Erica's Double Zipper Pouch / SEWING TUTORIAL!

[@TheLhester1965]

I haven't even watched the whole video yet, but I'm so in love with how you put the wonder clips around your magnetic bowl. It's so cute and makes them so handy! You inspired my whole quilt studio single-handedly, now you're inspiring how I use and display my notions. Thank you for being so dang organized. You cannot imagine how it has helped me conquer my mess. And, I'm being 100% serious. You may think it's just a room tour, but it's been life-changing for me.

[@mairimacleod9486]

Hi, I love this tutorial but there is no mention on when to put the batting in or how it gets attached. Thanks.

[@baseballquilter8984]

Thank you Erica! I used a zipper for the first time this week. I watched your other tutorial on the zipper pouch. Two zippers wow! I am sure I can do this. Thank you again! God Bless you and yours.

[@lynnslosson5937]

I love how “right” and “left” are interchangeable! Good thing we can watch what you are doing! Great looking bag!

[@ailing4782]

Love how you show the process step by step. Love the sincerity in your voice! Thank you for sharing!

[@gabyaugusti4732]

great tutorial, I was able to finally comprehend the process of this dble zip bag. I also loved that I was able to pause and work on my project while creating my project

[@cathyhackman]

Just came across your KZbin tutorials. Love them!!

[@ladybridey8559]

Your patterns are always so easy to follow. I bought the pattern and will make it tomorrow! Thanks)!

[@lynnslosson5937]

I finally finished my double zipper bag. I agree with you...I should have done your boxed bottom versus the one in this pattern. I do not think my bottom corners boxed very well. But my first one is finished and on its way to its recipient. So thank you for the pattern and the continued inspiration. I wish I had your coordinated color palette.

[@amymcniel5165]

Thanks for the tutorial. I made one of these yesterday. Super cute bag. What I struggled was the box corners. I prefer doing boxing a different way. Also, I really love the zipper tabs. I don’t like how the top zipper looks in its ends after finishing the bag. Looks a little bulky on the ends. Couldn’t figure out how to lay it so it looks nice and clean. Other than those two things, beautiful pattern and fast sew! Thank you Erica❤️

[@erica_arndt]

I prefer doing the boxed corners my normal way as well. Every now and then I like to show alternate ways to do things, but this one isn't my favorite. For the zipper you can definitely put tabs on the ends if you prefer that, and I've found if you fold the teeth in towards the lining when sewing the layers together the zipper tends to lie flatter.

[@jaynegreen6279]

Love your tutorials! Your choice of fabrics for your projects are so pretty!

[@pamelaconsalvi6797]

Adorable little bags multi purpose. You make it look so simple, thank you for sharing. I love the squishy bag as well and have some supplies to give it a go. Loads of inspiration in your videos. Keep the videos coming! ❤

[@wendyhouse9211]

Love love love this tutorial! I can’t thank you enough for doing so many awesome sewing tutorials, you have literally taught me to sew. You are brilliant and I really appreciate you and the effort you put into your videos. So excited to see what your next sewing tutorial will be?!?!

[@kendrabrimhall1606]

Just finished my first one. I messed up a lot and had to rip out lots of stitches but I got it done and now I’m excited to make more for my girls . Thanks for the tutorial 😀

[@jennifernovak4506]

I just love these! You do such beautiful work and make it look so easy. I've had a sewing machine for three years and have only made three projects on it. I don't know why I'm so scared of it, haha! I have about 3 totes of material that I've purchased over the past few years. I seriously need to just start. Thank-you for your creativity and inspiration!

[@lynettedaniels1236]

Jennifer Novak, she does make things look easy but don’t be nervous about trying. She’s an excellent teacher.

[@roxannahasenour6465]

Love this easy to follow tutorial. In inches no cm, love it

[@joypaulraj5788]

Erica,thanks for answering my question ,that’s very kind of you even though I didn’t spell the word correctly.now I do understand how and when to apply the batting.keep up your good work. Thanks again

[@mayboothe1834]

Enjoying your tutorials. Would like you to do one on how to make make and female wallets. Love that you give the instructions and measurements other than pdf since I don't have a computer so I'm unable to print. Thanks. Have a blessed day

[@ncboot5014]

I sure thank you for taking the time to make a video on how to make this darling bag, I'm going to make one for everyone for Christmas and put a little surprise gift inside for each one :) I adore seeing your "assistant" close by ;) All the best to you and thanks again!! :)

[@Simone-rx4ri]

Thank you! I have always wanted to know how to add a second zipper. Your videos easy to understand. I can’t wait for the next one to come out.

