How To Sew a Scissors Keeper ~ Zipper Pouch

Learn how to sew the Scissors Keeper, a zipper pouch perfect to keep one's fabric shears safe and secure.

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To make this pouch you will need:
(2) - 11'' wide x 6'' tall exterior panels
(2) - 11'' wide x 6' tall lining panels
(2) - 11'' wide x 6'' tall fusible fleece
(1) - 9'' zipper
(1) - 2'' long ribbon

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[susanowen]

Me again 🙂Well, in the three months since I first saw this video, I've made four scissors keepers. I added zipper tabs & cut the pieces out slightly larger to accommodate them, but otherwise followed your instructions closely and they came out great. Since it only uses a fairly small amount of fabric, it's a terrific way to use up biggish scraps & fat quarters. Now to decide which fabrics to use for the next one...

[pastda]

I really like this scissors keeper and I hope to make one soon. Thank you so much for the pattern and your very easy-to-follow tutorial. I appreciate it very much.

[patriciasasaki]

I love watching your tutorials, you make me feel like I can sew anything!! Thank you.

[ruthlamb]

Thank You for the tips on sewing in a zipper. Now hopefully my pouches will look professional.

[arohnr]

This is my first time making any sort of zipper pouch and it went great! Thanks for the clear instructions! I'm going to make another one to gift to a friend along with her new pinking shears.

[dianeswanson]

Great tutorial! Love having a zipper closure.

[wendyreid]

Can't stop making these. Made one for my sister-in-law, a sewist, for Christmas. I know she'll love it as she loves her good shears.

[marianwood]

Great teacher and instructions! I usually like to read my instructions, but got confused. This tutorial is excellent and very clear. Thank you. My scissor pouch is beautiful.

[veemcg]

I love this, thank you for this very good tutorial! I just found it today and have subscribed so I can watch more of your videos. You are a very good teacher and I look forward to trying this at home. God bless from Vera in Northern Ireland.

[vivienwatts]

This will be very useful. Thank you. And love your patterns - I get them from Etsy. They are always easy and the end products always great!

[jilldallimore]

Really lovely demonstrations! Clear and easy to follow and great examples and fabrics! Thanks Svetlanna...

[amandacolyer]

Fantastic! I'm already thinking about making some of these as Christmas gifts...

[eamonbamon]

Thank you Svetlana, this is genius, I love the way the zipper ends turned out and super idea with the topstitching just on the outer fabric, this makes for a very neat and professional finish. Thank you for your time and expertise and for the template.

[anilovesmeemee]

Thank you for this excellent tute and pattern Svetlana, great timing for those who would like to give a gift to a sewing friend! I sent the video link to a friend this morning and she has already made two!

[lesleygilbert]

I've watched and commented on this video before - it's nice to come back and be reminded of how it should be done :)

[lilliannecahoon]

I love how simple this is! Great instructions, very cute, very makeable!

[GeraldineMPenny]

Such a smooth and complete guide to making the pouch. Thank you

[jancronkite]

Excellent video! This is just what I have been looking for to keep my expensive shears and pinking shears safe!

[johnJUMU]

Thank you for the pattern. I made one today❤

[susanowen]

Excellent tutorial and a lovely, useful project. I like how you explain why you do certain things, such as shortening the stitch length to keep the stitches smooth & even in the curves.