Pinched Pleated Bottom Fully Lined Zipper Pouch

[@maureenjobb8882]

Love your blue bag the best. Thanks for sharing we all of us.

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you 💙

[@annataylor7226]

Thank you for a fun and informative video. Great pouch and I love the blue tassel zipper pull. Blues are my happy color. 😀

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you 🦩

[@theresabecerra6565]

Love the blue pouch with triangles. They look like they float. Such a nice accent

[@rsislandcrafts]

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[@paulawyatt3872]

Thanks, Robin! The blue of the tassel really brings out the blue in your print. Enjoyed!

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thanks Paula. 💙

[@stitchincindi]

OMGOSH!!!! How amazing is this tutorial! Thanks for the hint about the jump ring to turn it sideways when putting the blue tassel on the incredible pouch, etc.!!!

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thanks Cindi. It was a game changer when I learned that little trick with the jump rings. They look much neater.

[@bevcote2357]

I’m so glad you showed the real struggle of turning this right side out cuz “the struggle is real”. You have solved the mystery of this type bottom for me. Thanks Robin. Blessings.

[@rsislandcrafts]

The struggle is real for sure. Sometimes you don’t have a choice but to have a narrow turning hole. You need a bit of patience and a few cuss words 😉

[@donnalewis4895]

Love the blue tassel just finishes the pouch.

[@rsislandcrafts]

Sometimes it’s the little things that finish the project. ✂️

[@bridgetwhite5547]

Love the blue tassel Robin. I really like folded bottom I was only thinking about those yesterday and now you've shown us, thanks. 😊

[@rsislandcrafts]

I can read minds 🤣🤣🤣

[@karenhornberger7236]

Thanks for doing this tutorial. The blue bag is so cute. I like the scrappy patchwork.

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you 🦩

[@sonniecampbell1788]

I watched replay. The blue tassel was my favorite for the pouch, too. Very nice tutorial!

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you 💙

[@plumcrazy57]

Very good tutorial and I love 💕 the BLUE tassel on it! Thanks Robin

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thanks Candy. ✂️

[@lindamb8962]

I LOVE the fabric you used for this pouch and the blue tassel looks great.

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you 💙

[@helenlenhart8425]

The blue tassel brings out the blue accents in the fabric. Great choice.

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you Helen 💙

[@maryannnewsham7714]

Great tutorial Robyn. I also like a lined pouch even if it is vinyl or cork. I like the way you put the little Little Mark's so that it is even on either side. I struggled it was a little bit off. You are very very clear and precise in your directions

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@giselaa6111]

Thank You Robin you share so much ♥️Gisela in Sweden 🇸🇪

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you 💙

[@kerriamerifinn9824]

Love that blue pouch 💙

[@rsislandcrafts]

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[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

You are so talented and make such lovely items. Thanks for sharing!

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you so much 💙

[@barbarameehan113]

Great instructions, Robin. Love this pouch. Must make some for gifts.

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you Barbara 💙

[@beyesh3760]

COOL... Blue is one of my favorite colors. Cute bag will have to try it. :)

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you. I like blue. I’m not sure I’ve ever heard that anyone does not like blue.

[@lynnebaldwin4305]

Blue - thank you Robin

[@rsislandcrafts]

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[@LaughSewCreate]

Great instructions. You explain things wonderfully and love the fabric!

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you so much.

[@lesa6399]

Glad you went with the blue tassel! The fabric is adorable! Such cute ideas!

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thanks Lesa 💙

[@hume6900]

Darn it, I missed the live again!

[@rsislandcrafts]

You haven’t missed anything yet. Friday’s tutorials are pretty recorded. I go live on the 1st and 3rd Saturday each month. I’ll be live tomorrow at noon est where I will be making a cell phone cozy.

[@lisak-harvey5135]

Love your cute little bags. I especially like the blue tassel on the one you made today.

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you 💙🦩

[@freedamarino1283]

Very good video Robin. You explained it to look very easy. 👩‍🦳🧵

[@rsislandcrafts]

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[@nancylarson3362]

Love it! Thank you for wonderful instructions ❤️

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you 💙

[@CordulaPrice]

Love the fabric 👍🏻

[@rsislandcrafts]

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[@elizabethsawyer5906]

Enjoyed your tutorial very much Robin. Loved the tassels, the blue one in particular! Thank you💕

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you. I’m all about those tassels right now 🙃

[@CordulaPrice]

Blue tassel

[@lindachase2667]

Another great tutorial, thanks Robin

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you Linda 💙

[@cardiodancefitwithlisamari6098]

Great to see the blue sky here today after days of clouds and rain! Love your newest bag, but I don't like working with zippers, so if I need one, I'll buy it from you!!