[@lynettedaniels1236]

Great video. I so enjoy your tutorials! I feel fairly confident making bags but I enjoy watching you work your magic anyway.

[@theresademeester6108]

Just finished making my first one finally. I’ve been wanting to for awhile. I was going to keep it for myself but I think my daughter would like it. Now to start on one for my daughter in law. If I knew how to add a pic I would but 🤷🏻‍♀️! Lol

[@maplelassuk]

I love these Erica! I must admit that zippers are not my favourite job, I'm never totally happy with the ends...But I love the finished article. Extra zips are handy too. Xx btw, that's my favourite boxing method, I find it easier to see the seams for matching! Thank you again.

[@lynettedaniels1236]

Elizabeth McKay, I love this method also.

[@maplelassuk]

Lynette Daniels 😍

[@caligirl9x24]

Wow!! Ive been toying with the idea of making my own large camera bag, I want something beautiful, efficient and over the shoulder so I can easily access my lenses, I've been worried about zippers but you made it look so easy!! Thank you, I may just have to plan out something now!

[@Janet-bf1dt]

I think you had a little helper 😺 I just purchased this pattern. I love that you provide a video too. I think these would make great gifts. Thank you for sharing.

[@gailnoll]

Whoa!!! I didn't know I needed a zipper pouch but now I do! Cute fabric too. Great fat quarter project, thanks for the share and easy to follow video.

[@melanietannertaylor0401]

Thanks for the tutorial 😀!! I'm making this for my G-Daughter who's coming of age (get it? LOL). Using PUL as my liner. It's really so cute & I believe she will use it. 💖 TA !!!

[@ljgrow]

Another great and useful tutorial! I am in LOVE with your fabric choices!

[@Allsmilesgirl277]

I always look forward to your tutorials! These are wonderful, I can’t wait to try it! Thanks so much for sharing another great bag!

[@sewfun196]

Well done tutorial! Ready to give it a try. I'll be adding a wristlet too!

[@chippewagirl7299]

Nice tutorial, easy and thorough. Thank you. Hope to make some soon. Making Bags is so Much Fun.

[@sewingstoryprojects6178]

Love, love, love the bag and your tutorial. I make bags all of the time and you explained the process perfectly! I can tell you are a teacher. Really cute bag and now I want to make some!!! :)

[@sewingstoryprojects6178]

I finally made one today. It came out great. I added a side loop for holding the bag. Thanks again!

[@tinasalentino7156]

Thanks Erica! Always something fun and easy (the way you explain it, not the way mine comes out, lol) ! Can’t wait for the next one! xo tina

[@jenniferrosasyt]

Love the outcome of it! May I know what’s the finished measurements? Thank you🤍

[@chandrakirts4602]

My daughter is in nursing school and she made this to put her stethoscope in. The pocket is perfect for other things like her own light and scissors.

[@jany70]

Now I know what I want to make tomorrow! Thanks for sharing this great project. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Jan

[@georgycolson2729]

I see that your kitty is helping! LOL. I just got the pattern. I have a ton of fabric that I have to use up...Thanks for this tutorial!

[@wandasmart8941]

Love this bag! I always want more (lol). . . i.e. attach a wrist handle to carry, add another zip pocket inside and a slip pocket at the back. . .

[@vinitakaratsu7402]

Hi Erica, I love your tutorial and have tried the bag several times and am almost getting there! I would however appreciate any suggestion you could give me about zipper placement so that the zip pulls end up on the right side. Mine are not ending up on the same side - I am obviously directionally challenged. Thank you!

[@darlenebullington6202]

Very cute bag!!

[@magee632]

Thank you so much I love this bag so much more than the Devon bag!♥️

[@Jin04115]

Best sewing tutorials on all of youtube

[@erica_arndt]

Thanks so much!

[@terryphelps7456]

So cute. These would be fun for the granddaughters easter gifts I am thinking

[@tracyw1123]

GREAT video! And the fabric you used, is so cute. Thanks for the pattern :)

[@rochelleflores1972]

Thank you so much for being a great teacher! Your tutorials are easy to follow

[@suzieq8379]

Erica I wanted to say I was sorry for getting ill... lol I watched another video and figured out what I was doing wrong.. I was putting all the lining pieces together when the whole thing is sewn together... I did want to tell you this is the easy pouch (now) lol that I have found with the double zippers.. Thank you and again I am so sorry ... I am going to delete that message below.. :)

[@healthandtastyrecipes2263]

It's a wonderful work. You are so professionnal

[@teresalevitt4180]

Thank you Erica, I can't wait to make one. I always love your tutorials❤

[@elaineheisler8584]

Love the tutorials. Just found this site. Great projects. 👍

[@Jaxj1017]

Fantastic, love all your tutorials, thanks for sharing x

[@celiagtorres]

Beautiful explanation love your teaching, thank you.

