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In this beginner friendly sewing tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a zipper pouch with an extended zipper tail that allows the pouch to open wider and feel more practical to use. This easy zipper pouch is perfect for everyday essentials like makeup, stationery, travel items, or small tools. I’ll guide you step by step through installing the zipper, sewing the pouch together, shaping the corners, and finishing the zipper end neatly. If you’ve ever felt nervous about sewing zippers, this tutorial will help you feel more confident and comfortable. Browse all sewing patterns on my website: https://anjurisa.com Prefer Etsy? Check it out here: https://anjurisa.etsy.com Love how wide this pouch opens? You can use this extended zipper technique on my other pouch patterns too: Classic Pouch: Website: https://anjurisa.com/products/classic-pouch-sewing-pattern-5-sizes-beginner-friendly-pdf-pattern Etsy: https://anjurisa.etsy.com/listing/1692733266 Elly Pouch: Website: https://anjurisa.com/products/elly-pouch-sewing-pattern-beginner-friendly-diy-pouch-template-pdf Etsy: https://anjurisa.etsy.com/listing/1723251888 Ruchelle Pouch: Website: https://anjurisa.com/products/ruchelle-pouch-sewing-pattern-structured-pleated-design-pdf-pattern Etsy: https://anjurisa.etsy.com/listing/1802082540 Shellie Pouch: Website: https://anjurisa.com/products/shellie-pouch-sewing-pattern-beginner-friendly-pdf-guide-5-sizes Etsy: https://anjurisa.etsy.com/listing/1806601047 Wilo Pouch: Website: https://anjurisa.com/products/wilo-pouch-sewing-pattern-folded-base-pdf-template-5-sizes Etsy: https://anjurisa.etsy.com/listing/4313379325 More sewing tips: How to sew a decorative label: https://youtube.com/shorts/sYNYhED5N4A Material used in this extended zipper pouch tutorial: • Canvas fabric: https://amzn.to/49rIR9g • Cotton fabric: https://amzn.to/3gWolYx • Zipper for crafts: https://amzn.to/49ATvvb • Zipper presser foot: https://amzn.to/3T8cDJR • (Optional) Wonder clips for sewing: https://amzn.to/30sQvQ0 • (Optional) Ironing board for sewing: https://amzn.to/3l4EkRl • Sewing machine for beginners: https://amzn.to/3jplio5 • 90/14 sewing machine needle: https://amzn.to/3FsILCK • 100/16 sewing machine needles: https://amzn.to/34kDSYl • Scissors for fabric cutting: https://amzn.to/3TRG3LF • Thread cutter scissors: https://amzn.to/3DsXLhE Time stamp for this zipper pouch: 0:00 Extended zipper tail 0:58 Materials 1:22 First lining 2:43 Optional label 3:37 Second lining 4:37 Sewing the pouch 5:45 Shaping the corners 7:04 Turning and topstitching 7:57 Zipper tab 8:46 The details Come sew with me: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anjurisa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anjurisa Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/anjurisa Blogspot: https://anjurisa.blogspot.com A little photo stash to spark your next idea: https://bit.ly/anjuportfolio #zipperpouch #sewingpattern #beginnerfriendly #pouchmaking #diysewing Happy crafting with your endless brilliant ideas! Disclaimer: Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them at no extra cost to you. My tutorials are for personal use only. If you make and sell items inspired by my tutorials, please credit @anjurisa. Thank you so much for supporting my work and helping me create more free sewing tutorials!