Zipper "Taco" Pouch

Tacos aren’t just for Tuesday! Join Cindy as she makes a versatile and darling zipper “taco” pouch. The pattern comes in three sizes for all your carrying needs!
Download the templates here: www.rileyblake...

[@WileyGrrl]

These are great! I've made a few in sturdy backpack-weight nylon, with grosgrain ribbon for pull-tabs at each end, and parachute cord knotted on the zipper pulls. They make great gifts for my outdoorsy friends!

[@rebeccasewing]

You can use directional fabric if you cut two pieces instead of one by making sure to add seam allowances to each piece.

[@tuzzyteal]

That will also allow you to sew it with no raw edges inside.

[@melanietannertaylor0401]

@@tuzzyteal what a great idea !! 💘

[@TheEvie202]

Good ideas about the bias strips to finish raw edges! Thanks 🙏

[@MosesLakeHomes]

@@tuzzyteal Is there a way to sew binding over the raw edges maybe?

[@veralatham7011]

Thank you for sharing this tutorial with us. Clear instructions, easy to follow. Thank you

[@gwendolyneglinton1704]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I plan to make several as gifts and for myself.

[@christinanelson4084]

Very cute!!! Thank you for sharing your pattern. I believe it looks like a "Taco" Christmas!!!!

[@Lindyanne622]

Have made a couple dozen of these in a large size, using double zippers with an exterior pull tab on either end. I use iron-on vinyl for the interior for waterproofing. They make great gifts!

[@mariefoley1638]

What’s iron-on vinyl?

[@lesleygreen8894]

Thank you so much for helping me get the downloads. They are fabulous with brilliant instructions xx

[@clombard7134]

Hi Cindy! Thank you for your tutorial and pattern for this darling little pouch!

[@MarieH528]

Thank You for Sharing this tutorial and for the template to create these darling little taco bags! I see many being sewn in my future!

[@deesmith4800]

If you do to use directional fabric you could, instead of placing on fold, add 1/4 inch there and cut two pieces, then stitch them with 1/4 inch seam.

[@robinsnest7627]

When I make pouches I am fugal and use my zippers carefully, so I can use the extras leftover as a pull tab in the pouch. I use a little torch to eliminate any loose threads and the material the pouch.

[@Carylanne927]

Love them all. Thank you for a free download, such a sweet quick guild gift.

[@sandiegal2070]

where does it tell you what size zipper you nead for each size bag ??

[@patl869]

It's a cute pouch except for the raw edges inside which either have to be zigzagged or add binding. If the pattern weren't cut on the fold, but had a seam, directional fabric could be used, and when stitched leave an opening for turning and all the seams would be finished.

[@Adogslife54]

Cheater method: I don’t always use a zipper foot. What I do is move the needle setting so that it’s sewing closer to the zipper teeth. I can do this only on some projects. On some, it doesn’t work.

[@aamadeus3884]

Thank you so much for the download and video! 🤗

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Such a cute pouch! Thanks for sharing!

[@youngmanmary2918]

Thank you sew much .I am new to sewing bags usually making quilts .These are so fun. Oh by the way you are a very pretty lady and give such detailed instructions.

[@anniewilliams1682]

I made one today very easy

[@lorenagleason6628]

This is too cute! So many ways to personalize it too! Thank you for sharing the pattern and tutorial!!

[@rebeccatoman6042]

Is it written anywhere, what are the finished sizes of the three pouches?

[@MiMundoEnTelas]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@GrammaPatriot]

This is beautiful, thank you so much! Going to try one and hopefully it comes out nice enough for me to make as gifts, especially for my granddaughters. Oh when you print out the pattern, do you have to cut or piece anything together? Can someone direct me to a tutorial on printing patterns? I can print them i just dont know if you need to piece them together. I didnt start seeing till age 63 and im 64 1/2 now (😂), but ive sewn some pretty cool things. Cant wait to try this! 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@beckypetersen2680]

I know it's a year later but only the xlarge one you have to tape together to get a complete pattern. I just made all four sizes found on the template PDF. So fun. and Easy. I hope you figured it out!! They were fun to make!

