3 Pouches in 1 Class! DIY Zipper pouch, easy Sewing, and FREE patterns!

1. Intro: [MUSIC] Hi, I'm Luciana. I'm a professional designer, an architect, and a creator. I love designing my own fabrics and then watching them come to life in all my sewing projects. I love to teach everything I know, so we can all learn and get inspired by it all. Join me today in design for beginners class, where we'll be sewing these amazing zipper pouches. [MUSIC] We always start by learning all the basics on how to sew a standard zipper pouch. I will explain in detail how to attach the zipper including the pull dots and the tag, so we have a perfect finish for our pouch. I also uploaded all the different free patterns, so it's easy for you, you can just only print them and use it as a template. You're going to love making all your zipper pouches. After you learn all the basics, you want to keep making many more. That's why I decided to make different options and also include them in this class. After you learn how to do your standard one, it's super practical as well, you also will have the different patterns to create these other designs and shapes. I mentioned before that I love designing my own fabrics, but I also own my own business in a stamp and scrapbook company called Motion Crafts. My products heading feature in different major craft stores throughout the US and I think different shopping networks like HSN and Creative Craft in England. It's been a very creative and fun journey. I'm also a school flower designer and one of my designs got selected to be in the upcoming school flower packaging. That's very exciting. I love being part of the creative community, that's why Skill Shan school flower are such great platforms to learn and connect. For this class, I collaborated with two of my favorite designers from school flower. Heather Dutton from Hang Tight and Selma Cardoso who have such beautiful prints and creative approach. I chose their beautiful fabrics and combinations, that I'm going to be sharing with you in this class in the different pouches and projects. If you like this class, make sure to check out my other course here in Skillshare, how to sew a zipper tote bag. They go so great together and there is so much fun to make. I'm very excited for this class. Let's get started. [MUSIC] 2. Today's Project: We will start by then all the basics on how to sew a standard zipper pouch. I will explain in detail how to attach the zipper, including the pull dabs and the tab so we have a perfect finish flower our pouch. I also have loaded all the different free patterns, so it's easy for you. You can just only print them and use this as a template. We will start by having all the different panels that we need to create our zipper pouch. We're going to start by cutting the outside panels, the inside that is the lining fabric we're going to be using, and the task for our zipper. Then we'll prepare the zipper with a matching tab for a nice finish. I will explain why using the right interfacing for your pouch it's important. We will sew together the lining, the zipper, and the outer panel that's going to be the front of our zipper pouch. Then we'll topstitch the front of our zipper pouch for a nice finish. Once we have that pattern ready, it's like we're going to do the same this time, also starting with aligning. Now when we add the zipper is everything that we have attached already, and then the other front of our zipper pouch. Once we have install our zipper, we will sew the size together to close and finish our zipper pouch. You're going to love making all your zipper pouches, so after you learn all the basics, you want to keep making many more. That's why I decided to make different shapes and different designs like the ones I'm showing you right here. You can mix and match different fabrics, and then you can use it for pencil pouch, or for makeup, different things like that, and they make also a great gift. 3. Using the Free Template and Cutting the Fabric: In this lesson, we're going to use our templates to cut our panels. You can use the little square at the top to make sure that your template is printed at the right scale. When you're printing your template, make sure that you're printing 100 percent. Don't scale it up or down. The seam allowance is already included in your template. You can find and download your templates under project and resources. I always like to press my fabric so we can start with a nice and flat panel. One thing that I really like about having a template is that you can really see where to place it, and you can center or see where the elements of your fabric will be in the front of your panel. Now we're going to do the same for the fabric that's for the lining of our pouch. I'm actually doing individual panels here because in the center of my fabric, the pattern doesn't repeat exactly. But you can go ahead and fold your fabric and then just use the template once. I'm using a special panel that I printed specifically for the tote bag that's why the pattern didn't repeat in the center. In the next lesson, we're going to put our interface into our panels. 