How to Sew an Easy 20-minute Zipper Pouch with Mister Domestic 

I love your videos because you make all be so easy. You are simple and objective in the explanations. Thank you!!!

Gotta love a man who can sew and knows what he is doing....

You are hilarious. No muss, no fuss. Sing all you like as long as it makes you happy. Subscribed. I learned something about corners. If you sew to one stitch before turning, put your needle down, and take one stitch at a 45 degree angle, and then finish turning the corner, you don't have to fuss with all that zigzag. Just be sure to clip off the extra bulk. Is a bit more fussy, but actually takes less time because you don't have to go back and zigzag. However, it's certainly not as strong a corner, so I love the zigzag tip for something that's going to take a lot of wear and tear.

Love how you named your sewing machine. "Take this back over to Felicia..." LOL

This might sound dramatic, but your WonderTape trick changed my life! Seriously! Fear of zippers - no more! Thank you! ☺️

Your daughter is a blessed little girl to have you in her life!!!! I bet she loved that pouch!☺️ I am just smitten with your infectious enthusiasm- makes me want to make everything you make! You give great instruction- so glad I found your channel! 😉👍🏼

"Stand out In the sea of zipper pouches" you got me, I almost choked on my coffee 😅 Subscribed after I stopped choking. TYFS Kate

Wow!! I've watched more than a dozen videos for making zippered pouches, and this, by far, was the easiest! You are so much fun to watch! Thank you!

I'm a complete beginner and you made this so easy to do. Thank you.

I love when you bust out laughing in the middle of your videos then you get all excited when your finished with your projects. It just makes you want to make one. Your great!

Another fan gained....everyone mentions your enthusiasm, joy, infectious laugh, funny comments, clear instructions-so true. I will just add that you are a really natural teacher. You make it seem like you’re just having a friendly conversation with is, your audience, but nearly everything you say is instructional, including WHY you make decisions. I’m amazed you have a full-time job, a family and you still manage to to turn out these new amazing videos all the time! Thank you for what you do!

Thank you for the tutorial. Wonder tape is so nice for zippers. Cute, easy, quick, perfect for kids for school. Something no other kid will have. 😄😄😄

4:54 LOVE your laugh and your spirit. This was so helpful and entertaining. Thank you for sharing your time and wisdom.

Love love love your energy! Im brand spanking new to sewing and your tutorial was clear and super easy to follow. Gonna try my hand at this project tomorrow! I'm SEW excited! 😂😍

I successfully made zippered pouches thanks to this wonderful video! I love your laughter and all of your tips. I watched other videos, but they dragged on too much! I love your speed sewing intervals!

Really great tips from start to finish. I love the professional touch of adding your label

I been making pouches for about 2 years now, I must admit the trick you did on the opening in the lining is very clever. I learn something new again. Also on the zipper, I did not know that you can iron the zipper or maybe different kind of zipper. Thanks for the tutorial. It's fun to watch your tutorial.

I've been learning how to sew just by watching your videos! Love the way you detail the instructions. You make me feel like a professional sewist when I complete your projects. I can watch you all day!

I have 7 granddaughters from 8 years to 5 years they are gonna love these. Thank you for sharing Matthew. Your the best Mister Domestic.

I love your positive happiness! ❤️❤️ You got it going on!

I love the zigzag trick and also, you have a great laugh!

I have watched 5 of these zipper pouchie tutorials and this was the easiest to follow! I inherited a bunch of crafting stuff including 15 lbs of scrap fabric from a neighbor who passed away (she made dance costumes for a living), so I have at least 100 zippers lying around. I just got a brand new Brother machine for Christmas, so I'm feeling super curious to make some goodies! I don't even need to go fabric shopping. Wow!

Love your enthusiasm and your choice of projects. Thanks for this easy way to put in a zipper. I’ve avoided zippers as I learned how to put them in over 50 years ago, and the procedure was definitely not this easy. The Wonder tape really helps to make the installation much easier. I will try this pouch soon!

