How to Make Box Pouches in Different Sizes - no seams exposed

[@tpbudgetmama2113]

This is probably the best video i have seen that explains how to calculate these dimensions. Thank you so much for your time. It’s going to help me a great deal. You’re appreciated 😊😘

[@MarcelasPurse]

You are welcome, thank you for your comment 😊

[@tinmouse1083]

Thank you SO MUCH for this. Ive been seaching for exactly this information. Very clear instructions . 😊

[@MarcelasPurse]

You are welcome 😊

[@melbellrocks]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video. I have watched so many boxy bag tutorials and they explain the process, but never how to customize the size. This is exactly what I needed! You have a new subscriber and fan!!!

[@MarcelasPurse]

Thank you :)

[@DallyKones1234]

So glad l found your tutorials! I have three granddaughters to make bags for and now l can make three different sizes according to age. Thank you for clearly explaining how to do it.

[@MarcelasPurse]

You are welcome , happy sewing 😊

[@lesleygilbert1945]

Thanks for a good explanation of sizes. Also I prefer this style of boxy pouch because the zipper is only along the top and not going down the sides 🤩

[@marians2146]

Thank you Marcella, your tutorials are fantastic and so clear to follow. The explanation on how to adjust the size is perfect.

[@MarcelasPurse]

Thank you very much, 😊

[@invmetal10]

You articulated this bag making process very well. Thank you for sharing!

[@MarcelasPurse]

@@invmetal10 you are welcome ☺️

[@tammyfuller5575]

Oh my goodness, thank you. This was exactly what I was looking for to determine how to decide size of cut for box corners. Thank you so much.

[@MarcelasPurse]

😊😊😊. I am glad it is useful 😀

[@carolsmith5801]

I love your instructions and have made many pouches from your video. I made them a number of years ago and had to search today in my KZbin history to find your video again. Thank you,

[@MarcelasPurse]

You are welcome 😊😊😊

[@virginiahudson5677]

Thank you so much, I wanted to make a special bag for my grandson’s emergency equipment when we travel and your video gave me what I needed. Thanks so much for helping keep my grandson safe! You are an angel!

[@MarcelasPurse]

I am so happy to know this, I hope your grandson stays safe and happy ❤. To see how to make these pouches in full detail and step by step, just follow this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4SUp4WLqbyfg7s Take care and happy sewing 😊

[@rotto792]

Thank you Marcela, this is just the pattern I have been looking for. Very well presented. Looking forward to many more.

[@MarcelasPurse]

I am happy to help, happy sewing ! 😊

[@touchingnature]

What an excellent tutorial, I want to make a makeup bag that fits everything including my brushes. You have explained it so clearly how to make a bespoke bag. I fear maths, I am not good at maths, but you have given me the confidence to go ahead and make it just the right size. Thank you so much xx

[@MarcelasPurse]

I am very happy to hear that, I hope you that you will be happy with the result. Happy sewing! 😊

[@omgbecky5511]

I make a lot of zipper pouch and bags and as I scroll through KZbin looking for an idea close to what I want to make, I always come back to your videos because you explain in such great detail how I can figure out the dimensions for the project I'm working on. Thank you for that. I've used your tutorials for several of my bags and pouches.

[@MarcelasPurse]

I am very happy to hear that, thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@txknitnurse]

Thank you so much. I could not have figured this out on my own. I love your tutorials.

[@MarcelasPurse]

😊 you are welcome. Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@elainevenier1624]

Thank you, very helpful and well explained.

[@lindafrazier4763]

Marcela , Thank-you for the precise explanation ...... I found it to be very helpful and informative ..... I have made several of your boxy bags , for travel and cosmetic bags for both men and women ...... Your tutorials are enjoyable to watch and learn from ! Thank-you

[@MarcelasPurse]

Thank you very much for your comment, I always try to explain the technique, rather than just how to make one item. Happy sewing and keep safe !

[@lauraldn9244]

Thank you for your videos! Thanks to your amazing videos I have learnt how to make and customise box pouches. You helped me to be confident with zips. Bless you! 💜💖🙏🏾😊

[@MarcelasPurse]

I thank you for being here and I am so happy to know this. 💖🤗

[@lorrainecochrane1851]

Love the explanation so easy to follow

[@MarcelasPurse]

Thank you 😊

[@susanabanana2024]

I cannot thank you enough! I needed to hear this video this very evening! ¡Muchas Gracias!

