Zippered Box Pouch Sewing Tutorial No Raw Edges - 3 Sizes
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
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This video shows you how to make a zippered box pouch with no raw edges. This is similar to my original box pouch video, but this one does NOT have exposed seams. I love both of these and they are both great for beginner sewers because they are free sewing patterns and are considered confident beginner easy sewing projects. Check out the other box bag pattern sizes at the blog post.
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Rest in peace, Melanie. I just learned that she passed away yesterday from her battle with cancer.
Oh, that’s so sad.
That's terrible :(
Oh no!!!! 😭🙏🏽
Omg! 😩
This lady??
Missing your tutorials, Melanie. Thank you for sharing your talents and beautiful personality. We will miss you. But I know you're finally at peace in the arms of the Lord.
I just happened across this video & (before getting into watching the video) read a few comments mentioning Melanie's having passed away. Sad.
Will be sadly missed ,thank you for your easy to follow videos
Safe in the arms of the lord RIP
Condolences to your family
I do miss her tutorials. At least she is home and whole and well . She will be missed
I miss her too. She was an amazing young woman.
Amen. Missing her a lot. Feels like she was a friend because I loved her tutorials.
Sometimes Melanie’s videos just pop up on my RUclips feed. I always stop and watch them. She had a gift for being able to explain things clearly and concisely. I am deeply grateful to her family for allowing us to continue to learn from dear Melanie.
Yes
I pause and watch 😊😊 she was kind and a great teacher
So sad. I just love the way she explained the project. So easy to understand every stage.😢😢
thank you for not taking down her tutorials. this is my go to for stocking stuffers. RIP Melanie. You are missed and I hope your family finds comfort knowing that your followers are still learning from you.
omg I didn't even know she has passed that's so sadhus she been ill for a long time?
I had no idea she was gone 😢❤
RIP I just found these vids. Aaww thanks Melanie for giving your time to us...❤❤❤
I appreciate that this channel is loved by so many. I made the envelope pillow slip way back when. My mom told me of her passing. I decided I always wanted to make this box pouch and made one today on my birthday. Thank you to the family that continues on run this channel
Happy birthday Sara.
I watched this video 3-4 times before diving into the project, not realizing until about the third watch, that she had fought cancer. Well I just finished the bag and I’m so so pleased with it. I cannot wait to make more. Thank you Melanie for leaving us with some amazing videos. Your legacy will live on forever.
I have watched this video about 20 times. I keep making mistakes but I love this video. I did not know of Melanie's passing. She had a beautiful personality. My condolences to the family. Please keep her videos here and going.
She had such a gift. I hope her young family find the courage to deal with this great loss. A truly sweet and remarkable woman. She is missed.
😊😊
Just love that I can still see Melanie's tutorials, she was an amazing teacher I learned so much, hope family are doing well....
Here I am again….watching your boxed bag tutorial, again. I really miss having you in my sewing room with fun projects and new tutorials so I will continue to come back and watch videos again and again and enjoy your voice and beautiful smile when I can. Rest In Peace Melanie and know your videos keep you alive and in our sewing rooms daily!
Peace and comfort to your family. You are missed.
I was looking for videos on a boxed bag, when I came across this beautiful woman's video. It hurts my heart to see that she is no longer with us. I thank her family for allowing her legacy to continue here.
Saw about Melanie’s passing and wanted to comment… I love these videos and have found them so useful in learning to see. So sad to hear about an untimely death… love to her family and close ones. Xxx
What a sweetheart this wonderful woman was. RIP beautiful lady. Every time I see one of her vids, my heart hurts. Love you.
I love the way Melanie never took anyone‘s learning stage for granted. She was a great teacher. I miss her beautiful smile and encouragement. ❤️
Missing her a lot....all her tutorials were crystal clear ....so each of us can get it perfectly right
At last, a proper tutorial for a box pouch with no raw edges! As usual, really clear instructions. Thank you, Melanie!
Yes!!! I don't like the raw edges either
It's great instructions that's what makes it easy.
I can't wait to make another zipper pouch. I enjoy making small projects. She gave great instructions and was always very clear. Thank you, Mr. Ham for leaving her here on YT to help us continue to learn and get better with our hobby and crafts.😇
I just found her channel trying to learn how to sew😞 I did not know she passed away until I saw the previous comment on this video. Wow! She was so talented. Thank you for keeping her channel up.
Hey Melanie, even though you are not with us, I'm truly happy to see you pop up on my feed here on RUclips! Miss ya chica! Much love to your family! God Bless them all!
