I see a lot of posts about making pouches, but how many can a person use? Or a person’s friends? However, one of my friends wanted to learn how to get a zipper in a pouch and cover the ends with fabric. SO…
I’ve made this pyramid pouch before in several sizes; it’s quick and easy but the zipper ends aren’t “covered” the way she wanted them per the pattern. You probably can see on the smaller one that I experimented with covering the ends.
Here’s the link for the free pyramid pattern: https://www.loganberryhandmade.com/pyramid-pouch-sewing-tutorial/
I recommend this pouch. It’s quick, easy, and impressive to those who don’t know how you did it–ha! The larger one above is 12″ tall and I use it as re-cyclable gift wrap for the family.
I found a tutorial on how to cover zipper ends and it’s the same as the instructions on a pattern I bought a while back. I’m having trouble with it, but that may be because the pyramid bag was designed to NOT have the zipper ends covered. Here’s the link. Let me know how it works for you.
A more traditional pouch, also with a free pattern, is Noodlehead’s Open Wide Pouch, shown above. This one was a lot more work than the pyramid bag, and still wasn’t designed for covered zipper ends. I’ve made a bunch of Noodlehead’s patterns and they are well written. These bags came out just fine, and the free pattern offers multiple size options.
Finally…
I made some little pods for friends. Pattern is Sweetpea Pods, available here
These little pouches are my all-time favorite because they’re so clever and cute. The pattern isn’t free, but you can buy it here.
What’s your favorite pouch pattern?
Zippy Quilts 
Your pouches are so cute! I used to sew zippers often because I made clothing. I have not sewn a zipper in years. Everyone says it’s not hard (probably like riding a bicycle…).
Zippers in most pouches are much easier than zippers in clothing. And for bigger items the By Annie zippers are extra nice because the zipper tape is wider, making it easier to sew in without difficulty. And now you’ve got me wondering if pouches would sell at our DAR craft sale…
I’m smiling because I too wonder what to do with all the pouches… and totes, and zipper bags, and carry-alls that I make. Well, last year I made a whole bunch of the pyramid pouches, in a trio of sizes that nested, one into the other, and gave them as Christmas gifts to non-quilty friends. I never know how my homemade gifts are used… or if they’re used at all. Good for you to figure out how to cover zipper ends. Personally, I don’t care if the ends are covered or not, and just make as the bag instructions tell me.
Ha! I’m not going to bother to cover zipper ends in future after this try. I love your idea of making nesting pouches as gifts!
Seriously cute pouches, makes me want to get my pouch-making-on!
Seems like you’ve made quite a few bags and pouches!
IMHO: it’s better to receive a pouch than make one! Much too fiddly for me, but wayyyy cute (and useful)! Yours looks great.
Some of them are fiddly, but the pyramid pouch was pretty easy. And I’m glad to hear of someone who likes to receive them!
What cute pouches. I am of the opinion you can never have too many. They are great for storing all kinds of bits.
Fair enough! I do have a number of thing stored in pouches!
You really are living up to your blog title, zippy!
My favourite are the wide open pouches, although I am tempted to try making g a pyramid pouch
Oh, make a pyramid pouch just for fun! It may not be as functional as the other, but I do have one made of upholstery cloth that I carry as a purse.
These pouches are too cute, Zippy! I love little pouches…one can use them for so many things. I need a couple of change holders for the car and my purse…think I need to make a couple of pouches. 🙂
Excellent! I look forward to seeing them!