[@MarcelasPurse]

You are welcome 😊😊😊

[@sam27ellsmere]

Thank you, I'm so glad I found this

[@rachelterashita4123]

Thank you so much for the explanation on how to change the bag size! 😀🇨🇦

[@MarcelasPurse]

You are welcome 😊

[@paddyanne2024]

Thank you for your lovely explanations and effort!

[@MarcelasPurse]

You are welcome 😊😊😊. Don't forget to click on the link to the video for a full explanation with the lining 😊

[@01doha]

Absolutely brilliant, thankyou for sharing.

[@MarcelasPurse]

😊😊😊

[@sharonharris2214]

Explanation is so easy to understand. Love it

[@MarcelasPurse]

Glad it was helpful! And sorry I had missed your comment.

[@liandereuling]

Thank you so much! I was looking for this and i never knew how to do this! Greetings from Holland.

[@MarcelasPurse]

Hello there! I am glad you found me, too. I hope you will make many of these pouches. Happy sewing! 😊

[@louparsons]

Way better than the earlier upload - I can hear you! And a great video as well, thank you for your effort.

[@MarcelasPurse]

Thank you very much 😊

[@stitchwitch39]

Fabulous! Thank you so much! Excellent video

[@MarcelasPurse]

Thank you for watching it 😊😊😊

[@deadcrystalroses]

PERFECT!! I've been looking for a box pouch pattern that only has the zipper flat across the top and not curving along the ends as well

[@MarcelasPurse]

😊 Just in case, I put a link on the description box where you can see how to make the pouch complete with lining. Happy sewing! 😊

[@eweinhardt63]

Thank you!!! This was so helpful!!

[@MarcelasPurse]

You are welcome 😊

[@louisemaher2688]

Another excellent video. You mentioned in the original a materials list, but I cannot find it. Just asking to get sizes of bag and and size of tabs. Thank You.

[@MarcelasPurse]

There is an arrow on the right bottom corner "V" below the video, if you click on it the whole description box will appear. All the details are there 😊

[@louisemaher2688]

@Marcela's Purse Thank you. For what ever reason, this didn't show up on the computer screen. Checked the mobile feed and there it was. Must have been a pc screen setting. But I got it...

[@MarcelasPurse]

@@louisemaher2688 I am glad you founf it, it is confusing and I get many questions about it. It is KZbin thing.😅. Happy sewing! 😊

[@louisemaher2688]

@Marcela's Purse one more comment. You are a wonderful instructor. You are clear, precise, and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for your time in making these videos.

[@MarcelasPurse]

@@louisemaher2688 thank you very much for your support. ❤

[@marywood2561]

Thank you so much..I really enjoy your videos!

[@MarcelasPurse]

You am happy to know 😊

[@PrasannaKumar-jc2hq]

Extremely clear!

[@MarcelasPurse]

Thank you.

[@zsirimoglu]

thank you so much for this tutorial . finally I understood how to resize the pouch which I want to make at certain dimensions

[@MarcelasPurse]

You are welcome, enjoy your project 😊

[@fralou1]

Thank you for this video. May I ask if you could check this out for me if I got it right. Bag 14” wide x 3 deep x 13 wide. Plus 1/4 in seam allowance. Squares corner 1 1/2”. I need to add 1/4 inch where needed. Am I going the right way?

[@MarcelasPurse]

@@fralou1 hello, I am a bit confused about your question, are you asking about allowance for the square corners? 😊 To clarify, once you have decided the size of the sides of your pouch, you will have to add 1/4" seam allowance on all four sides of your pieces of fabric, then you cut the 1 1/2" squares ( you will have already added seam allowance, so you just cut the square in the size you need). You can practice cutting two pieces of paper and fold them to create the shape of your pouch ( folding also the edges for seam allowance) and attach them with sticky tape. I have done that sometimes and found it very useful. If you still have doubts, please message me again. 😊

[@fralou1]

@@MarcelasPursehello Marcella. Thank you for your reply. Is there a way I could send you a picture of what I need

[@madeleinesantoro6597]

I love your designs and your tutorials. I would like to make a carry on travel bag following your tutorial on how to change the size of a pouch. The bag has to conform to airplane dimensions which is 22”X14”X9”. I will be using your pattern “Boxy Bag With Handles”. Can I use the instructions from your tutorial to make the bag? If it is possible Then according to your explanation I will have to make the squares 4.5 inches to equal the 9 inch sides. Is that correct? Thank you for sharing your passion and expertise.

