Persimmon Dumpling Pouch

[@hemidancer64]

Great video! I was trying to follow a pdf document and was struggling, but you clearly explained everything and helped me to understand. Thank you so much !

[@heidibenn]

Thanks for a fabulous video!!! I find that it’s also helpful to sew across the zipper ends to keep them together on that last seam about 1” from the edge of the fabric so they don’t wiggle around. I also think adding tabs is a good idea too. THANKS AGAIN.

[@wendysutherland9948]

Sara, Thankyou so much for your fabulous tutorials. I so appreciate your complete steps of the projects and your kindness in producing these free patterns. You are the best teacher!

[@andi795]

Wendy Sutherland I agree! Thank you, Sara.

[@stitchinginthebarn8307]

I was looking at a video for a similar bag from a quilt fabric company and their directions were not very good. Your video was listed underneath and I like your directions and pdf much better! Thank you so much for sharing! I've subscribed to your channel. Have a lovely day!

[@5d41k3]

Oh my gosh, your tutorial is the best! Very clear, concise and not too wordy. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@FFPages]

Thank you Sara, I love your videos, you are detail and the pacing is easy to follow and understand. I cannot wait to make these.

[@CaroleB]

Thanks to you, with this outstanding tutorial and the free pattern I was able to sew one up for a gift in one afternoon. I appreciate your generous sharing of your talent and look forward to trying more of your patterns. Tip: If you're using auto headliner instead of foam interfacing, sew the porous foam side down to the fabric and leave the smooth side up. The foam side sticks to the machine.

[@lindseyingoldby532]

Thank you for that tip. It’s good to know.

[@jillmorris4087]

Sara, wonderful tutorial, I too added tabs on the ends for ease of opening, thanks for sharing your patterns, so generous of you!

[@sharinsherri2558]

Love this Sara! I could watch you sew all day! Thank you for another tutorial! You are always so generous. Hugs!

[@suzannewood1518]

Thank you sew much ❤. I’ve been making these all wrong.

[@marshalamberth2305]

I just recently found your site and all your beautiful bag patterns. I downloaded the Persimmon Dumpling Pouch and watched the video. I have pieced the strip sets to make a small and a medium bag. Just waiting to get my zippers and foam interfacing from Amazon. I can't wait to try a more difficult bag if this one goes well. I have made lots of zipper pouches before but I just love the strip pieced design of this one. I have never worked with the shape flex foam before. I can't wait to see what it does to give structure to a bag. Thanks for the free pattern and the wonderful instructional video.

[@user-fw4nd2qh1x]

Your bags are amazing. Thank you for sharing your works with us. Greetings from Russia.

[@francrouch9347]

I've watched several videos, and yours clicked in! Plus, it helped we have the same machine!😊

[@Nina-vk5sl]

Hello Sara, I watch your videos all the time, love your work, love the that you gives us the pattern and , in the videos you explain everything reall clearly!! Because of you I learned and date to make bags yhanjs

[@hanlinc1]

Sara, your tutorials are always so enjoyable and thank you for the patterns , as always GREAT! Bless you, keep up the teaching, I learn from everyone of your videos! ;)

[@sibetrackerAo4]

I can't wait to try this! I've made a lot of bags, but have never sewn the boxed corners of the lining and the exterior together -- that's brilliant! Thanks for a great idea!

[@louloubellzz]

I love your demonstration and can’t wait to make the set of these great dumplings. Thank you.

[@Quilting4fun]

I love this little pouch. Thank you for sharing the pattern and an excellent tutorial.

[@maryannfaulkner877]

Sara, thank you for your wonderful generosity of spirit. These are so beautiful and it’s very much appreciated.

[@tracieandthemachine]

Thank you for the free pattern and video! I can't wait to get started!

[@jenniferhayden5207]

Brilliant way to finish off the ends so that there are no raw edges. Thank you for the pattern and video

[@PaisanosRoostFarm]

I've found that clipping both sides of the zipper tape every 1/4" makes it easier to shape to the curves of the curved pouches.

[@jamievanskiver8380]

Beautiful bag! Thank you so much for sharing this pattern with us and for doing this tutorial!!! I can't wait to begin making all sizes😁

[@SharonCarbine]

Wonderful pouch and excellent instructions, Sarah! Thank you. Big smile.

[@jackiecaygle3878]

I love the fabric you used. You make it look so easy

[@geriedwards4028]

Thank you so so much for such a delightful freebie - particularly love the fact that you included SVG files which enabled me to cut the last two out on my new cricut maker - I hate cutting curves, particularly on headliner foam or fusible fleece which I have used in mine. Thank you again and Happy and Healthy 2021 to you and yours from across the pond in the UK xx

[@louannmulvaney9193]

Thank you Sara for all your wonderful designs, this pattern is so cute !! Its great to see your smiling face again 🏇 Best of luck at your horse show !!🏇⭐🏇

[@clombard7134]

Love making this pouch! Thank you Sara for your generosity!

