Four vinyl zipper pouches with different patterns, laid flat on a white surface, with the words "VINYL ZIPPER POUCH" and "Buy This Pattern" written on the image.
A patterned tote bag with black straps, a zipper pocket on the front, and a gray bottom, placed on a wooden surface next to a potted plant.
A fabric gift bag with strawberry print, black handles, and a leather tag that says handmade. Surrounding the bag are a pair of scissors, a zipper pull with a strap, and two wooden chopsticks on a white surface.
Organized fabric storage basket with strawberry and butterfly pattern, containing pens, a small pouch, sticky notes, and a pair of glasses, placed on a white surface next to a potted plant.

Free Tutorials ::

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QUILTED OVEN MITT (+ video tutorial)
QUILTED OVEN MITT (+ video tutorial)
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TURN A PAIR OF OLD JEANS INTO A STYLISH TOTE (new YouTube video)
TURN A PAIR OF OLD JEANS INTO A STYLISH TOTE (new YouTube video)
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SEWING WITH VINYL
SEWING WITH VINYL
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Tiny Foldover Pouch (free YouTube video)
Tiny Foldover Pouch (free YouTube video)
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How to Sew an Exposed Zipper Pocket
How to Sew an Exposed Zipper Pocket
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Quick and Easy French Seams Tote Bag
Quick and Easy French Seams Tote Bag
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Chubby Tote Bag (free video tutorial)
Chubby Tote Bag (free video tutorial)
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Boxed Zipper Pouch (how to)
Boxed Zipper Pouch (how to)
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Sheridan Tote ~ FREE PDF pattern
Sheridan Tote ~ FREE PDF pattern
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Devon Pouch (how to video)
Devon Pouch (how to video)
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Slim Pencil Case (free tutorial)
Slim Pencil Case (free tutorial)
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patchwork potholder (a quick tutorial)
patchwork potholder (a quick tutorial)
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Latest Blog Posts ::

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THE SECRET TO PERFECT ZIPPER TABS: Neat Edges Every Time
THE SECRET TO PERFECT ZIPPER TABS: Neat Edges Every Time
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NUTMEG MINI DUFFLE (new pattern + video)
NUTMEG MINI DUFFLE (new pattern + video)
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TRINKET POUCH: A BEGINNER-FRIENDLY SEWING PROJECT YOU’LL LOVE
TRINKET POUCH: A BEGINNER-FRIENDLY SEWING PROJECT YOU’LL LOVE
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PATCHWORK DRAWSTRING BAG FROM MY SCRAP STASH
PATCHWORK DRAWSTRING BAG FROM MY SCRAP STASH
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LEATHER WRIST STRAP (tutorial)
LEATHER WRIST STRAP (tutorial)
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ELLIOTT POUCH (Video Tutorial)
ELLIOTT POUCH (Video Tutorial)
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SEWING WITH WAXED CANVAS
SEWING WITH WAXED CANVAS
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BACK TO SCHOOL SEWING
BACK TO SCHOOL SEWING

Are you ready? Back to school sewing …

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FIFTY - ONE
FIFTY - ONE
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BRAMWELL PURSE (new Pattern + Video Tutorial)
BRAMWELL PURSE (new Pattern + Video Tutorial)
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PATCHWORK DEVON POUCH
PATCHWORK DEVON POUCH
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QAYG MAPLE STREET POUCH
QAYG MAPLE STREET POUCH
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INSTAGRAM :: @sotakhandmade

On the blog today - read all the tips and tricks I learned over the years of sewing pouches and bags on how to achieve perfect, professional looking zipper tabs every time. Ready to up your sewing game and get rid of those pesky distorted or bulky t
Is your scrap basket overflowing? Then sew even the tiny pieces of leftover fabric together (I went with a QAYG technique) and turn the finished patchwork slabs into unique, wonderfully practical zipper pouches. Zippers by the foot make it easy to c
Ready to give the classic zipper pouch a new twist? With their unique triangular shape, these versatile Little Pyramid Pouches are perfect for storing trinkets and treasures, filling with small goodies, or putting together a handy, portable craft kit

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