4. Interfacing: In this lesson, we're going to iron our interfacing to our panels. You're going to notice that one of the sides is texture, with these little dots and this is the part that has the glue. The interfacing that I'm using here is a Fusible Midweight 931TD Pellon. Here you can see me that I'm steaming the interfacing. I'm not actually putting the iron down to prevent the glue from sticking. Remember that the textured side is the one with the glue and we're going to face it down straight on our panel. Here you can see the importance of the interfacing and how it gives structure to our pouch. Now we're ready to do the same with our lining and we're going to be using this same interfacing. I like to cut our interfacing a little bit smaller than the fabric so it doesn't stick to anything else at the panel. Finally, we're going to repeat the same step with our last lining panel. In the next lesson, we're going to be sewing the zipper tabs. 5. Zipper Tabs: In this lesson, we're going to be sewing the zipper tabs. I cut a two-inch square template so it's easier for us to cut the tabs for our zipper. Also, we can use it later in our future projects. The zipper is one inch smaller than the width of our panels, so we have half an inch on each side for our seam allowance. To start one, I fold our tabs in half so we can have a line in the center that we can use as a reference to fold the other sides of the tabs. This is my new mini iron, and I love it because it's perfect for small little projects like this one. Besides, it's too adorable so I had to buy it. I'm alternating between tabs because it's too hot to handle, so it's better to do it one at a time like that. I like to place the tab right below this top part from the zipper, so it's easier when we're sewing and we don't hit our needle in the stopper. The zipper that I'm using here has thicker teeth so that's why we can't just sew over it. Remember to use your zipper foot for this part. Now we're ready to attach our zipper to our purse. 6. Sewing the Zipper: In this lesson, we're going to sew our zipper to the panels. We're going to start with our lining with a pre-designed app, then we're going to place our zipper in the center to make sure we have room for our seam allowance that's about half an inch on each side. Then make sure to flip your front panel with the previous side down. Before clipping everything in place, make sure everything is aligned and now we're ready to sew. To start sewing, I move to the side, the pull tab of my zipper and I start sewing right below it. If you want to be precise, you can measure to make sure that you have the right seam allowance. I actually use the width of my zipper foot as a reference. I like to start sewing right below up my zipper because this way is easier just to sew all the way down and then you don't have to struggle by moving your zipper away while the needle is all the way down. Now we go back and it's easy for us to move the zipper down. We make sure that everything is aligned and we sew again, making sure to backstitch at the beginning and at the end. Here, I went back just at the bottom part to make sure that everything was in a straight line. Now that we have our panels connected to the zipper, I like to do a topstitch. I made this stitch a little bit longer, so it shows as a decoration in the front of our pouch. Now we're basically going to repeat the same steps. We're going to start with our lining panel, then we're going to add the zipper except this time is the whole panel that we just sewn, making sure that we again center it and leave room on the sides for our seam allowance. Finally, we're going to place our front panel with the previous side down. This time we're going to start sewing at the top because our zipper pull is at the bottom. We're going to start sewing and stop right before our zipper pull. Remember to backstitch right at the end to secure everything in place. Now you can go ahead and move the zipper to this side, make sure that everything is aligned, and keep sewing all the way down, making sure to backstitch at the beginning and at the end. I like topstitching with my regular zipper foot. Since we're switching our zipper foot for a regular one right now, you can actually skip the previous step and topstitch both panels at the same time. Well, congratulations. You just installed your zipper. You can see how easy it is by following all the steps. Now we're ready to close our pouch. 7. Closing the Pouch: In this lesson, we're going to close the pouch. We're going to start by facing together the front panels and the lining panels. One very important step is to remember to open the zipper, so we have room to reach inside the pouch once we're ready to turn it right side out. Then we're going to push the zipper tab towards the lining like you can see me doing right here, making sure that the seams are matching. We're going to do the same thing on the other side, but take your time and make sure that your seams are at line. Then just clip or pin everything around and then we're going to leave a gap right in the middle of our lining panels. I like to put two clips as a reference so I can remember where to leave the gap when I'm sewing. I like to start sewing in the right corner so I can sew all the way around without stopping. Also, I'm using the edge of my foot presser as a guide for my seam allowance. For this part, we're going