[@debbiecartwright7107]

Thank You so much for this tutorial. It sure makes things easier for us beginner's.

[@roseannecarratkinson4271]

I love how easy you make it look! I just started following you and love everything I have seen so far! Thanks for being a fantastic teacher/mentor. 😘

[@karenpoe8057]

I finally did this and I used large and fabric I used was from Frozen movie. I love love it!!! Thank you.

[@annebrunner3649]

I made this pouch a few days ago. It turned out great ! Thank you.

[@landarogers9926]

Love the pencil roll. Very functional.

[@gregoryburnett5517]

Fantastic. I like watching your tutorials. You are soooo good at what you do. I have learned from you. Sandra B.

[@ShaniaJackson2013]

Great video and you’re a good instructor. Thank you so much for the free pattern. I can’t wait to make this!

[@terylyn2]

Just made my first one, thanks for the cute pattern Sara💕

[@elizabethsawyer5906]

Can’t wait to make this one Sara. Thank you for your generosity 💕

[@monikaperry7924]

Thank you for the tutorial, I can’t wait to get started with this project

[@ourtimetoquilt8495]

Great job teaching and your sewing skills are very very good! Thank you! Hugs, Deb

[@sandythomas9622]

You make it look so easy. Very cute! Thank you.

[@VegaChastain]

First time trying this bag ? I would NOT recommend using a metal zipper. LOL My bag is beautiful, but it has holes in it from where I couldn't make the zipper behave! Thus is gets caught on the lining. Will try again when my nylon zipper tape gets here. At least if you use metal only use #3 or #5 zipper. The pattern probably says this, but I always try to make my own patterns based on your videos with the size I want. As long as my measuring is precise it works well! haha Thanks so much, cheers. -Baglady

[@tanyanuttall2429]

Thank you very much Sara for a lovely pattern and video.

[@debrabowman8750]

I love this bag! Your instructions are impeccable!

[@estherwoods4125]

I love this pouch. The only thing I added were some tabs at the boxed corners so my arthritic friends will be able to open and close with ease.

[@aaliyahraks]

it looks really cool with the patchwork

[@lindseyingoldby532]

This is a great tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing it 👏👍❤️

[@tahishawilliams9853]

ii so love your videos so easy to follow. thank you much. please keep the videos coming!!!

[@brendabarry278]

I was able to log on to sew sweetness & had no problem downloading the pattern & instructions.

[@karenbochinski]

You are such an excellent teacher

[@tinageorge8759]

Thank you Sara, great pouch and great tutorial! 💚

[@jackieremis6533]

You explain so well. Thank you

[@melniee2551]

You make to look so easy! Cute bag!

[@arkansasbabe706]

cant wait to make this bag with my daughter

[@sonjaklick5565]

Fantastic tutorial. Thank you!

[@lanagrinder1582]

Whats the exact zipper length for each 1,2,3 pattern sizes for this pouch?

[@dhopkins1956]

Same question here

[@lindabonds6838]

Great demo. Thank you!

[@CaroleB]

Fantastic pattern and video. A suggestion for someone who might be using auto headliner for the foam padding: m

[@ideastimestwo3522]

Thank you so much! These are adorable!

[@marirubioestevez7715]

moltes gràcies!!💚

[@megenwilson8158]

Your instructions are great....thx

[@Chezcat]

Thumbs up for pressing seams open

[@mioangel1227]

So sweet as always! TFS!

[@lindamcneely]

would this bag look o.k. with fusible fleece instead of the foam interfacting?

[@iloveshimin]

Omg you are so organised (background)

[@karenhickey3377]

What thread do you recommend for this pouch and for all your bag patterns? This is a great tutorial. You are a great instructor!

[@geraldinelombardo7434]

Love your projects! Question: you use shape flex often. Why do you choose that over a lightweight/featherweight interfacing? If it’s woven vs non woven? is it because it’s softer? Also, do you know what’s causing my fabric/project to have a wrinkle like appearance after its interface?Thanks. And thank you for sharing all your ideas and projects!

[@marciacarey2793]

The iron on interfacing makes the fabric wrinkle, best to use sew in. ;)

[@lindadavis8082]

Love your tutorials, quick ?...do you ever clip the curve under the zipper? Thanks

[@crazycow114]

Hi Sara just wondering about the accent strip for the base of the bag, how wide and long is it? because on the PDF it says it is 24" x3" and when I cut it out, it looks too short. love your patterns and tutorials from Western Australia

[@cindychristie6314]

These are so cute, downloaded pattern!