[@CloudyWishes]

What a ripper tutorial ! Thank you so much

[@jackienadler4648]

Love this project. You are a wonderful instructor. Thanks.

[@janblomeke44]

I love these!! I think putting a handle on it would be cute as well

[@erica_arndt]

Yes you could easily put a little side handle on it as well!

[@christinedalby]

Love your videos Erica, I have learnt so much from you. I am wondering if you could put a strap on this bag and if so how you would do it? Perhaps with a tab and D ring either side and then a long strap?

[@erica_arndt]

Yes, for sure! you would just place the strap on one of the outside panels (with the D-ring already on it), raw edges lining up with the raw edge of the bag. Then when you sew the outside panels together the strap will be included. :) Kind of like this bag: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJPddnStmrB0r68

[@christinedalby]

@@erica_arndt Excellent! Thank you so much 🙏🏼😊

[@camey66]

I didn't have a "show more" option but I'd like to make a few of these pouches for my granddaughters.

[@corrinecrouch6882]

I think I will make these and give them to my friends

[@pamketron]

Love the fabric and the bags!

[@kellyhipkins5616]

So pretty. Thank you so much for sharing. So love your tutorials

[@aprilgernaat5568]

Fantastic instruction and super cute pouches!!!

[@irenemartin3791]

Love it! Thank you for your clear and easy to follow instructions.

[@stellashandmade]

wow, you make it look so easy.

[@karenpresley7101]

Very cute little bag. I like it. Thank you. 😊

[@sharonmag3102]

Thanks for a brilliant tutorial. Can't wait to try it.

[@ashwinikarve5106]

Thank you Erica for the wonderful tutorial ❤ ...I just made a pouch and it turned out pretty well ..just one question , are there 4 lining pieces ( 2 white and 2 pink pieces ) because in the description it mentions only 2 lining pieces ..thank you and greetings from India

[@erica_arndt]

Yes, 2 white and 2 pink, but they are listed separately in the description so: FROM LINING FABRIC CUT: 2 - 8" x 11" (pink) 1 - 6" x 11" (white) 1 - 7" x 11" (white)

[@ashwinikarve5106]

@@erica_arndt , thank you so much Erica for your reply , it is of great help ...I have also made fabric scrap organising bin which also turned out good and in the process of making QAYG zipper tote bag ..thank you once again ..just love your tutorials 😍....you keep inspiring and teaching me as I am new to sewing

[@joypaulraj5788]

How did you attach the fleas? I lick the way you give instructions very helpful and fun to watch you

[@erica_arndt]

Um, there are no fleas to my knowledge :) If you mean fleece or batting, I apologize, I updated the description to tell how to do that. For some reason that part got deleted out of the video.

[@madebydonnaq]

You make really great videos. I love all of them!!

[@IQuiltYouNot]

Ok, so...confession time! I saw this video pop up in my feed and got SO excited...that I went out and bought 9” zippers before reading the information - EEK!! Can the bag be modified to accommodate my 9” zippers? How would I go about doing that? Thanks! I LOVE your videos!

[@erica_arndt]

Oh no! Yes, you can you will want to add tabs to both the front pocket and top zipper pouch to make them 11" long. Then just sew them in as I show in the video.

[@dustycarter2729]

You could make a smaller bag to fit the zipper

[@Schwartz12]

I really like your tutorials! I made this but used the written instructions that I purchased and it didn't have the step when to add the batting 😔

[@michellehale8962]

I’m loving this make…but I can’t find where you added the batting. I even looked through the transcript.

[@erica_arndt]

Hi, Sorry for some reason the clip with me attaching the batting to the bag got deleted. Right after I cut all of the little corners out of the bottoms, I used 505 spray adhesive to secure a piece of batting to the outside front pocket and the other one to the outside back of the bag.

[@morgandavis1182]

I have watched so many of your videos today! I’ve found a new favorite! Do you think this has room to add a few credit card slots?

[@erica_arndt]

Oh absolutely!

[@DomiGrl1]

Beautiful!