to make sure to sew just on the side of our pull tabs, making sure that we don't actually sew over them. It's important to remember to backstitch right here at the end. Then we leave the gap, we backstitch again and we finish sewing. Once we've finished sewing all the way around, it's easier if we press now the seam allowance for the next step. We're going to cut all four corners to reduce the bulk, making sure that we don't cut any of the stitches. In the next segment, we're going to turn our zipper pouch right side out. 8. Turning Pouch Right Side Out: In this lesson, we're going to turn our pouch right side out. The pull tabs can be a little bit bulky, so try to find something to help you pull them all the way out. Pressing the seems earlier makes it easier for us now to close the gap when everything is nice and flat. We're almost done. The last thing we need to do is close this gap here in the lining, so press one more time, so everything is nice and ready. 9. Finishing Your Pouch: This is the last step. Let's finish our pouch. [MUSIC] I'm using a very small seam allowance so try to put your needle very close to the edge, making sure that you're catching both fabrics. [MUSIC] Congratulations on finishing your first zipper pouch. [MUSIC] I love how everything looks and having the detail of the pool tabs gives us such a nice finish. Have fun combining your fabrics and I can't wait to see your finished projects. They're so practical, and pretty that I think you're going to start making many more. Now that you know how to install the zipper and finish your pull tabs, you're ready for the next lesson where we're going to do a different zipper pouch that has a flat base and it can stand by itself. [MUSIC] I also have another class where I teach you how to sew a zipper tote bag that goes great with this zipper pouch. If you use the same fabrics, or similar combinations, they really look like a set, and they're so fun to make. [MUSIC] 10. Intro Flat Bottom Zipper Pouch: In the next following segments, we're going to learn how to make these beautiful pouch that has a flat bottom. I love it because it stands by itself and it's super practical and roomy. These beautiful fabric that I'm using is designed by Heather Dutton from Hang Tight. She's one of my favorite designers from Spoonflower. I love all the pretty collections and fabrics that she has. In the next lesson, we're going to go over the templates so we can start cutting our panels and start sewing in our new pouch. 11. Flat Bottom Template 2 ways: [MUSIC] In this lesson, we're going to learn how to use our templates for our flat bottom zipper pouch. [MUSIC] I decided to create two different options. The first one, the one that I'm cutting right now, it's a little bit easier because it's only one page and you place it at the fold of the fabric. Also remember not to scale your file when you're printing. I'm starting with my front panel. That's 12 inches by 6 inches. Then we fold it in half so we can place our template right on the folded line. Then to cut the panel for our lining, the interior of our pouch, we're going to repeat this step. You're going to fold your fabric in half and use the template. For the second option, we're going to make a straight line connecting the printed area and then cut right along the outline. [MUSIC] Then we do the same with the second one, making sure the line is straight and we go all around the outline. I made this dark squares, so we can use this a reference to align our pattern pieces. Here, take your time, make sure that all the squares are the lining. I'm using my clips just to secure everything in place and then rotate, go in the bottom and make sure those squares align as well. [MUSIC] Now I'm just going to use clear tape to secure everything in place and finish the template. [MUSIC] The reason that I'm adding the second option, is so we can use this straight on the front of our panel and we can see the elements or the pattern of the fabric that we want to select for the front of our pouch. [MUSIC] In the next lesson, we're going to use our template to cut our panels. 12. Cutting the Panels : In this lesson, we're going to cut all the panels that we need to make our pouch using our template. [MUSIC] I decided to use this template so I can place the elephant in the center of the front panel and see exactly the elements of the fabric that are going to be showing in my panel. [MUSIC] Once you have your first panel of fabric ready, you can use this one as your template. Face the pretty sides together, pin them in place, and then cut along. This way, you will know that the panels match perfectly. [MUSIC] The square fabric that I start with is 12 by 12 inches so by cutting this in half, I have enough to cut the two panels that I need for the interior of the lining of my pouch. I'm showing you the different ways that you can trace and cut your panels so they match perfectly. This time what I did, I just place both fabrics facing the pretty side together, I pin them, and then I use the template to trace my outline. You choose whatever option fits best for you according to the fabric and the pattern that you have. In the next lesson, we're going to put our interfacing on our panels. 