I am an old soul at sewing, but I have been away for several years. Thanks, love, for showing me how to use zipper tape! I did not know it should be heat set. I also like the trick at corners with a slight zig-zag and a short stitch length. I do love cloth pouches. Yours is the way I [refer piecing them, too. So glad to meet you, Mr. Domestic!

I really liked this tutorial.... BUT.... I totally LOVED your laugh!♡♡♡♡ you just make me wanna sew ♡ and giggle .... ty for the wonder tape tip!

Your smile, laugh, and charisma are enjoyable, as is the cute project. I was having an extremely trying day, and you certainly cheered me up and moved my focus to something positive. TY! :)

I love your designs and tutorials. The projects are classy and unique. Thanks!

Love your energy and positivity. Thanks Mr D

I really love this video....starting my Christmas gifts early (it's July!) and since I have 3 young grand-daughters under the age of 12 and my youngest niece is 11, guess what they'll be getting...filled with a few girly treats. Thanks Mr. Domestic. Sue Mathieson

This is my first time watching one of your videos. You're so upbeat and happy. I just love it. I smiled through this entire video. Your clear directions make this so easy to follow. I'm a beginner and I know I can do this. Very cute pouch. Your daughter is so blessed to have you. This is so perfect for my 2 kiddos starting their first years of school this year. Thanks to you they will both be able to take a piece of mama to school them.

Im so glad I decided to watch more than just my first video for zippers! I thought I had a good enough understanding, and while I could have gotten the result I wanted, I think this video cut down about 3 extra steps and made it seem so much more simple!! So excited! Thank you thank you!

Hey Mathew! Fun video as always and i love your fabric (the lining is my most favourite!!!

Great video! The pouch is awesome, your tips/tricks were too!

Oh. My. God. I was today years old when I discovered your videos and doing zippers with wonder tape and out of the way. And the joyful commentary is sooo good. Stay gold!

Awesome video! I NEVER ever thought to sew a zipper this way! Thank you so much for demonstrating this awesome technique!

I love the tiny zigzag for your corners and for each edge of the zipper...the other thing I love about your instructions is the position of the zipper teeth when sewing all away around the pouch..I never knew which way to align the teeth when sewing around ! Thanks and now your videos are my fav !!

What a fun project made easier by your tutorial! Thanks so much. I learned to sew 34 years ago in my high school Home Ec class and have never seen a bag made like this!! Just goes to show, you can learn something new every day!

I couldn't stop laughing while watching! Awesome idea for the wonder tape. I thought it would gum the needle but..I guess not. Thanks for sharing.

Omg, I could watch you all day long! What fun! ❤️ I will be making lots of these.

nice job! I love the liner and how it matches the flower. Nice size and perfect for pencil crayons and large sharpeners. very sweet

I LOVE THIS! I am going to make a bunch of these out of Hawaiian Fabric as gifts for family and friends on the Mainland. Mahalo Nui for the share, You Rock!

I can watch this video over & over again!!💯❤

I flipping hated zips... and making bags with zips... THIS IS SO MUCH EASIER THAN ANY OTHER WAY IVE BEEN SHOWN! where have you been all my life! thank you for being awesome!

From a fellow (male) sewist…….Thank you for the fun and wonderful projects. You are a great "Joy".

Just found your channel - I love you! :) Awesome tutorial, thank you!

You’re a riot!! Wow, I learned so many helpful tips in your video!! I’m so glad you love to sew!! A passion of mine since I was 12! Thanks for sharing!!

You are so fun to watch. Very informative and I LOVE your laugh! Great video, can't wait to see more!

I like the zig-zag reinforcement idea and I'm also using the stitch all the way across the bottom of the liner. Thanks.

I’m so glad I discovered you, Mr. Domestic. And, yea, you don’t backstitch on a seam that be stitched over on a subsequent operation. But, the best things about your channel are the clever ideas and great explanations.

