Genius sewing hack for the fastest no-waste open wide box pouch—it opens like a box when you unzip! Made from simple rectangular fabric pieces, it’s beginner-friendly and saves fabric with minimal waste. I’ll show two sizes, perfect for a long pencil case, hair tool pouch, craft tools, or even yarn storage—let’s sew it together!
The finished measurements of this pouch are approximately
<Small>
8″(20㎝) W × 4″(10㎝) H × 3⅝″(9㎝) D.
<Large>
9⅞″(25㎝) W × 4⅜″(11㎝) H × 4″(10㎝) D.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
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To make this you will need:
<Small>
◆ Main panel
① 8¾″ × 12¼″ (22㎝ × 31㎝) Outer layer
① 8¾″ × 12¼″ (22㎝ × 31㎝) Lining
① 8″ × 11½″ (20㎝ × 29㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Side panel
④ 4⅜″ × 4⅜″ (11㎝ × 11㎝) Contrast Color Fabric
◆ Others
① 10″ (25㎝) Zipper
① 2⅜″ × 2″ (6㎝ × 5㎝) Contrast Color Fabric
<Large>
◆ Main panel
① 10¾″ × 13½″ (27㎝ × 34㎝) Outer layer
① 10¾″ × 13½″ (27㎝ × 34㎝) Lining
① 9⅞″ × 12⅝″ (25㎝ × 32㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Side panel
④ 4¾″ × 4¾″ (12㎝ × 12㎝) Contrast Color Fabric
◆ Others
① 11⅞″ (30㎝) Zipper
① 2⅜″ × 2″ (6㎝ × 5㎝) Contrast Color Fabric
Place the side panels right sides together in pairs and sew along three sides.
Turn them right side out, topstitch the upper edge.
Baste the side panels onto both sides of the main outer panel.
Place the right side of the zipper against the top and bottom edges of the main outer panel. Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 3/8″ seam allowance, leaving 3/4″ at the end of the zipper.
Place the right side of the lining on top, then sew along all four sides, leaving an opening for turning.
Turn right side out, press pieces away from and top stitch on both 1/8” away from the zipper.
Stand the side panels up to meet the edges of the main fabric and sew along the edge.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Thanks for reading! If you enjoyed this tutorial, be sure to check out my other DIY projects for more inspiration.