13. Interfacing: [MUSIC] In this lesson, we're going to iron the interfacing to our panels. For the outside panels, we're going to be using Fusible Fleece from Pellon. If you pause your slide, you can see the style number right here on the top-right. I like to use this interfacing for this pouch because it gives him more structure and more body. But if you still have some extra leftover from the previous pouch, you can go ahead, and use that one as well. [MUSIC] Remember that the texture part is where the glue is. We're going to actually put that one facing down, so it adheres to our panel. [MUSIC] For the interior panels, we're going to be using a lighter interfacing. Thus the Pellon PLF B36. I'm going to leave the links for all the different interfacing we're using here in the class under the project and resources, so it's easier for you to have access. But if you want to go ahead and use the interfacing that you used in the previous pouch, you can do that as well. Just remember to put them in both, the outside panels and the lining panels as well. [MUSIC] Now we're ready to start pressing all our panels. Take your time and make sure that your interfacing is sticking perfectly to your panel. [MUSIC] Even though the interfacing we're using for the lining is a little bit lighter, you can see here by comparing both panels, one without it, and the other one that we just did. The difference that it makes when it has an interface, and it gives it more body. That's why we use interfacing for our pouches, to give it more structure. [MUSIC] Now that we have all our four panels ready, we're ready to start with our zipper tabs. [MUSIC] 14. Zipper Tabs: In this lesson, we're going to sew the zipper tabs. We're going to use the same two-inch square that we used for our previous pouch. It's just easy to have it as a template so we can use it for all the projects. [MUSIC] Once we have our two-inch square, we're going to fold it in half so we have a line in the center that we can use as a reference to fold the other two sides. [MUSIC] We're going to start with a nine-inch zipper, but we're going to cut half an inch on each side because our zipper needs to be one inch smaller than the width of our panel. This is so we can have a half an inch seam allowance on each side. [MUSIC] I don't recommend using your fabric scissors to cut through zipper, I actually have a specific scissors that I use only for cutting zippers. [MUSIC] Our final zipper with zipper tabs will be eight inches long. [MUSIC] I'm actually going to use a different color zipper for this project. But because the zipper I'm going to use is much longer, I wanted to show you first how would you go about doing it with a zipper that's nine inches. [MUSIC] Because I'm carrying my zipper, I don't have a stopper. So what I'm going to do is choose a zigzag stitch and then zig-zag to close together and have a stopper for my zipper. [MUSIC] In the next lesson, we're going to sew our zipper to our panels. [MUSIC] 15. Sewing the Zipper: [MUSIC] In this lesson, we're going to sew our zipper to our panels. To start, we're going to find the center of our zipper and then the center of one of our lining panels. [MUSIC] This way is easier for us to have this same distance for our seam allowance on each of these sides. I'm using a pen that erases with water. That is actually something that I really like using in my projects. We're going to face the pretty size together. First, we have our lining panel facing up, then the zipper, and then our outer panel facing down. [NOISE] Now we're going to sew along the edge. Remember to change your presser foot for the zipper 1. Now we're going to start sewing right below our zipper. [MUSIC] Remember [NOISE] to back stitch at the beginning and at the end. [NOISE] Now we can go ahead and move our zipper down so we can finish sewing. [NOISE] I like to overlap a little bit when I finish on a back stitch just to make sure we don't leave any gaps when we're sewing our zipper. [MUSIC] Now we're basically going to do the same steps. We're going to find the center of our lining panel and the center of our zipper so we can align it together. We're going to start with our lining fabric facing up. Then we're going to place our zipper, except this time is everything together that we just sewn. Finally our outer panel with a pretty side facing down. [MUSIC] This time we're going to start sewing right at the top and then we're going to stop right before the zipper. [NOISE] Remember to back stitch, so we secure everything in place. Now we're ready to move our zipper up and out of the way. [MUSIC] Make sure the edges and the zipper are align. Now we're ready to close and sew again. [NOISE] In the next lesson we're going to go ahead and do the drop stitch. [MUSIC] 16. Topstitch: In this lesson, we're going to sew the topstitch to our panels. [MUSIC] Now we're going to put back our regular presser foot. I like to increase the length to about four just to make it a little bit more visible and decorative. When we do the topstitching, we're going to secure in place this little flap to have a nice and flat finish. [MUSIC] I like to align the edge of my presser foot with my zipper and then use that as a guide as I'm stitching the topstitch. [MUSIC] Now we're ready to close our pouch. [MUSIC] 17. Closing the