The Essential Pouch ~ a classic zipper pouch in four sizes, featuring a metal zipper closure.

The Essential Pouch PATTERN: payhip.com/b/3nTR
The pattern provides printable templates, instructions, and step-by-step photos, on how to make this stylish pouch in 4 sizes.
How to Shorten a Nylon Zipper Video: • STEP BY STEP TUTORIAL ...
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FINISHED SIZE of the pouches (wide on bottom x tall x deep):
SMALL - 5 ½” x 3 ½” x 1 ½”
MEDIUM - 7” x 5” x 2”
LARGE - 8 ½” x 6” x 2 ½”
EXTRA LARGE - 8 ¾” x 7” x 3”
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Quilting Cotton for Exterior and Lining. My favorite shop: www.hawthornesupplyco.com/
- Medium weight interfacing: amzn.to/3QttvKz
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My Juki sewing machine: amzn.to/48XvCgn
Dritz Mini Iron: amzn.to/4aWLMbx
Slim Pressing Board: amzn.to/4c0y3k8
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SUPPLIES:
- Guttermann universal polyester thread: amzn.to/3PrHTm7
- 80/12 sewing machine needle: amzn.to/3VnmhuX
- Sharp fabric sheers, mine are Gingher brand: amzn.to/3v3e9VT
- Fabric marking chalk pen: amzn.to/3VK7x9U
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[@janetvantreuren5392]

One of the best sewing videos I’ve seen. Great job!!

[@sotakhandmade]

Wow, thank you!

[@IMOO1896]

All of your project instructions have such clean lines, and very clear diagrams to follow.

[@sotakhandmade]

Thank you very much!

[@teresahixson8716]

I purchased this pattern over a year ago and I just love it and have made soooooo many as gifts. ❤

[@sotakhandmade]

Wonderful!

[@susanschremser9800]

Well done on your tutorial! Quick & clear video!

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Thank you!

[@rosalindhb]

It's nice to have the tutorials to reference for the patterns. Thanks. 😊

[@sotakhandmade]

You’re welcome 😊

[@ericalangdon955]

This is such a helpful video. I really appreciate you going into detail about the difference in zipper-by-the-yard and zippers that you buy in the specified length with a set zipper stop. I have yet to find anyone who goes into those options and the differences in the resulting bags. Thank you for your thoroughness and for the corresponding video describing the process for zipper-by-the-yard.

[@simonipaulino5780]

Quero da mesma forma deixar meu agradecimento, poisé por muito tempo procurava alguém tão especial pra ensinar esse método de zíper...ficou com um perfeito acabamento... ameiiiiiiiiii... comecei a seguir seus vídeos aqui no KZbin...ótima semana pra vcs ❤

[@sotakhandmade]

Glad it was helpful!

[@evavivezasosa874]

Svetlana!!! Love to get a 🛎letting me know that there is a new Sotak Video! Blessings to you!!

[@sotakhandmade]

Yay! Thank you!

[@cinda7234]

I bought this a few years ago and it's my FAVORITE and my go to bag. As always, thank you for taking the time to make your amazing patterns. I love them so much.

[@sotakhandmade]

You are so welcome!

[@MariaMcGuireBDC]

Thank you so much for doing these videos! I love your patterns and have many. The visual helps so much!

[@sotakhandmade]

You are so welcome!

[@larifari9490]

THANK YOU

[@stepha7179]

Great as always!

[@sotakhandmade]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@clombard7134]

Beautiful! Thank you.

[@sotakhandmade]

Glad you like it!

[@louisedasilva6046]

Awesome job. Thank you. 😊

[@sotakhandmade]

Thank you too!

[@anakraus4402]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

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You bet!

[@mariabill7138]

Thank you!

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You bet!

[@marieeverett4124]

Gorgeous fabrics

[@sotakhandmade]

Thank you! 😊

[@gracepatane9384]

Great video, & I love your finished product! It looks beautiful!! Going to get the pattern now!!! Thanks for a great tutorial & a great tool when putting the pouch together!!

[@sotakhandmade]

Have fun!

[@valeriespackman4019]

I love this! Can you do a video making this lined with laminated cotton? It would be trickier when you can’t iron it. I’d love a video instruction using laminated cotton.

[@sotakhandmade]

Great idea!

[@virginia6629]

Do you use the same seam allowance when sewing the lining and when you sew the main fabric?

[@gaiafranz]

Hi Svetlana, thank you for the demo video. Would you recommend the different types (cotton? Leather?) of drawstring cords that you can use? Thanks!

[@sandrameszaros9769]

Is there a reason why you don't top stitch the lining? Thanks so much for your content, always clear and well done!

[@sotakhandmade]

This way I get really neat top corners around the zipper.

[@sandrameszaros9769]

@@sotakhandmade Wow, great tip! thank you :)