Love this. I haven’t made one, I like watching for the entertainment value. You’re such a happy Chappy! But I’m going to make one right now

I love this I’m gonna make it over and over for teachers, nurses, make them instead of gift bags I can put make up and pencils and things like that as gifts. And it’s such a great way to use up scraps. I watched another tutorial on another channel and I got really confused with the zipper part how to sew over the zipper you made it so clear

As usual wonderful lesson great easy ways to cut corners would not miss you online ever 😘

OMG! thank you so much! I love the corner reinforcing zigzag stitches trick!!!! salute!

I love this video!! I love the reinforcement you do at the corners. I too love the wonder tape.

I have watched many RU-vid videos, downloaded pattern and gave up at some point. I found your video today, I would like to thank you from my bottom of my heart for making it so simple and understanable.

Nice to see another guy into sewing. I got hooked on machine embroidery and then naturally flowed into the sewing arena.

Thank you so much You’re so funny and clever too. I really love 💕 watching you make things.

Oh my I am so glad I found you...I am starting to get back to sewing.. you made this look so easy and you being fun to watch is the cherry on top. Thank you so much!

Oh for goodness sake, this video should come with a warning, I almost peed my pants laughing. Just found you today & was looking for an easy pouch for my husband for work odds & ends and there you were full of life and great tips. Excellent tutorial, very easy to understand. I've had Wondertape in my drawer for years, unopened not remembering why I bought it & now I know! Oooh I live the tip on the zig-zagging on the corners, very good idea. New sub & very cheered up today. Thank you, God bless 🙏🏼🌹

I love your energy and attitude! I have use this video to re-learn zipper installation! Has been 50 years since I put a zipper in anything and your tutorial has me going! Thank you!

Omg!!!! I just fell in love with you!!!! Your energy is fabulous 🥰.. loved the video can’t wait for more!!!

Yes I found it thanks on good old Amazon. Once again thank you xx

I love your haircut! 💕 This will make great Christmas stocking gifts. You are the bestest with the bestest projects!!

So fun to listen to you. I love when you laugh at your own funnies. 😃

I love your humor and I love the way you sew. You know how to make sewing fun and easy. Thanks a million.

30 years making these and I learned a few awesome tips! I’ll do my opening on the side with a tag instead of the bottom though! You rawk!

I cannot express how much I enjoyed this video a lot! Thanks for doing this tutorial, I'm onto my first pouch! Yay!

So fun, informative and rather handsome. Love this channel.

I have seen other videos yours by far is the best and the easiest, every time I make a pouch I go to your video. Others show complicated steps. Thank you so much. God bless

Absolutely perfect....so many options in size this way...Love it!!! Thanks so much!

Your video was awesome and your applique and fabric were so colorful. When I was 18 I made my own white linen suit with zippered skirt with pleats to graduate high school in. I made denim jean skirts with zippers and now in my 50s, zippers scare me. I haven't been able to understand any of the reading directions without seeing hands on installation. I picked your video due to the size of your bag and the seafoam green is my favorite color. I am sure your little girl loved it. This weekend I want to try and make one of your pouches. My grandmother owned a fabric store for years and when she passed away my mom and I inherited TONS of fabric with all the sewing notions to go with it. I am getting ready to participate in a craft sale at the end of April and I usually sell my jewelry that I make and have been beading since I was 10 but, I am all beaded out from winter sales. I am itching to get back to sewing. I use to make my own curtains, pillow cases, pillow shams to match my curtains. I even made my own silky slips to wear under my skirts. Thank you for an awesome video. My dad told me once the best tailors in the world are men and that's why he bought all his suits in Korea that were made by men. My dad is very tall and is a retired minister. I am a happy PK. I am very blessed both parents are still alive and well at almost 81 years of age and I am 55. Presently my dad is away in Europe sailing the high seas. He is from England and he and his family came to the USA in 1948 after his home town was bombed by Hitler. My grandmother was a beautiful seamstress and sewed all my dad's clothes as a little boy and even his shirts in high school with chickens on it - apparently that was a cool fad in 1958. I love your character also Mister Domestic - I bet your the life of the party. Wish you lived near me to help teach me how to sew. Have a great spring and summer. Sincerely, Rebekah in Alexandria, VA

I think you are an exceptional father!

