How to Sew a Slim Pencil Case (zipper pouch) 

The best tutorial on RU-vid by far. You are the only person that has mentioned the tip about top-stitching the outer only. Thank you so much for showing us your amazing skills. Keep going, you're amazing x

The tip of not top stitching your lining is amazing! What a difference for all my pouches now! Thank you!!

I haven't made one of these for a while, so I came back to this fabulous tutorial. You are simply the best! So precise and you don't add any unnecessary info! Perfect! Thank you Svetlana xx

Love it! I'm binge watching all your videos, then I'm going to binge sew with my scraps.

Now I understand the secret of your NEAT sewing for zipper pouches: basing of zippers in advance! Thank you!

I also have to say: BEST zipper pouch tutorial ever! I love all those tipps and tricks (especially not topstitch exteriour and lining fabric). And by the way: I like your fabric choice! Thanks so much. I have to watch all your videos and look forward to the new ones.

Great video, I love all your tips and tricks for sewing pouches. I really appreciate the tip on not sewing the lining to the outer fabric after sewing the zipper. I always wondered why you did it that way, and now I will do the same! Thank you so much!

You are a great teach. Everything is clear & easy to follow.

You hands down have the best channel. You have taught me more in a week than the any other channel. Being new to sewing you have no idea how grateful I am to have found you. Haha! You have saved me from a few tantrums. Haha! Thank you!! ❤

Thank You! I have been struggling with ugly zipper ends for years and always wondered how you made yours lay so perfectly!!

Awesome! The hints for sewing the zipper ends are very helpful.

I get so inspired watching you and learn so much.

I love all your videos and your book. It makes it so much easier to watch you and then try to make the pouch. Thank you for posting.

I am so thrilled to find your video! After 9 months of making facemasks, and realizing how much I enjoy the creative process, I have been so very eager to find another small, quick-to-completion project to sew! But, as a novice sewer, I couldn't visualize how one would even begin to make a zippered pouch. Your video makes this adorable little pouch look so easy to make! Thank you!!! (I just subscribed!!)

Your projects are always so beautiful!!! Thank you for this amazing sewing channel!

Thank you, you cleared all my doubts on why my corners look so bulky and why peoplen don't top stitch the lining.

I finally understood how to sew on a zipper. You explained it perfectly. Thank you so much! I'm going to try this now :D

Thank you so much you tought me so much my tote bags i also learnt from you thank you so so much

I always had a pencil case that my mom and I would make for school. As I got better at sewing I would make them a little more fancy. They were not as fancy as these! Love the fabric.

Yours is definitely one of my favorite channels. I love how patiently and clearly you explain your steps. Thank you. I will definitely make this pencil pouch! Also - I’ve made tons of chubby totes thanks to your tutorial! 👏🏽 You’re simply the best. 💛

Perfect tutorial as always Svetlana. This turned out beautiful despite my never having used a metal zip before. Thank you.

I love your tutorials Svetlana, you always explain everything so clearly!

I love this little pouch......I just made 3 more for presents. The best tutorial ever! Thank you!

BEST tutorial ever ! Thank you so much! I have your wonderful book and was hoping you would demonstrate sewing a tote similar to the one in your book. That would be fantastic Svetlana!

Awesome tutorial. I'm going to let my 11 year old make her own pencil case following this tutorial. I will supervise of course!

I enjoy your tutorials, easy to follow and you explain a couple of things I’ve wondered about. I will make this today!

Great tips, thank you!! I also love and appreciate how you explain everything in such a clear and to the point way!

Beautiful! I’m going to give it a go. I’ve made your chubby tote twice and they came out lovely. My two friends loved the bags! Thanks for all that you share!💕

A million thank you’s for the zipper tip......😍

Nicest zipped pouch I've made to date - very smart. Excellent tutorial. Many thanks.

Beautiful!!! Thanks for all your tips !!! It’s always nice to see you tutorials.

Thank you. I had wondered how to avoid dents in the sides for awhile. I did seem to have bit of an opening t the end of the zippers. I’m not quite sure what I did but I’ll be trying again.

I love the fabrics you use

This was amazing! I’ve always struggled with the zippers at the corners, but your method made all the difference! Thank you!

I stumbled on your channel... and what a treat! Thank you for your tutorials!

Loved it. You are so neat, tidy and explain things so well for beginners. Also I've made several of these but the zips sides have always been slanted but I will now try the way you did the zip and hopefully this won't happen👍😁

I love your tutorial. You explain things so incredibly well.

Love love love your tutorials- the best!

Very informative. I will try making this. Thank you!

You do wonderful tutorials. And the items you make are beautiful💕Thank you so much.

Can't wait to try this one. Good use of small left-over materials and zipper chain I have laying around. I suck at doing zippers on the top spine of bags like that- this will be a good practice exercise till I get it right, thanks for the tricks & tips!

Love it. Your fabric choices are always so great and your detail amazing!

