Easy Pencil Pouch Tutorial - Back to School!

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This video shows you how to make this simple zippered pouch perfect for back to school supplies, an artist on the go, purse organization or many other things! This pouch utilizes zipper tabs to show you guys a new sewing technique.

Materials
9 inch zipper (the zipper tape measures about 10.5)
2 - Outside pieces cut to 10.5 x 5 inches
2 - Lining pieces cut to 10.5 x 5
2 - Medium weight sew-in Interfacing pieces to 10.5 x 5
2 - 2 x 2 inch squares of lining material for the zipper tab

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[jennienicholls]

It make me sad that every time I come to your channel your not here Melanie - such a beautiful soul inside and out - thanks again to your family for keeping you tutorials going :)

[rubychurch]

I so regularly come back to your channel for guidance and inspiration. I’m so sorry you’re no longer with us Melanie, you were one of a kind. RIP.

[Yoyoland-be]

Thank you to Melanie for the video and to her family for keeping her legacy going for all of us. 💕

[stephenjordan]

So pleased that Melanie’s tutorials are still available. Melanie was a wonderful teacher and a truly inspirational lady. It is lovely that her legacy lives on and continues to inspire. Miss you so much. Love to all her family and friends . ❤

[NLVStitches]

Melanie continues to help and inspire. Thank you to Melanie's family for continuing to allow us access ❤x

[kristenhills]

RIP Melanie 🙏🏻 you have truly been the one to show me how to quilt, craft, inspire me, and make me a better person. You will truly be missed by not only me but your thousands of friends and subscribers

[cindyolmez]

Rest in eternal peace and light Melanie💞✨🙏🏼 Thank you for guiding me through so many craft projects that brought me and many friends, family and customers so much joy. Thinking about you and your family during this very difficult time. Fly high beautiful girl❤️❤️❤️

[hanlinc]

Gone but not forgotten, you are forever loved and appreciated! I now watch the videos with my five year old granddaughter, with heartfelt feelings for your family. So Beautiful, Precious Melanie, thank you! Peace and Prayers to your family.

[Vanessa-reij]

Always going to come back to her videos to get some refreshing on sewing and crochet. She was a beautiful person. Gone too soon but never forgotten 💐

[lisac]

Used this tutorial to make a bag to hold my daughters colored pencils today. I’m so glad to still have your videos to help with my projects. It makes me sad knowing you are gone, but I’m hoping that it continues to benefit your family in some way. ❤️

[rebeccajacklin]

I made these pouches when I was in grad school '19 to keep things organized. I made more as gifts for graduating seniors in our church in 2020. Today, I came on to make more for the college bound kids and found out about Melanie.😢 I'm so sad, watched her memorial. Thanks for keeping these videos up. The pouches are beloved by me and those I gave them too. Thank you for your legacy of faith, sweetness and tutorials that were clear, thorough, and easy to follow. Sending lots of love to the family and her maker community.❤❤❤

[alyseceleste]

I needed to learn how to make these and I couldn’t wait to come back and see Melanie ❤ I miss her easy tutorials

[janicelaskowski]

I am new learning about Melanie. Wanted to make a pencil pouch and she guided me thru her easy tutorial. Struggling watching her such an inspirational soul. But will still learn from her. Thank you for keeping her up on the web to learn from

[lindalardner]

11:22 just rewatched your tutorial in order to sew some pencil cases for buddy bag foundation .cannot believe I am looking at a beautiful, breathing, inspiring lady who is no longer in our living world . RIP Melanie.

[Rainstorm]

Even from the great beyond, she is still teaching! I have struggled with moving that zipper tab while sewing that seam..watching her do it, so easy..I will struggle no more! Rest in peace, Melanie!

[barbarav]

I've made like 10 of these using other tutorials and they did not come out very nice ( I'm a beginner). ....but watching your tutorial was a game changer!! the zipper tabs and actually leaving the opening in the lining vs outer fabric for inverting it was something no one else was doing. THANKS A MILLION!!

[sarahjocker]

What wonderful person you were helping everyone that loves to sew. Sharing your wonderful knowledge about craft work always smiling and a JOY to watch. Rest in Beautiful Peace Melanie 💓💓💓🌺🌺🌺🙏🙏I will always continue to watch your Youtube Channel for inspiration God Bless You Always ❤❤❤

[dollymamahealth]

Ok. I've watched maybe 20 tutorials on this. Yours is the best. Hands down!

[mariesly]

I am just reading the comments, very sad to learn she has passed. I am terrified of zippers and she is just very good at explaining and showing how to do it and not be intimidated. A truly easy to follow along and not get the fear of the zipper. Her tabs for the zipper are very helpful. Now to honor her great video I am going to make the pencil case.

[thesergeant]

Best pencil pouch tutorial I've seen so far on youtube.  It's all about the little details.  Finishing the ends of the zippers with fabric, hiding all the seam allowances, etc.  Excellent job!  You have my sub!