New subscriber here! Love the tip for closing up the lining! Keep it up, you're a hoot xx

Zig-zag stitching the corners! Have to give that a try... WonderTape saves my sanity when it's zipper time. For sure.

in this world of craziness, you are a breath of fresh air!! Keep doing what you're doing~

Love, love your teal print lining fabric!!!

“Felicia”!!! 🤣🤣🤣 best video yet!! Thanks so much mate 👏👏👏

I am in love with you! You make this so easy and fun!

Mr Domestic you always make me smile with your wonderful positivity and energy. I have learned so much from you. Thank you. Big hugs and loves from the U.K. xxxxxxxx😘🙋🏻❤️

Always would cringe when sewing on a zipper, your techniques have eased that anxiety. Lovely bag!

I couldn't understand zips plus lining until I watched your video - thank you so much. axx

Omg...I'm in ❤️ with you & your videos. You make everything look super easy!

Love this! ❤ thanks for sharing

This day started out a real downer...turned to RU-vid, found this video and I'm heading to the sewing room to make the day go much better. Thank you for your enthusiasm and clear instructions!

Mr. Domestic, that was the BEST video that I have come across to stitch a simple pouch. Your instructions and tips are soo clear and easy to follow !! The videographer too has done a fantastic job, filming the entire process !! Many Thanks !!!

You make my day with your singing! Love your tutorial

I’ve got to make some of these. Love how quick this project is and 😍

I could not love you more! Thanks for your ingenious designs and clear, fun tutorials.

This world sure needs more delightful, lighthearted people like you, man :) THANK YOU for sharing your fun instructional videos, you always make me smile :) One more thing: Whoever finds ANY reason to make a negative comment about your tutorials is only showing the world how sad and miserable THEY are with themselves... it only reflects THEM as the type person they are. So, let's all pray for them, and you just keep on keepin' on like you do so well, and the world will surely benefit :)

Love your use of appliqué. And wonder tape. Yeah!

You, Mr Domestic, have the BEST Zipper Cosmetic Bag tutorial I have ever come across...and I thought I had seen them all. I now want to see more of anything you have tutorials on. Thank YOU very much=)

Awesome video! I have made two already today. Thank you for making it so clear and so much fun! I'm not afraid of zippers now :) Oh la la, thank you Mr. Domestic!

You are very precise and careful despite your jokey approach Love this video clear instructions and completely mad

Love how you do the zipper. A bit of smart thinking there.

Great little bag! I didn't know WonderTape worked better when heat setting it! Love how easy the lining piece and the outside pieces worked. So easy to understand. Thank you.

Wow! This was great! I’ve always been intimidated by zippers but your tutorial was great! I made my little zipper pouch and it’s not perfect- but for my very first one I’m very pleased with it. I impressed myself 😉. Also, I feel like I personally know you now, because I rewatched this video over and over again each step of the way. Lol.

This is great!!! I could watch you all day just to make myself feel better!!! Love the zipper tips!

I can’t believe how AWESOME the pouch is that I just made! I have always felt all thumbs around zippers…. But that tutorial was spectacular! OMG, I want to make a million of these!!! ❤️

I was having a really rough day yesterday and also feeling defeated because i couldn’t get zippers down. i found this video and was able to finally successfully complete a zippered project! best zipper tutorial ever. the person in the video has a very positive attitude which helped create a sense of confidence and calm. perfect for any beginners! thank you so much for this and i will definitely be checking out your other tutorials.

Subscribed just because of your personality!! Plus the tutorial is excellent! I'm old and set in my ways and always bought a zip to fit my needs. Buying a longer zip is just a fantastic idea!! Looking forward to more videos and banter 👍💙👏