[@MarcelasPurse]

Yes, you are correct, the squares should be 4.5 inches, so your pieces of fabric should be 31" × 23" ** 4.5" + 22 "+ 4.5" = 31" *** 4.5 "+ 14 "+ 4.5" = 23" PLUS SEAM ALLOWANCE. If you are working with 1/4" allowance, the fabrics should be 31.5" x 23.5". You might want to increase the seam allowance if the fabric frays easily. Happy sewing! I would like to see the finished product 😊

[@madeleinesantoro6597]

Thank you so much for making my project so much easier. So now what’s left is where to place the handles. From that calculation I can figure out the pockets. I have made many “Boxy Bag With Handles”. My entire family is equipped with them.

[@MarcelasPurse]

@@madeleinesantoro6597 I hope you show me later 😊

[@madeleinesantoro6597]

Hi Marcela. I finished making the airline compatible duffle bag that you so generously helped me with. I want to send you a photo of it but don’t know how to do so. Can you direct me?

[@MarcelasPurse]

@@madeleinesantoro6597 you can send me a message through Facebook or Instagram. The link is here with the list of materials 😊 facebook.com/marcelaspurse

[@chitrapadmanabhan1737]

thank you so much for the detailed explanation Madam. it is v useful and this is exactly what I was looking for to make different sizes of box pouches. can u please tell me the thickness of interfacing used for bags and pouches and where can v get it please..I learnt to make box pouch after seeing your vedios.thank you so much. pl tell me the thickness of interfacing used. am using wadding material which has to b fixed on main cloth by doing quilting stitches. I would like to use interfacing instead.

[@MarcelasPurse]

Hello, I normally use fusible foam or fusible fleece you can buy both in haberdashery shops and on the internet. Here is a link to a video where I talk about them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4nKqpqggJuGa8U Also in this description box is the link for my tutorial showing how I make these pouches step by step.I hope all this is useful 😊

[@chitrapadmanabhan1737]

@@MarcelasPurse thank you so much madam.

[@kacieo777]

How do you know what zipper length you need? Does it just need to be longer than your bag's finished width? Also, do you need to adjust the size of the tabs (the part you hold for zipping) if you resize the bag?

[@MarcelasPurse]

About the zipper: yes, in my case I wanted the width to be 8", so any zipper longer than that would work (about 2" longer), if it is too long, you just cut off the excess when sewing the pieces of fabric together. The reason for a longer zipper is that you do not have the start and the end of the zipper exposed at the end and you give the pouch a better finish, it is also much easier to sew it in place. About the tabs: you can decide how big and long you want them, experiment folding a piece of fabric and pin it to the pouch before actually sewing it to it until you are satisfied with the size. I hope this helps 😊

[@malazkarar1171]

fantastic job, thank you very much!

[@MarcelasPurse]

You are welcome 🙂

[@chriss9781]

Do you have a pouch bag pattern that the zipper extends over the sides?

[@MarcelasPurse]

Hello, I am afraid I don't, thank you very much for asking, you have just inspired me to make one., stay tuned ☺

[@christinesheehan6447]

Hi Marcella. Is there anyway I can find the measurement of the fabric for your original boxy pouch. I have searched and searched but unable to Find it. Thank you

[@MarcelasPurse]

Hello Christine, all my tutorials have full information on the description box below the video, I put a link to that particular video in this description box, but here is the link for you again : kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4SUp4WLqbyfg7s When you get to the tutorial, just click on the little arrow that looks like this : "V" on the bottom right side corner. You will see the list of materials and measurements. Happy sewing. 😊

[@marysiddons6400]

You say in the description of this bag you have the different sizes and how much material to cut out I cannot find your description of this video when I tap the first video it takes me to your previous box video thanks for helping.

[@marysiddons6400]

I found the directions thank you so much for your video I’m going to make your bag today thanks again great job

[@MarcelasPurse]

@@marysiddons6400 great! I was about to reply . Happy sewing 😊

[@virginiacannon2023]

How do you add handles, not zip finger hold, to the pouch? How do you determine math to add outside pockets and inside pockets? Thank you for this video! It helped me a lot!

[@MarcelasPurse]

I am off to my day work, I will reply properly to you tomorrow. Thank you veey much for your interest 😊

[@MarcelasPurse]

I decided to make a video to answer your questions, I hope it is useful, here is the link :kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYC9fqmJntmho6M

[@virginiacannon2023]

@@MarcelasPurse Thank you. I am going to watch it now

[@jenhenwinters4983]

your video is great thank you

[@Macandcheese9989]

Marcela, you rock

[@MarcelasPurse]

😃😃😃😃😃😃 thank you!!!

[@joycecarthew4945]

Thanks that really helps

[@MarcelasPurse]

You are welcome 😊