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VIDEO How to sew a lined zipper pouch

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VIDEO How to sew a lined zipper pouch

I’m super excited about today’s video because it features a very special guest – Melissa from Melly Sews! I’ve been following Melissa for many years now and have found so many of her sewing tutorials to be immensely helpful in my own sewing journey.

A few months ago, I reached out to her because I was going to be in her hometown of Austin for a long weekend. She suggested that we do a DIY holiday gift exchange video and I quite readily said yes. Coincidentally, we both made a zipper pouch but in different styles! It was so much fun to meet irl and exchange these handmade gifts. Today, we are both releasing the video tutorials for how to make them.

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DIY Convertible Tote Backpack - Maywood Totepack by Klum House

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DIY Convertible Tote Backpack - Maywood Totepack by Klum House

A few weeks ago, the lovely folks over at Klum House asked if I’d like to try out an advance copy of their Maywood Totepack kit. I’ve been a fan of their patterns and kits for a while and love the look of the Maywood so I of course said "yes please!”. This bag has all the features that I look for in a travel bag. First, it is actually a tote and a backpack in one bag; a design that I love to carry when traveling because backpacks not allowed in some locations and because it’s nice to be able to change your bag’s position when your shoulders get tired. The bag is big enough to fit a laptop and has some extra space so that I can put the laptop in a protective case. And, last but not least, the main part of the bag is zippered so that things won’t fall out.

Psst: if you get all the way to the bottom of the post there’s a discount code :)

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DIY Tutorial – Clear Vinyl Zippered Pouch

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DIY Tutorial – Clear Vinyl Zippered Pouch

A few years ago I ended up with a bunch of clear vinyl material and it's just been sitting in my closet ever since. I couldn't bear to throw it out because I knew that one day I'd find a use for it. Then a few weeks ago, I suddenly had the idea that it would make a fun and easy to sew zippered pouch. Reminiscent of the pouches we used to put in our three ring binders to hold all of our pens, pencils and erasers (gotta have the big pink eraser, right?) this is a flat pouch with a zipper running down the front. I love that this pouch can feature a show-stopping zipper and that the clear vinyl makes it really easy to find just what you're looking for.  

Are looking for a fun and easy Halloween project? 🎃 Last year, I created a tutorial for this tote with contrast handles, with cute ghost and bat embroideries. 🧵 I used a thrifted curtain for the body of the bag and fat quarters for the handles. Th
✂️ 1 Sewing Pattern 👉 2 Denim Skirts 💙 for 2 seasons This month I’m featuring my Nita Wrap Skirt pattern and I wanted to show two different ways to make and wear this skirt. This wrap skirt is fitted at the waist with darts and features a d
Do you like to make your garments look as beautiful on the inside as they do on the outside? It’s a simple yet super satisfying way to make your everyday clothes feel special. So, today, I have Five Luxury Seam Finishes to share with you. 🧵
Happy October! 🍁 This month's featured pattern is the Nita Wrap Skirt, a fitted skirt for woven fabrics with a dramatic angled front. The pattern includes three lengths and three closure options. The design features waist darts, a built in front fac
This weekend on my Substack Sewing With Numbers, I posted the second and final tutorial for how to draft a Funnel Neck Pullover. 🥳 The design is inspired by the classic L.L.Bean fleece pullover. In part one, we drafted the body and sleeves. And in
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