Pouch: In this lesson, we're going to close our pouch. To start, we're going to face the pretty sides together of our outer fabric and also we're going to face together the two lining panels. One very important step that we can't forget is to open up our zipper. Otherwise, we're not going to have room to put our hand through, when we're trying to turn our pouch right side out. We're going to start by clipping in the middle and make sure to push your zipper tabs towards the lining. Also makes sure to align the seams at the same time. Before clipping the bottom of our lining, I like pressing the seam allowance so it's easier for us in the next step when we're closing the lining to have the crease for us to fold it inwards. I like to double clip or to put an extra pin so I know where to start and stop sewing to leave our gap that is going to be about four inches. This is so we have access to turn our pouch right side out. When we stopped sewing, make sure to leave your needle down so everything stays in place. Then I like to use the edge of my presser foot as a guide for my seam allowance, make sure to sew just right of your zipper tabs and not to sew over them. Always remember to backstitch at the beginning and at the end. I'm going to start sewing right on the crease that we've pressed before. That's our seam allowance and this is the side that we're going to stop for our gap. Right here, remember to backstitch again. We're going to leave our gap and start sewing right on our pin. In the next lesson, we're going to be squaring up the corners to make the flat bottom for the pouch. 18. Squaring up the Base: [MUSIC] In this lesson, we're going to square up the base. [MUSIC] One very important thing to do here when we're aligning the corners is to make sure that our seams are matching perfectly. Then we can mark our seam allowance, so when we go to the sewing machine, we have a guide that we can follow and it's easier for us to have all of them even. [MUSIC] Opening the seam and making it flat, it makes it easier for us to go over it while we're sewing. [MUSIC] Remember to back-stitch at the beginning and at the end. [NOISE] [MUSIC] Once we have all the four corners closed, now we're going to turn our pouch right inside out so we're ready to close the gap that we have in our aligning. [MUSIC] 19. Finishing your Flat Bottom Zipper Pouch: [MUSIC] Congratulations. This is our last step. [MUSIC] Remember that we pressed the seams before. This is why it makes it so much easier right now just to push them inwards, clip them, and we're ready to seal our pouch close. [MUSIC] I like to get really close to the edge and then go ahead and backstitch, seal, and backstitch again. [NOISE] I love how it's just adding the detail of the square base, makes it so roomy, and I love the idea that it stands by itself. I also love the detail of the zipper tabs. It gives it such a nice finish. [MUSIC] Well, congratulations on finishing your pouch. I can't wait to see your finished projects and the different fabrics that you chose for your pouch. I wanted to add at least three different shapes of pouches, because once you finish one and you get the idea on how to seal the different steps, you really want to make many more. I also have another class, how to seal a zipper tote bag that I think it goes great with this one because you can use similar fabrics or different combinations of the same fabrics. It looks like a combo or like a kit that belongs together. [MUSIC] In the next few lessons, we're going to learn how to make this beautiful pouch, the box zipper pouch. [MUSIC] 20. Intro - Box Zipper Pouch: [MUSIC] In the next following segments, we're going to learn how to make this beautiful box zipper pouch. I love it because you have so much space to put all your markers and pens. I love all the little details that makes it so pretty. These beautiful fabrics belong to a collection from Selma Cardoso. She's one of my other favorite designers from Spoonflower. I really love here creative approach and all the fun elements that she designs in every single of her fabrics. [MUSIC] In the next lesson, we're going to go over our template so we can start carrying our panels to create these beautiful pouch. [MUSIC] 21. Template Box Pouch: [MUSIC] In this lesson, we're going to learn how to use the template for the box zipper pouch. I designed this template so it fits in one page. Now, remember not to scale it. I actually added some text boxes so you can verify your dimensions. For this pouch, you only need two 12-inch panels, one for the outside of our pouch and one for the lining. We will cut them in half so we're ready to use our template. [MUSIC] To use our template, we're going to fold our fabric in half and then place the template on the fold of the fabric. [MUSIC] Now we're going to do the same thing. We're going to fold our fabric in half and use our template, place it on the fold of the fabric, and trace it around. Because we cut it in half the actual panel that I'm using is six inches by 12 inches. [MUSIC] Now we're going to repeat the same steps for the lining. [MUSIC] In the next lesson, we're going to sew the zipper tabs. 22. Zipper Tabs: [MUSIC] In this lesson, we're going to sew the zipper tabs. For the zipper tabs, I'm going to use the