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Perfect Pencil Zipper Pouch Tutorial

August 22, 2016 by Denise 29 Comments

Once you flip up the lining piece, this is how your pouch project will look like.

Perfect Pencil Zipper Pouch Tutorial DIY Crush

It’s time to sew the other side. Place the second lining piece with right side up down on your work mat.

Perfect Pencil Zipper Pouch Tutorial DIY Crush

Then place the zippered piece’s lining with right side down onto the lining. Now you should have both lining fabric pieces face each other with their right print sides.

Perfect Pencil Zipper Pouch Tutorial DIY Crush

Place the remaining outer fabric piece with right side down, onto the zippered outside fabric. Both should also face each other with their right sides. The print direction should face down. Also, open the zipper about 3/4 of the way.

Perfect Pencil Zipper Pouch Tutorial DIY Crush

Since the zipper pull is now open about 3/4 of the way, start pinning at the left side. Start sewing all 4 fabric layers plus through the zipper, along the top edge with a 3/8″ seam allowance. Stop half way through because you don’t want to sew past the zipper pull. Backstitch and trim off the threads. Now close the zipper all the way and then continue pinning/sewing the rest of the top edge. Remove all pins.

Perfect Pencil Zipper Pouch Tutorial DIY Crush

Unfold the layers so that each a lining and an outer fabric layer is on each side and the zipper in the center. Press the fabric along the zipper, be sure to pull both fabric layers away from the zipper so you won’t press any creases into the fabric. Double check the underside to make sure everything is nicely pressed.

Perfect Pencil Zipper Pouch Tutorial DIY Crush

At this time you could top stitch on the outer side, along the zipper on both sides. I didn’t top stitch this pouch. Move the zipper pull into the center or open it all the way. This is essential for turning the pouch later on.

Perfect Pencil Zipper Pouch Tutorial DIY Crush

Now it’s time to close the sides and the bottom and finish this pencil zipper pouch. Grab both outer layers and lift up the pouch. Then lay it back down with both outer layers facing each other, as well as both lining layers facing each other.

Perfect Pencil Zipper Pouch Tutorial DIY Crush

Fold up the zipper’s seam so that it reaching into the outer layers. If you did top stitch the zipper, your seam allowance will automatically face towards the outer layers. Pin the entire pouch together (pin both outer layers and both inner layers together).

Perfect Pencil Zipper Pouch Tutorial DIY Crush

Leave about a 4″ opening in the center of the lining so you can turn the pouch. Backstitch the beginning and start sewing with a 3/8″ seam allowance at the opening. Sew all around the pouch and very carefully over the zipper tab areas. Be sure to peek under your presser foot before you sew over these areas to make sure nothing has shifted. When you reach the bottom of the lining where the opening is, backstitch before you trim off the threads.

Perfect Pencil Zipper Pouch Tutorial DIY Crush

Here is a close-up of what my stitches along the zipper tab area look like.

Perfect Pencil Zipper Pouch Tutorial DIY Crush

Trim off all four corners diagonally and also trim off both zipper tabs.

Perfect Pencil Zipper Pouch Tutorial DIY Crush

It’s time to turn the pouch with right sides out. Reach into the pouch and grab the corners of the outer fabric. Pull them through gently and carefully poke out all four corners with help of a turning tool or a pair of closed scissors (they should have rounded tips).

Perfect Pencil Zipper Pouch Tutorial DIY Crush

Press and top stitch the opening on the lining fabric with a 1/8″ seam allowance.

Perfect Pencil Zipper Pouch Tutorial DIY Crush

And push the lining back into the pouch through the zipper. You are done! I can’t wait to give this pouch to my daughter who is anxiously awaiting to use it! Hope you liked it free zipper pouch tutorial!

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Hi! I'm a craft & sewing loving mom of 2 (+ 1 dog). When I am not crafting or sewing, you can find me playing with my kids and dogs! I am a slow cooker & coffee addict. My favorite color is any color and I have a degree in business management. Hope to inspire you to DIY with me!
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  1. Deb Zaleski says

    August 22, 2016 at 10:48 am

    This zipper pouch is so fun! Thanks for the full detailed instructions for us to make our own!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      August 22, 2016 at 11:11 am

      Deb, thank you sew much for checking this post out today! It’s a pleasure to provide free tutorials for everyone!

      Reply
  2. Sarah Stanford says

    August 22, 2016 at 11:24 am

    That ruler fabric is very cute, makes a great pouch!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      August 22, 2016 at 8:18 pm

      Thank you, glad you like it!

      Reply
  3. Ula says

    August 22, 2016 at 11:53 am

    Great tutorial. I love that ruler fabric too! 🙂 Thanks so much taking part in our tour!!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      August 22, 2016 at 8:18 pm

      I’m excited to be part of that tour! Thank you for visiting!!

      Reply
  4. Rochelle says

    August 22, 2016 at 1:02 pm

    That pouch is cute! Ohhhhh, I wonder if they make a multiplication table fabric?

    Reply
    • Denise says

      August 22, 2016 at 8:19 pm

      That would be awesome! I have to search for that type of print now! 😉 Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
      • Rochelle says

        August 24, 2016 at 8:34 am

        Yay!!!

        Reply
  5. Genie Smith says

    August 22, 2016 at 2:52 pm

    This is a great tutorial! I really love your ruler fabric.

    Reply
    • Denise says

      August 22, 2016 at 8:19 pm

      Thank you! So glad you like it!

      Reply
  6. Felicia says

    August 22, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    I’m a sucker for a zipper pouch. =) Love the ruler fabric!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      August 22, 2016 at 8:19 pm

      Me too! Haha! Thank you for stopping by!

      Reply
  7. Susan Spiers says

    August 22, 2016 at 5:52 pm

    Such great fabric!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      August 22, 2016 at 8:20 pm

      Thank you, Susan! Happy you have stopped by today!

      Reply
  8. Christie Archer says

    August 22, 2016 at 6:40 pm

    This turned out so cute! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Denise says

      August 22, 2016 at 8:20 pm

      Thank you, Christie! So nice that you visited!

      Reply
  9. Zulma Z says

    August 22, 2016 at 6:59 pm

    Thank you for the tutorial, I’ll make one but for my knitting stuff xD!

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    • Denise says

      August 22, 2016 at 8:20 pm

      Great idea!! Thanks for your visit!

      Reply
  10. Alison says

    August 23, 2016 at 5:27 am

    This is just what I was looking for! Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      August 23, 2016 at 12:31 pm

      I’m happy you like it, Alison!! Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  11. Liesel says

    August 23, 2016 at 11:49 am

    This is a great tutorial! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      August 23, 2016 at 12:31 pm

      Thank you, Liesel!! I appreciate your visit!

      Reply
  12. Sharon says

    August 23, 2016 at 5:12 pm

    What a great little tutorial! Perfect for back to school.

    Reply
    • Denise says

      August 23, 2016 at 8:46 pm

      Thank you so much, Sharon!!

      Reply
  13. valerie says

    August 26, 2016 at 10:09 am

    Thank’s for this tutorial!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      August 26, 2016 at 12:43 pm

      You are welcome! Thank you so much for stopping by!

      Reply
  14. Pam @Threading My Way says

    September 11, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    Love that ruler fabric, Denise. It’s perfect for a pencil case. I’ve featured your fab tutorial today.

    Reply
    • Denise says

      September 14, 2016 at 12:31 pm

      Thank you SEW much!!! I appreciate it!

      Reply

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