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Published: March 14, 2026
Video Description
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.
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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
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Happy crafting with your endless brilliant ideas!
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