Easiest Made Boxy Pouch Tutorial

When I decided to explore more fabric crafts, these boxy pencil cases became one of my first choices. I can make them according to my preferred sizes with the kind of fabric that I love. This pouch is pretty basic, but you can always add accessories such as webbing.

Let's read our basic sewing supplies:

Cotton linen

I bought my fabrics, inner lining, and main layer online, so I couldn't expect the details and quality. My inner fabric was thicker than anticipated, suitable as an outer lining. LOL.

cotton comb/twill

This twill was my favorite part. I had been waiting with much expectation for this fabric's arrival. The fish pattern was adorable.

Batting

Adhesive sticker 170g

Zipper

I use a zipper with 30cm of length. As suited to my pouches.

Patterns

For guidance, I used the 30cm x 40cm measurement (Height x Width). This piece did not include a seam allowance.

Steps:

1. Joining the outer fabric on one side of the zipper. Whether from the right or left side of the zipper.

2. Joining the fabric's end to the other side of the zipper.

3. Sewing the tabs & attach them on the zipper end.

4. Sewing the pencil case corner to create boxy shapes.

Let us begin.

Start by cutting out the batting to 30cm x 40cm. If you are using gum batting like mine, attach the adhesive to the wrong side of the twill. Cut the twill precisely to the batting size. This will ensure the fabric is even in size. Cut your lining as well.

1. Joining the outer fabric on one side of the zipper.

Now, lay the zipper upside-down on the end of the twill's fabric—clip to secure and stitch.

Then, fetch our lining and place its' wrong side on the twill's right side. As shown in the picture, we will attach the lining to the zip.

After that, clip the lining and stitch. Iron the seam and stitch onto it to keep the fabric flat. Arrange the fabric to keep it parallel before stitching.

When we finish number one, we will move to the other side of the zipper (number 2).

2. Joining the fabric's end to the other side of the zipper.

Fold the twill towards the zipper's side and stitch along the zipper (number 1). Meanwhile, for the lining, fold it backward to meet the same zipper's side (number 2).

Don't stitch the lining fully yet. We will leave a 10 cm unstitched gap on this side so it will be easy to turn it over later. Reverse stitch on the seam's opening a few times to keep them firm.

Turn the fabric over like this.

Then, sew the fabrics along the zipper, remembering to leave the gap unstitched. Mark if necessary.

3. Sewing the tabs & attach them on the zipper end.

I didn't snap the tab sewing process because it was easy. However, if you have zero idea how to make these tabs, here is the simple step. We measured twill 1 inch x 6 inches (width x height).

Steps:

1. Fold the fabric wrong-sided and sew a 0.25-inch seam allowance.

2. Reverse this fabric and iron.

3. Sew on the tab's edge seam.

After that, Cut it into two. You will have a pair of these tabs, with the finished size of each 0.75 inch x 3 inches (Width x height)

Fold the tab in half. Place them on both zipper ends. Stitch 1 cm to secure.

Pull out the lining from this side of the pouch. Open the lining as in the below image.

Mark the pouch centre with pins. Use the arrow as guidance.

Bring these pins to the centre, letting the twill and lining overlap.

Top and below pins should aligned to be precise.

Ensure the pins are aligned against one another before pinning on each corner to keep the pouches flat and secure. Sew along the seam allowance as marked.

4. Sewing the pencil case corner to create boxy shapes.