So glad I have found your channel 👏🏻

So polite , humble and loving voice of yours....so beautiful pouch...i hv already made for my daughter but definitely i will try this too..i m sure she will be more happy....thanks...lots of love to you..

Thank you for guiding me with making my first zippered purse. Heather, New Zealand x

Brilliantly explained. Thank you!

Your videos are so very helpful!! Your camera work is very very well done and your slow, methodical explanations are quite clear - especially for beginners, like me! Thank you. More, please! (Is there a rule of thumb for how long a zipper to buy relative to the overall width of the zipper pouch you are making? If the pouch would be 10-1/2" wide, would you buy a 10" zipper? etc.?)

Perfect video!! I made a pouch as I watched you do it! ❤❤

Your tutorials are the best. Thanks and please do more

Excellent tutorial on zipper bag... Great unique tips to follow...👌💐🙏

Very beautiful

Yesterday I made a little pouch and it has a little curve on the edges you mentioned, but I didn't sew the lining or the outer fabric. Could it be because I didn't sew the corners of the zipper like you did? I really don't like it... 😢 Yours looks absolutely peeeeerrrrfect!!!

What a beautiful pencil case. Thank you for your tutorial . Will definitely try it .

Love this tutorial I was just wonder where can I get some of the best fabrics.

Thank you for a great tutorial!!

Thanks so much Svetlana, perfect tutorial!

Oi! AMO seus projetos! Obrigada por compartilhar suas idéias e experiências. Parabéns pelo seu trabalho! ❤🌷

Thank you for sharing this pencil case.

I just love your tutorials. Thank you so much!

❤your skills

Beautiful!! Thank you for the tutorial!

Thank you for the tutorial. Now I know where I'm making a mistake with the zipper corners. I will try again. (:

Hi! Great video! Thank you! Can you tell me how much bigger the fabric pieces should be than the final pencil pouch?

Love your tutorials ,so easy to follow. Folding zipper ends back makes it so easy to see where the zip ends when sewing around bag. Thanks! Going to catch up with your other tutorials.. Do you sew bags with a vinyl front?

The tutorial was really great and easy.. Loved it💜 Can u please provide the measurements in CM😅

Love it! Will definitely give it a try 😍. Thank you

You are the best teacher ever!! I’m watching all your videos and will be watching all your coming videos!! I might be interested in your book that others have commented about. What is it called and how can I order it? Can u add a link? ❤️

So clearly explained - thank you

Hi, really enjoyed this tutorial and found it very helpful, will definitely be making these. Can I just ask a question, I’m fairly new to sewing and was wondering why you stitch the corners of the zip down first and if you would still do that with a nylon zip. Thank you x

Thank you! Would you make a no-lining pencil pouch? I am very new to sewing 🤗

thank you! how would i prep the zipper if it was a zipper by the yard?

Thank you!❤

Your fabrics are so pretty!! Where did you get the hummingbird fabric, if you don't mind sharing. Thanks!

Nice you have a etsy shop.

love your videos and patterns where can I find this beautiful fabric

Thank you for this tutorial!! Def gonna give it a go! If I’m cutting a plastic zipper shorter, can I use the same zipper end technique?

You sew soooooo fast!

Merci beaucoup, superbe travail 👌🏻

Me gustó mucho, muy fácil 😍

Thank you I am making this for charity .

Great tips! Thank you

I followed your quilt as you go video and made this pencil case out of it. First time sewing a zipper and thanks to your video it came out great . Thank you. Can you please share what kind of fusible fleece you use for this?

Cute pencil pouch. But please tell, what is the purpose behind folding the edges of the zipper ??I think that the edges provide margin while stitching and closing the sides of the pouch.Thanks.

Lovely! I was wondering why you didn’t include the lining in the top stitch part, thanks for explaining. Do you only do that with zips that go straight across the top?

Thank you! I love how professional your work looks! Would you mind sharing what type of Juki you use?

Hello!! What type of fusible fleece did you use? Thank you!

I noticed that you don't pivot at the corners, but sew past and then reposition your work. I'd worry that when you clip the extra seam allowance, that the threads could come loose. Did I miss something? Thanks.

What kind of presser foot did you use? Thank you!

Which type of fabric is best for pouch ?

Wow, great video, what Juki sawing machine you use. thanks 💕

hello you can put the measurements of the fabric in centimeters ...... thanks I love your tutorials

Love it thank you

I love this. Where do you get the metal zippers?

What are the benefits of folding the zipper edge?

Where do you get all of your fantastic fabrics? I know that you’re in the Netherlands, but is any of it available in the US?

Hi! I love the zipper method! But what if I am using a really long zipper that I need to cut? Thanks

Great video! What fabric did you use?

Can you use snaps instead of a zipper

Thank you so much for a great tutorial. Love your patterns and books. May I ask which pattern it is that is hanging in the opening shot in the back behind you on the wall? The purse I mean :)

Hi, love your tutorials! Question - Can I use a longer zipper and cut it to size or would that ruin the corners?