[@arriettysbags]

This is an awesome pattern. I can't wait to make it. I love using up scraps for quilts and bags. So this is perfect. Thank you, Sara for your generosity. :)

[@bmrs.g7108]

Love this thanks I just subscribed :-)

[@kelposch2839]

Love the Vlisco fabric!

[@michelevidler4568]

I can't download the pattern unless I have utube subscription, can I get it another way please

[@rdleather]

Thank you, Deb

[@thomasm2763]

Wouldn’t you be able to flip everything through the zipper opening?

[@fralou1]

I would like to make the bag a bit longer. May have to make a bit wider not sure. Lease advise? Thank you.

[@bronwyncarr6714]

You could always print the pattern piece at a bigger %. Like 120%.

[@Designsbyizzi]

I have the same machine, but it didn't come with that zipper foot. Do you have a link or a place that I can purchase it. Thanks 😊

[@bronwyncarr6714]

That's the hinged zipper foot. I purchased mine at Sew Vac Direct - www.sewvacdirect.com/juki-hinged-zipper-foot-for-tl-series-machines/

[@tahishawilliams9853]

I am in the process of making this bag

[@TheLolacook50]

Where do I retrieve the free pattern for this demo as you stated! It wishes to charge me $15.00!,,

[@sujathamadhavan6162]

I was always searching for a PDF pattern to sew a zipper tote bag for keeping my laptop in that.

[@bronwyncarr6714]

A good option is the Creative Maker supply case: sewsweetness.com/products/creative-maker-supply-cases?v=8e3eb2c69a18

[@nirupachadha6345]

HI. Did you say fusible foam. I wish. I could get it in India.

[@louloubellzz]

I love your bags and your instructions. In so many other peoples videos they say you can pin. But I don’t need too. Yike I dislike that. One question I have. You sewed the strips all the way to the bottom then covered it up with more fabric. Was this just an easier way to get it covered or better for stronger structure. I can’t wait to make this little cutie. Thank you.

[@808patricia2]

Your tutorials are EXCELLENT! I’ve just discovered your channel - thank You! I’m curious, what make/model sewing machine are you using?

[@bronwyncarr6714]

Here's a link to where Sara talks about her machines: sewsweetness.com/tag/juki-tl-2010q?v=8e3eb2c69a18

[@mrspandaland3010]

I tried to download the pattern but it sent me to a page that says I don’t have permission to download and now it just shows a blank page.

[@IMOO1896]

Great job,

[@suekayknits4284]

love your videos. what sewing machine do you use in this video

[@arlenemcfadden3363]

Do you pre-wash your waxed fabric?

[@lindaalbert8404]

Hi Sara. How exactly do we get your pattern . I have adobe. I need a step by step.

[@manuelevie]

Thank you!

[@michaelagrube5172]

Thank you for this nice free pattern. Wich sewing maschine du you use in this Video. Thank you for your answer.

[@dking12924]

she uses a juki

[@manuelevie]

Sara, Where did you get the presser foot you used for the zipper?

[@LizDavis2009]

I use the same machine Sara uses, a Juki 2010Q. The zipper foot comes with the machine. I imagine you could buy one on Amazon or online at Juki.

[@manuelevie]

​@@LizDavis2009 I do have the 2200QVP, but i didn't get that foot. I will look on the Juki sight. Thank you.

[@BiancaDuncanQuiltAQuilt]

Where can I get the zipper foot???

[@marymote8951]

thank you so cute

[@minnie87108]

Can you use cork as the accent or is it too thick?

[@caitm703]

What are all the feet you used in this video?

[@nanny5301]

Sara, I love all your videos! You are such a good teacher. What was the white foot you were using. It looked like plastic.

[@LizDavis2009]

That is a teflon foot used for sewing cork, leather and other "sticky" materials. I bought one on Amazon for about $7. Works great!!

[@midwaypitt]

What type of thread are you using and where did you get your zipper foot?

[@bronwyncarr6714]

Sara uses predominantly 40 weight Aurifil thread. I'm pretty sure she got her hinged zipper foot online at sew vac direct.

[@reneeison9857]

Those fabrics are awsome what line are they

[@denisebaye3001]

renee ison those are ankara print fabrics... from Africa

[@sleeplessinscandia6452]

What kind of fabric are you using for the bottom of this bag if I may ask? Beautiful!

[@nanny5301]

She said she was using waxed canvas for the whole bag around 11:52.

[@sleeplessinscandia6452]

nanny thank you!

[@nanny5301]

@@sleeplessinscandia6452 Your welcome!

[@dalegruder2363]

That’s a quiet machine! What model and brand? Thank you

[@bronwyncarr6714]

Here's some information on Sara's sewing machine: sewsweetness.com/2018/01/my-sewing-machine.html?v=8e3eb2c69a18