[@richardgruebel2944]

Thank You for making this video. I wanted to make a small 2 zipper bag for my granddaughter and this is perfect. Only thing is I’m going to add a D-ring n 1 of the side seam to attach a wristlet. Question with that should I sew the tab for the D-ring through all side seam layers or just for the outside material. Thank You again. ~gwen~

[@erica_arndt]

Great idea! I would probably add it through the outside/batting layer only.

[@michellefedee560]

Love your tutorials

[@glorypetyo7162]

Love that bag! Thanks! Will give it a try ❤️

[@jane8760]

Hi Erica, I have made several of your bags and love them all! Just a quick question...when and to which side did you add the batting? I replayed the video and didn't catch that part. At one point it looked like it was sandwiched in-between the front panel with the zipper front?

[@erica_arndt]

I added the batting to the outside layer, the back of the front panel.

[@kawaiikittymagic]

If you put it on the back of the front panel when you open the zipper wouldn’t it open to the batting?

[@amymcniel5165]

Great tutorial Erica! Thank you!

[@ljsteinhagen1013]

❤ cute bags!!! When and where do you attach the interfacing/batting?

[@erica_arndt]

I'm sorry I think I forgot to show it in the video for some reason. Right after I cut all of the little corners out of the bottom, I used 505 spray adhesive to secure the batting to the outside front pocket and outside back of the bag.

[@jayneevanderheym352]

What a great video, love them! Thank you. 😊

[@zoeirving4552]

Great video. Will try it tomorrow x

[@amandas.439]

Do you ever add quilting to the bag? Does that change any of the cutting instructions or steps?

[@carenholderbradshaw9980]

Love the zipper pouch.

[@lindamcneely]

is there any chance that you could do a tutorial on a nice easy padded wallet?

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Like the bag and the video!👍🏼

[@jillianbelan8946]

Another great tutorial, thanks Erica :)

[@retroredo9850]

Ive been watching tons of videos for single, double zipper pouches, small and large totes and the thing striking me is why bother making end tabs for zipper if putting zipper all the way inside.Im struggling having wonking and tuckedin zipper ends and today now realized from now on those zipper tabs are only going on half way so that im only dealing with fabric in all my seams?! has no one done or thought of that? Im tryng it because none of my bags iwth zippers all the way to the end look nice flipped.

[@marycain7424]

When do the batting pieces get sewed in? I’m trying to find that and I’m lost! HELP. Ok, I just saw the note about batting. I had to disassemble and wasted hours and a lot of thread. I’m not happy.

[@deborahbailey292]

Soo cute!!! I wanna make one right now!!!!!😋😎

[@HeavensPiecemaker]

Great video. Thank you for sharing

[@nedragusenburg9959]

Hi. I have been sewing along with you for two years. I am wondering what sewing machine you would recommend, as I am in the market for a new one. Thank you.

[@erica_arndt]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nna6Xn-HbNF1Y8ksi=mmBicc3tOHCAPOhN

[@rosemariegreenland106]

Great tutorial! Thank you.

[@kimberlychristensen5777]

Love it.

[@camey66]

I don't know what I did wrong but I did it twice. It was something to do with the batting and the lining. I can't go for a third. This tutorial is just not for me I guess. 😒 So frustrating when you're making Christmas gifts.

[@erica_arndt]

Hi! I'm so sorry you are having troubles! If you would like to email me photos I will see if I can help?

[@ssusan3]

Love the bag thank you

[@creatiefpaultje7490]

These are wonderfull! Thank you

[@sandikukkola710]

Thanks!

[@erica_arndt]

Thanks so much for your support of my channel!!

[@JOHN3n16]

Good tutorial!

[@janicedenton6548]

I have made two bags so far. They turned out very nice but for some reason, I end up with 7.5 inches long instead of 8. I cut all the pieces according to the instructions but I can't figure out why this is happening. Any ideas?

[@erica_arndt]

Hi Janice, So the bag is 8” when it isn’t sewn together, by the time you sew it, it will finish at about 7-1/2” because the seams take away about 1”. It kind of depends on your seam allowance, some people do a bit more or less depending on your zipper foot, etc.

[@Kelly.A.]

Great video!

[@aducksaysmoo]

I'm confused as to why you would put zipper tabs on the outer pocket, where they are really not needed, and didn't put tabs on the upper zipper, where it would have looked much better?

[@erica_arndt]

You can do either, I liked the side pocket tabs because it think it looks better. But it's totally personal preference you can do them or skip them, it's up to you :)