[@GrammaPatriot]

@@beckypetersen2680 better late than never!🤣🥰. Yes I did figure it out eventually…thank you so very much!

[@jonathanalberti4733]

@@GrammaPatriot do you tape them together on the dotted line?

[@loriknight5904]

Awesome tutorial I loved it definitely won’t make me a few of these

[@jojom.4462]

Thank you for the free patterns. I plan on making the "Tacos" for gifts!

[@cherylgorecki2064]

Thank you for the pattern. I will be for sure making these.

[@SewJoyful]

Sew cute! I’ve created 3 sizes & have 3 more cut out.

[@maryj7397]

I enjoyed this very much and you did a GREAT JOB !

[@lturnmire]

What is that flower on the machine?

[@lenorerhodes8110]

Love them. Thank you. ❤️🇦🇺🌺

[@goldstar4656]

Thank you so much. A quick and easy pouch

[@susanowen1709]

Me again - and I've just finished stitching up a pair of these in the large size. Such a quick and easy project! I used the same fabric on both of them for the outer shell (cut from a single fat quarter if you can believe that); one has a teal lining & zipper, the other a variegated blue-green lining and peacock blue zipper. I also added zipper tabs with some scraps of the lining fabrics just out of personal preference. I'm very happy with how they turned out, and I'm sure I'll be making more in the future.

[@4shore325]

Thanks for the pattern! Love the tutorial!

[@susanowen1709]

What can I say that the previous 92 commenters haven't already said? Great tutorial, nice project, and I appreciate the free template downloads. Many thanks!

[@patandrews6963]

Great easy pouch. Wondering about the length of the zippers. Did you mention that and I missed it? I’m going to make one of each :) thank you!

[@kellymorris8088]

Zipper is 14" - 24" depending on the pouch size

[@patandrews6963]

@@kellymorris8088 Thank you!

[@tamdobson3079]

Love these! Thank you for the patterns.

[@laurasnider5186]

Is there any reason why you couldn't fuse the interfacing BEFORE cutting out the pattern pieces?

[@cindylou333]

Cindy, love your clear, concise and easy to understand videos for these adorable pouches. I plan to make this soon. Thank you!

[@hanneliebotha2227]

Good day! Hope you are having a great day. How much would you ask for makeing the small bag.?

[@susanheuston173]

I don't see a pattern, only a template for each size. Is there anyway I can buy the pattern so I don't have to watch the video while sewing it?

[@Anne7758]

shouldn't you measure before stitching boxed corners?

[@pattiechancey4683]

This is the perfect gift! Easy and fast. I'll learn how to sew in a curved zipper which I have avoided. Question: what weight interfacing do you use? Thank you!

[@hanyamoschner163]

Could you please give more detail on the interfacing you used. Thank you

[@joyscranfield5527]

Great idea for Christmas presents for my granddaughters. Thank you for sharing the pattern & instructional video

[@SuperBettyboop23]

Love love love it thank you so much for sharing this ❣️💖❤️✂️🪡🧵

[@avrilfarmer5063]

great tutuorial and thank you for free pattern, they will make wonderful gifts.

[@jamesbenton9972]

It is nice to have the video directions but it would be great if you had pdf written directions too.

[@annbeard3041]

Loving this! Thank you! Riley Blake fan here.

[@celiagtorres]

What kind of interface are you using?

[@Doritos931]

Buenas tardes no puedo descargar las plantillas ☹️

[@donnahogan1158]

would staplling the open end help?

[@dawnhess7977]

Brilliantly easy. Thank you!

[@cindyhappel7376]

such cute pouches!!! Thank you for the tutorial!

[@wandaleffingwell5373]

Thank you so much for free pattern

[@margm4]

Thanks Cindy. You make it look so easy.

[@idareandevers9211]

I love this finished bag it looks simply I will give this taco pouch a try and with three different sizes. Thanks for the patterns😀

[@idareandevers9211]

Thanks

[@handmadebyMickie]

Very nice! I will bind the raw edges.

