A Quick and Modern DIY Sewing Project for Those Who Love Stylish, Functional Makes

June 23, 2025

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Summer has been wild over here — the kids are home, and their newfound talent for collecting all the things has turned our home into a borderline treasure trove (aka, hoarder’s paradise). After stepping on a handful of their “finds,” I decided it was time for a fast and functional sewing solution. Enter: the 3-in-1 Zipper Pouch Pattern – a fun, beginner-friendly sewing project that’s modern, useful, and scrap-busting in the best way.

👉 Grab the 3-in-1 Zipper Pouch Pattern here!

✂️ Why You’ll Love This Modern Zipper Pouch Pattern

This isn’t just your average pouch – it’s three styles in one! Designed with the modern sewist in mind, the 3-in-1 Zipper Pouch Pattern is perfect for:

Organizing kids’ collectibles, makeup, sewing notions, or tech accessories
Using up your favorite fabric scraps
Practicing quilting techniques on a small scale
Gifting something handmade, fast

Whether you're a confident beginner or just want a quick sewing project with a modern vibe, this pouch is for you.

🧵 Fabrics I Used (And Loved)

I've been sewing up a storm with Ruby Star Society fabrics, and these pouches gave me the perfect excuse to dive into my scrap bin.

Pencil Pocket Pouch:

Exterior: Bella Solid in Passion Fruit + Bird is the Word floral
Lining: Phosphor by Libs Elliott

Quilted Zipper Pouch:

Exterior: Starry Mini Charms + grey canvas (leftover from the Quilted Dinghy)
Interior: Fat eighth from the Honey Collection

Two Small Pouches:

Fabric: Teddy and the Bears + additional Honey Collection scraps
Lining: Fat eighth from the Creativity Shell

📌 Grab the modern zipper pouch sewing pattern here!

🧵 Zippers with Style

One of my favorite parts of pouch-making? Choosing the zippers. I always look for contrast that complements the fabric:

Pencil Pouch: A hint of red makes it pop
Teddy & Bears Pouch: Loved the green zipper combo
Honey Pouch: Blue zipper aligns perfectly with Blue Ribbon tones
Quilted Pouch: I used a striped zipper by the yard from Stitch Supply — Ann’s selection of hardware is top-tier!

✨ Quilting Details

This quilted zipper pouch was small enough to stitch on my domestic Juki. I opted for clean, straight-line quilting to give it texture:

Mini Charms: ½” horizontal lines
Canvas: 1” tall lines
Final section: 1” wide vertical lines
Stitch length: 4.0 for a bold, modern finish

It’s amazing how just a bit of quilting can take your DIY zipper pouch from basic to boutique.

🧵 Want Me to Quilt Your Bag Panels?

While this project didn’t require longarm quilting, I do offer professional quilting services for things like quilted bags, totes, and full-size quilts. A great option is sending in 1½ yards of your exterior fabric + slightly more lining — perfect for getting the most out of Annie’s Soft and Stable (which I’m considering carrying in the shop!).

✨ Check out my longarm quilting services here — and feel free to email with questions about quilting or pantograph designs.

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📌 Ready to sew something fun, fast, and functional? Grab the 3-in-1 Zipper Pouch Pattern here!
This project is perfect for stash-busting, gift-making, or simply satisfying that creative itch in under an hour.