same two inch square template that I used for the previous pouches. [MUSIC] We're going to start by folding our tabs in half. We create a crease and a line in the center, that we can use as a reference so we can meet the other sides to that line. [MUSIC] You can use any size zipper that you have. We're going to cut it to eight inches. [MUSIC] To keep my zipper together, I'm going to go ahead and zigzag at the top and at the bottom, so it's easier for us when we're sewing the tabs. [MUSIC] Once we've finished sewing, we're just going to cut the excess to make it even with the zipper. [MUSIC] In the next lesson, we're going to be sewing the pull tabs. 23. Pull Tabs: In this lesson, we're going to sew the pull tabs. For the pull tabs, we're going to cut two three inch squares. [MUSIC] We're going to start by folding the fabric in half. We have a line in the center that we can use as a reference to fold the other sides and make them even. [MUSIC] Now, we're going to sew a straight line on both sides. [MUSIC] [NOISE] This gives them a nice finish and keeps everything together. [MUSIC] In the next lesson, we're going to sew the zipper. When we have all the panels sewn together, we're going to add our interfacing. In the previous pouches, we added the interfacing before sewing all the panels together. But I wanted to show you the different ways you can do it, and then you choose your favorite. If you prefer to have your interfacing before sewing the zipper, go ahead and press your interface into your panels before starting the next lesson. [MUSIC] 24. Sewing the Zipper: In this lesson, we're going to sew the zipper. We're going to start with our lining panel facing up, then we're going to center our zipper, making sure that we have the same distance on each side for our seam allowance and finally, we're going to put our outer fabric facing down. [MUSIC] Remember to change your presser foot to your zipper foot. I like to start sewing right below our zipper. So we can start sewing. Remember to back stitch. So all the way down back stitch again. This way, we don't have to worry about leaving the needle down and struggling to move the zipper up or down. [NOISE] [MUSIC] Now we can move our zipper down, close everything, making sure that everything aligns again and start sewing the little gap, making sure to back stitch at the beginning and at the end. [MUSIC] [NOISE] I like to overlap a little bit just to make sure that we don't leave a little gap in our zipper. [MUSIC] Now we're going to repeat the same steps. We're going to start with our lining panel. Now we center our zipper, except this time it's the whole panel which is sewn together. Remember to leave the seam allowance to this side and finally, we're going to place our outer fabric facing down. [MUSIC] This time we can start sew another top because our zipper is at the bottom. So instead of going all the way down, we're going to stop right before the zipper and back stitch. [MUSIC] [NOISE] Once we move our zipper up, make sure that everything is aligned and then close the gap back stitching at the beginning and at the end. [MUSIC] In the next lesson, we're going to sew the top stitch. 25. Topstitch: [MUSIC] In this lesson, we're going to sew the top stitch. Now we can go ahead and replace our standard presser foot. For our top stitch, we remove all the panels to the side. We're only sewing on top of our outer fabric. [NOISE] To sew the top stitch, I like to align the edge of my presser foot against the zipper and use that as a guide as I'm sewing down. [NOISE] If you haven't pressed the interfacing yet, that's what we're going to do in the next lesson. [MUSIC] 26. Interfacing: [MUSIC] In this lesson, we're going to press the interface into our panels. For the box zipper pouch, we need structure. I love using the fusible fleece that I'm showing you here. This is same interfacing we used for our previous pouch. Remember the side that has the texture, that's the glue, and that's the one we're going to press down towards our panel. I use the template to cut around the interfacing, and I like cutting it a little bit smaller, so it doesn't stick to anything else but the panel. Here you can see the right panel has the interfacing already, and the left one we haven't done it yet. You can see the difference on the body and structure of it. [MUSIC] We're going to go ahead and do the same thing and press our interfacing to the other outer panel. [MUSIC] For the lining, we're going to use a lighter interfacing. The Pellon PLFB36. This is same one that we used for the previous pouch lining as well. We're going to put the texture, like the leader dots down, and that's the part that has the glue and we're going to press it against our lining panel. [MUSIC] In the next lesson, we're ready to close our pouch. [MUSIC] 27. Closing the sides -Box Zipper Pouch: In this lesson, we're going to close the sides of our pouch. The first step is to make sure to open up our zipper, so we have room to put our hand through when we're ready to turn our pouch right side out. We're going to start by facing together the lining with the lining and the outer panel with the outer panel. To start clipping everything in place, make sure to push the zipper tab towards the lining and we're going to make