are my “go-to” handmade gift and were one of the…
Learn how to make a lined zippered pouch with this simple tutorial. Zip pouches are one of my favorite things to sew! It’s so easy, you’ll find yourself stitching them up over and over again! Some of my favorite things to sew are zip bags! They don’t take a lot of fabric, are great projects…
Have you wanted to learn how to sew a zipper pouch? I’ve rounded up 40 of my favorite free Zipper Pouch Sewing Tutorials to share with you today… which one is your favorite?? I LOVE making zip pouches!! They make perfect gifts, sew up quickly, and are easily customizable. With a simple zip pouch sewing…
Y’all know how much I love making zippered pouches and today I’m sharing with you a Curved Zipper Pouch Sewing Tutorial with a hand-stitched monogram. If you like this post you may also like this embellished zippered pouch sewing pattern. I love to share the items that I’ve sewn for my kids in hopes that…
Today I’m going to share with you how I made this Flying Geese Zippered pouch and share with you a review of the new book “Simple Simon Guide to Patchwork Quilting”. Â Many years ago (I’m guessing it was 2009 but I’m not sure), I was on a Skype with some folks over at Riley…
#spon: I’m required to disclose a relationship between our site and Intel This could include Intel providing us w/content, product, access or other forms of payment. I am always fascinated by the fact that technology and creativity can complement each other so well.  Today I’m going to share a project that combines my love technology with…
Learn how to make an elegant yet simple clutch with this leather-trimmed zippered pouch tutorial. Zip pouches are one of my all-time favorite gifts to sew. They sew up quickly and you can easily personalize them to match the style of the recipient. Â To add a professional touch to this pouch I added a little…
I have a very crafty friend that had a birthday recently. Â She always makes me the most wonderful gifts for my birthday and Christmas and I wanted to do the same for her. Â I thought that this might be the perfect occasion to cut up some of my Crafty Chloe fabric. Last summer when my…
I love to make zippy pouches. They are super simple to make (don’t be afraid of the zipper) and there are a lot of possibilities to change up the look of them. Plus they are so quick to sew that they make EXCELLENT gifts! Just fill them up with a few goodies! This zippy pouch…
 I LOVE Summer!! I love the pool, the sun, vacations, grilling out, swimming and the “schedule less” days with my kids. It seems like whenever we are on vacation and packing to come home,  or swimming at a neighborhood pool something is always WET when I leave. I have to admit more than a…
Whether you’re a seasoned seamstress or just starting with a needle and thread, these step-by-step zip pouch sewing patterns will help you create stylish and practical zippered bags for any occasion. From cosmetic pouches to versatile travel bags, our free sewing tutorials appeal to every skill level, offering clear instructions and tips! Several of these…
The All Ears Pouch is a whimsical curved top zip pouch pattern with options to add three different ears (a mouse, a cat & a bunny)! We’ve even included instructions to turn the pouch into a cute little crab! Today, I’m excited to share with you a new sewing pattern that’s been in the works…
Gather your fabric scraps to create a cute and oh so helpful patchwork zipper bag! There’s a unique trick that I use to make constructing this patchwork bag a breeze! Gridded interfacing! If you’ve never used it before, you’re going to want to give it a try after you read today’s tutorial. Would you believe…
Create a set of cute and useful zip bags using our free instructions. These bags feature canvas bases and flat bottoms, which make them sturdy and useful. This bag is simple to sew and is the perfect weekend sewing project! If you’ve followed me here for a while then you know that I LOVE to…
Stitch up a set of simple canvas zip bags that are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any other occasion with our free zip pouch sewing tutorial. Recently I stitched up a set of zippered pouches to gift to my girlfriends on Valentine’s Day. The bags are so simple to create that you can stitch up…
Go back to school in style with this fun set of colorful pencil pouches. Learn how to sew a pencil pouch using a quilt-as-you-go method and our free striped pencil pouch sewing pattern. Whether your kids are going back to school in a classroom, or in your living room- a cute pencil pouch is always…
Sarah Ashford is back with us again today to share a free rainbow quilted pencil pouch pattern. I love this bright and colorful project and that Sarah is using it as a sign of hope and optimism! A rainbow is a symbol of hope. And during this lockdown period, the symbol of the rainbow has…
My husband was about to give away a bunch of stained and old neckties, sensing a creative project I snagged them before they were donated. I turned the old ties into these DIY Necktie Zip Pouches. A very very simple sewing project that would make great DIY gifts for your favorite guy! What Can I…
It’s 5° outside today, so it only seems appropriate to think about mermaids, beaches, and sunshine right? I’ll just take all of these mermaid DIY projects as a reminder of warmer days to come. We have Christmas in July, why can’t we have summer in January? (*wink*). The next stop on the Let’s Be Mermaids fabric…
I hate it when I lose my lip gloss in the bottom of my purse! It’s always a mess and my bag feels like a black hole at times. To try to solve this problem I stitched up a simple lip gloss pouch. The pouch even has a clear front so I can always see…
I don’t know about you but as soon as back to school hits I feel like I’m always on the hunt cute pencil pouches. If you can’t find one that your kids like, why not make one? We will walk you through the process step by step with this easy DIY pencil pouch tutorial from…
Jessica from Cutesy Crafts is back with us today sharing another one of her amazing Hand Embroidery Designs. This sewing themed embroidery design adds the perfect touch to the cutest little supply pouch for your supplies! I’ve been wanting a way to organize the little odds and ends that I use when I embroider….
I don’t know about you but I’m always losing my earbuds! They always seem to end up buried deep in my purse and I can never find them when I need them. Alicia from Sew What Alicia is here today teaching you how to make a Felt Heart DIY Earbud Pouch! It makes the cutest…
Each year, Rae Gun Ramblings hosts a Happy Harry Potter blog series. It’s full of all kinds of fun Harry Potter crafts, printables, and party ideas. I’m excited to be participating again this year sharing a tutorial to make these Harry Potter Pencil Pouches. I’ve even included a free cut file for your Cricut machine…
This Mickey Mouse Earbud Pouch Sewing Pattern would be fun to make to tote with you on your next Disney Vacation!  It’s simple to sew and can be used to hold earbuds, coins or other goodies!  If you like this project you may also like the other Disney Inspired DIY Projects that I’ve posted over the years! …
To celebrate back to school, I have been sharing sewing patterns for zippered pencil pouches this month. Today I’m sharing with you the 3rd of these projects, an Oilcloth Pencil Pouch.  Make sure you also check out the chalkboard vinyl pencil pouch and the zippered pencil pouch sewing patterns I posted last week. I…
Last week I shared with you a sewing pattern for a chalk cloth pencil pouch.  While I was writing the pattern for the pouch I could not decide between two design ideas that I had, so I just made both!  Today I’m sharing with you another idea for a chalkboard pencil pouch. This DIY pencil pouch is a…