This boxed zipper pouch is useful for so many things! Use the pouch to phone cords, pencils, makeup and more! A big thanks to Kelby Sews for such a great tutorial!
My fabric was thin so  I quilted it with a layer of batting before adding the lining because…well, I love quilting. But that isn’t necessary. A sturdy cotton with interfacing or home decor fabric would work great too! The pouch is 5″ wide and 9″ long so it is perfect to use for a make-up bag or for school supplies.
At first I was going to line it with white fabric, but then I thought that this purple would be a better fit and not show stains. And I kind of love it!
My 6 year old absolutely loves EOS lip balm so I thought she would like to give her teacher some too. I found these 4 pack gift sets (3 balls and 1 stick lip balm) online and ordered enough to put one in each bag. Now all we need to do is add a card. I absolutely adore my kids’ teachers this year and wanted to give them something thoughtful, but practical. Not just another thing to clutter up their desk. Now I think I need to make a few more of these pouches to keep on hand for quick gifts!
Link To Boxed Zipper Pouch Tutorial
A big thank you to Kelby sews for this easy to follow Boxed Zipper Pouch Tutorial!  I made another one to give as a baby shower gift and it was a huge hit with the new momma! We filled it with travel baby supplies to keep in her diaper bag!
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Nice tutorial. Thanks for sharing.
These are so cute! I love to sew and haven’t had time to do it lately. I think this might need to be my next project. I’m featuring it at our link party this week. http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2016/05/12-handmade-ideas-for-mom-and-little.html
Oh my gosh…I love the fabric and it looks like you do amazing work!
I would love for you to share this with my Recipes, Crafts, Tips and Tricks Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
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We all have those patterns that we seem to make over and over and this pattern looks like a nice one. Love how you made them for teacher appreciation gifts – so thoughtful!
Thanks for sharing,
Suzanne
I love this idea! It would be great if you shared it on the DIY linky!
http://www.pleasuresofthenw.com/diy-party-no-4/
These are adorable! I love all types of pouches and caddies, etc. Great fabric, too!
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I always get scared to sew zippers but the bag is too cute. Need to get over my fear, LOL! Visiting from Celebrate It party.