sure that the seams align as well. [MUSIC] We're going to do the same with the other side, making sure that we push the zipper tab towards the lining again. [MUSIC] Then we're going to go ahead and clip all the way around. We're going to leave a gap on the bottom of our lining so we have enough space for turning the pouch. [MUSIC] To remember to leave a gap when I'm sewing, I like to double-click or put an extra pin, so I know when to stop and when to start again. Remember to set up the length of your stage back to 2.5 because we added a longer stitch when we were top-stitching the pouch. [MUSIC] Every time that we're closing the sides, we're going to start and finish with a backstitch. [MUSIC] Here I had to stop and start again because I wasn't leaving enough seam allowance. It's okay to stop, pause, rearrange things, and then start sewing again. [MUSIC] That's why I like to have a pin as a reference. Here is the lining and this is the gamble we have to leave at the bottom. We're going to make sure to backstitch when we finish sewing here at the beginning of the gap. Remember to leave a big enough gap so you can put your hand through. You can leave a gap that's about four inches or 10 centimeters, and that's going to be enough. [MUSIC] Now that we've finished sewing the sides, we're ready to square up the corners. [MUSIC] 28. Squaring Up the Corners: In this lesson, we're going to seal the corners of our box zipper pouch. Before clipping our corners, we're going to put our pull tabs inside making sure they are together with the outer fabric. In this step, it's also important that we align all these seams together. We're going to make sure to align them so they meet perfectly together leaving our pull tab in-between. Let's get a closer look of everything that we're going to sew together. Open flat the seams of your outer panel and place your pull tab in the center of that seam. Make sure that your pull tab is inside together with your outer fabric. Now grab your lining panels and make those seams flat as well. We're going to align this seam with a seam from the outer fabric. Once we clip everything together, I would like to measure about three inches. That's about 7.6 centimeter, so we have all this seams the same distance and all the corners are the same measurement. It's important that we remember to back-stitch at the beginning and at the end so our corners are nice and sturdy. It's going to be bulky going through all these layers, so I would like to go slow. You can use your hand wheel to go over the center part where the pull tab is to help your sewing machine. Now we're ready to do the same thing on the other side repeating all the previous steps. We're going to make this seam flat and we're going to put our pull tab inside, making sure that it matches the outside fabric. Then we're going to open up the seams for our lining fabric as well. We're going to align the seam with the outer fabric leaving the tab in-between. Then for the rest of the corners is easier. We just make sure that we align the seams and we open up the flaps of our seams. After sewing all the corners, this is how our pouch looks right now. In the next lesson, we're ready to finish our box zipper pouch and close the gap. 29. Finishing your Box Zipper Pouch: In this lesson, we're going to close the gap and finish our box zipper pouch. [MUSIC] To close our gap, I'd like to do a very small seam allowance and remember to backstitch at the beginning and at the end. [MUSIC] [NOISE] Congratulations on finishing your box zipper pouch. I can't wait to see all your beautiful pouches. Please don't forget to share all your finished projects. I hope you really enjoy this class and that you learn many different skills that you can apply in your different sewing projects. Please let me know in the comments which one was your favorite and how many are you planning on making. [MUSIC] Have fun combining your fabrics, your zippers, and you pull depths to make many more zipper pouches. [MUSIC] If you like this class, please check out my other class, how to sell a zipper tote bag. You can use different combinations of the same fabrics and they totally look like a combo that comes together. [MUSIC] One thing that I really like about this class is that you get three different options for three different pouches. You're going to have a lot of fun making all these pouches and mixing and matching all your fabrics for extra fun. [MUSIC] 30. Congratulations!: [MUSIC] Congratulations on finishing your beautiful zipper pouch. I hope you're as excited as I am. They're so beautiful and practical. I hope you had a lot of fun in each of the steps and learned a lot of new skills. Let me know which one was your favorite. Today you learned so many different skills that will help you in your future sewing projects. If you liked this class, please make sure to check my other course here in Skillshare, how to sew a zipper tool bag. They go so well together and they're so much fun to make. Also, please make sure to follow me so you get a notification every time that I upload a new class or a new project. Please make sure to share with us a picture of your final zipper pouch so we can all get inspired. Thank you so much for sharing this class with me. See you next class. [MUSIC]