[@bevbolducaldridge7506]

What size zippers? You have templates for 4 sizes of pouch and no directions, also no mention of size zippers to use,

[@kellymorris8088]

Zipper is 14" - 24" depending on the pouch size. Download the pattern here: www.rileyblakedesigns.com/assets/images/freepatterns/videos/TacoPouchTemplate.pdf

[@nurunnisafuad185]

Thank you for the free patterns! Please make more 😉

[@MyDaisy66]

This is wonderful. Thank you 🌸

[@FranRyder-uo7yj]

Gorgeous n thankyou

[@cathylloyd9225]

Sew cute!! Thank you so much! 💓

[@rosmarycorrales8397]

Cuáles son las medidas

[@jo-annkuklowsky1289]

So kind of you to share these 'taco' pouch patterns and accompanying tutorial....thank you....adorable fabric too!! My eyes are drawn to the lovely quilt displayed to the right back....center block with flying geese...primary colors....do you have a pattern available for this particular quilt and tutorial Cindy and name of fabric please?

[@christopherthompson9489]

That's one of my favorites too. The quilt, Hill Billy's Puzzle by Quilt Basket is made in one of our wonderful basics, Shades. There's no tutorial.

[@jo-annkuklowsky1289]

@@christopherthompson9489 Thank you Chris....I need to bookmark this project!

[@mabeltoffolini5465]

✨ GRACIAS GRACIAS GRACIAS ✨

[@patriciabrowning5741]

Cute pouch

[@gurukulbyspkher]

Amazing video

[@cjhines726]

Where do you get those wonderful zipper pulls?

[@christopherthompson9489]

You can find those at your local quilt shop or favorite online retail. Just search for Happy Charms by Lori Holt or Enamel Charm. They're so cute!

[@lesleygreen8894]

I don’t seem to see how I download the paper patterns ?

[@kellymorris8088]

Hi there - you can find the pattern here: www.rileyblakedesigns.com/assets/images/freepatterns/videos/TacoPouchTemplate.pdf

[@maryj7397]

How do I get the Free TacoS Pattern Link

[@christopherthompson9489]

In the description above or through this link: www.rileyblakedesigns.com/assets/images/freepatterns/videos/TacoPouchTemplate.pdf

[@wendydio7971]

what fabric collection is the larger bag?

[@kellymorris8088]

I believe the large pouch fabric is part of the Liberty Fabrics Carnaby collection: Carnation Carnival

[@marystanfield9458]

so cute & easy. Is there a written pattern/directions - listing steps, zipper size, etc.?

[@kellymorris8088]

Here you go: www.rileyblakedesigns.com/assets/images/freepatterns/videos/TacoPouchTemplate.pdf

[@ChristineKrannich]

Nope. They provide only the templates but no materials list and the instructions state only to watch the tutorial. Here are the fabric and zipper requirements I calculated. You’ll need 2 pieces of fabric (exterior and lining), 1 piece of fusible interfacing, and if you want to cover the raw edges inside, 2 pieces of binding tape. It does not have to be bias binding. XL (not shown): fabric/interfacing 16”x21”, 24” zipper, binding pcs 2” x 10” L: fabric/interfacing 12” x 18”, 20” zipper, binding pcs 2”x8” M: fabric/interfacing 10” x 10”, 16” zipper, binding pcs 2” x 6” S: fabric/interfacing 10” x 10”, 14” zipper, binding pcs 2” x 6” I am generous on the binding because I hate fighting with it. You could probably go smaller and still be successful. The small and medium are very similar in size. I hope that helps you.

[@maypinero8639]

Precioso!!!❤

[@rebeccasewing]

What line of fabric did Cindy use please? Thank you for this tutorial.

[@kellymorris8088]

The collection is Tea with Bea by Katherine Lenius

[@rebeccasewing]

@@kellymorris8088 Thanks, Kelly.

[@rebeccasewing]

@@kellymorris8088 Actually, the fabric I'm interested in is the floral on the largest pouch. I took a look at that collection but that fabric doesn't seem to be in the Tea with Bea collection.

[@kellymorris8088]

@@rebeccasewing I believe the large pouch fabric is part of the Liberty Fabrics Carnaby collection: Carnation Carnival

[@rebeccasewing]

@@kellymorris8088 Thanks, Kelly. I'll check it out. Happy 4th of July!

[@bapekar02]

So cute! Thank you