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you. I love making zipper bags so it’s perfect. Rainy season has finally arrived in my area. Which means mornings full of sun and an afternoon rain most days.

[@jenniferfrieman5677]

Love the material and the blue tassel together. Great job!💙

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you ✂️

[@jackiecaygle3878]

great job as usual. I look forward to your videos

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you 💙🦩

[@MarieH528]

Hi Robin, love this technique-just a suggestion- if you roll up a dish towel to slide in your bag before you press the seam open will prevent any creases in the fabric! Thank You for Sharing! P.S. why couldn’t You keep your zipper open to turn?

[@rsislandcrafts]

Terrific tip. Thank you. I’m not sure what you mean in your PS. Maybe you’re talking about when I popped the corners on the zippers?? It’s easier for me when the zipper is closed a bit. If not that, then I need a bit more I formation. Thanks.

[@MarieH528]

@@rsislandcrafts oh, I meant instead of leaving an opening in the lining, could you have just left the zipper open to turn it right side out?

[@rsislandcrafts]

Ah gotcha. If I were to sew down both sides and not leave a turning space in the lining I would no longer have access to the zipper. All sides of the pouch would be sewn closed. Does that make sense? I have seen pouches where they make them similar to a tote bag. The “drop” the lining into the pouch. Then they add the zipper. The zipper has to be the exact size and it’s a bit more fiddly. Leaving a turning hole in the lining is an easy way and the most common way to turn a zipper pouch. Although someone is always coming up with a new way to make bags.

[@MarieH528]

@@rsislandcrafts Yes, I think I am definitely going to have to watch this one again-maybe I missed something-Thank You and Have a Great weekend, I will try to make the Live show tomorrow!

[@rsislandcrafts]

The next time I make I pouch I’ll give It some thought about your idea too. See you tomorrow.

[@lucy7b]

Thank you

[@rsislandcrafts]

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[@teresahightower8403]

Hello Love your video. I love that you mark the size on how much you want to pinch your bottom pouch. I wanted to know if the 931 Fusible interfacing wrinkles much after washing once the pouch becomes dirty! 808 and 809 wrinkles a lot making your project look really ugly and homemade! Thanks, Teresa.

[@rsislandcrafts]

It does wrinkle a tad which is frustrating. I try to use what I have on hand. For smaller pouches I’ve decided to use fusible fleece for now. For anything that wouldn’t need quilting if I used batting. Fusible fleece can wrinkle when you turn the pouch out but so far I’ve found that I can steam iron/press any wrinkles out in the final steps of the pouch. Some design and fabrics will hide any little wrinkle in a smaller pouch. I recently watched a video where someone said to try the sew in versions. Since they aren’t fused in place they tend to not be as permanently wrinkled. I haven’t tried It yet so I don’t have any opinions but it’s worth a test on one pouch.

[@lesleygilbert1945]

Cute French-style fabric. Of course I love the blue fabric pouch, my favourite colour. I was thinking about the folds in the lining - couldn't they be folded the opposite way so they sit neater inside? The outside fabric has the fold into the middle so the lining would have the fold on the outside. I've not tried this method yet so not sure how it would work :) I really need to get back to my sewing - spring cleaning has been going on today!

[@rsislandcrafts]

It could work. It’s worth testing out. I’ve made a total of two of these bags and I made It up as I went 🤣🤣🤣

[@DeviSisk]

In a past video you mentioned where you got your zippers online and also your snaps. I can't seem to find those references. If you could let me know where to go shop or which videos to go rewatch to find out where to go shop. I do like the zipper pulls too. I think a blue zipper pull would be a nice addition to a pouch for my sis.

[@rsislandcrafts]

I buy my zippers from ZipIt on Etsy. I buy my Kam snaps on Amazon. No specific shop, just whomever has the best deal.

[@DeviSisk]

@@rsislandcrafts thank you so much 💕

[@sharoncason5342]

That pouch is very nice. I like the bottom. Was that bottom Blue?

[@rsislandcrafts]

Thank you Sharon 💙

[@MommaBird52]

I was wondering since the pouch is wider than it is tall if you could leave a larger turning opening at the lining bottom instead of the side. Would that work?

[@rsislandcrafts]

You can try leaving the opening in the bottom if you prefer. It’s the pleated section but It should still work. Never hurts to try. Good luck!