My jaw literally dropped open when you gave the tip about moving the needle to the left to line up with the 3/8" mark. Absolutely brilliant. Love how the bag turned out, and also thank you for having both the video & the link to your blog with the written instructions. Hopefully with the two combined I'll be able to actually make this :-) EDIT - Oh, no I just read that Melanie passed away about a year ago. Such a shame - she was so young. Grateful that her videos are still available (and yes, I made the pouch 🙂).
I miss you so much, sister.
Hi Everyone! Excited to bring you a sewing tutorial! And just in time to whip some of these up for Christmas presents!
Did you post this on your Instagram didn't see it but thanks for the tutorial always want to make one for my mom.
I did some little ones as gifts this year, but now I learned how to add those side tabs. Thanks.
Melanie Ham just wondering if the large zipper is the same size as the medium bag?
Melanie Ham where can I find the butterfly fabric !? 🦋🦋🦋 addict here lol
I'm so glad, Mr. Ham had the post for us to alert us. I loved your videos and still do. May your family be blessed and prosper.
I thought that my first one that I made would be a...well, a “learning experience.” But you did such a great job explaining how to do it, that my first one turned out both adorable AND functional! Thank you! :)
When you instructed me to open the zip... it would have really helped if you’d yelled “Tracie, open the zip” because I did hear you, and thought that I had opened it, but apparently I did not!!
:-) :-) :-D
LOL!
lol.... yell? she will scare you and there goes the bag all sewed up with no hole opening
Who amongst us hasn’t sewn up a seam with the zipper tab on the part to be cut off? Every project has taught me something through bonehead mistakes. Fun!
Wouldn’t it be easier to use zipper foot when doing the tricky part?
Yes! Much easier.🙂
Beyond so thankful for Melanie and all that I've learned from her, not about sewing but about how to embrace life as she did/does through faith, love and being a special blessing - selfishly especially me. Thank you dear husband, Robert, for allowing us - everyone - to continue watching and learning. May our loving Father God, Lord Jesus Christ, continue to bless and grant you all His best. So, So thankful I am.
I come back to this channel and it’s such a comfort that it is still up. For those of us that have been touched by cancer personally or have/d a loved one touched this is a sweet reminder of how precious life is and the generosity of spirit a family can have. I still pray for you and know that she is still missed by you ❤ Thank you for keeping her videos up ❤
Melanie,I’m Sory to have waited so long to come back here.I couldn’t bare to look at you, without crying. I don’t know why it hit me so hard. I loved you from the beginning of the first video I watched, and learned how to make a baby blanket. It really was so easy to make. So, I made two of them for my great grandchildren two boys. I was so proud to have made them, because you showed me how easy it was to make the stitch. I miss you dearly. Such a wonderful woman you were. You had everything going for you, you’re personality, beautiful lady. Inside and out. There was something very special about you. You’re talent exceed’s mine, and I’m old. I haven’t crochet since you left us to be with GOD. Hoping you’re pain has sufficed. It’s true that GOD only takes the good one’s first. HE needed an angel and dear that was you. I wish you peace., and I miss you. I hope this is ok to write this, if it even made any sense. I apologize in advance. I hope that you’re children and you’re husband are doing better these days. Thank you Mr. Ham for getting me to look back . Please take care.😢🥰🤗 Xox.
Thank you so much for this! I am new to sewing and so many tutorials assume that you understand measuring and/or how to sew in stuff like a zipper. You went so nice and slowly and explained everything so that us newbies could understand. Thank you!! : )
For years and years you have inspired me. I too want to say thank you for keeping these clips available. If we, who didn’t know her, miss her, I cannot imagine the families pain…. RIP sweet lady
Needed a tutorial for a zippered bag. Knew just who would have one. Such a thorough tutorial and excellent explanations. Thank you for keeping this channel up in her absence. She is missed. ❤️
How is no one talking about her iron… 😮
Yes the Oliso iron is amazing. I own the pink one because I had to be like Melanie 😊❤
Making these for bridesmaids and moms gifts for my daughters wedding next year-already have the fabric! Thanks for sharing :)
RIP Melanie, i will miss your tutorials xx
When you’re sewing the zipper to the lining and holding back the outer pieces, may be use a zipper foot.. I’ve done that before and it really makes a difference.. Love from London UK 🥰😍
N S Khanum Good tip! If you don’t have a narrower foot, it might help to put something of similar thickness under the other side of the foot. That way, the foot is level instead of sideways. There’s also a little button on the back of certain feet that will do the same thing (raise the foot up to help go over thick spots). 😊
I thought exactly the same! Love from Athens, Greece 😊
N S Khanum That’s exactly what I had to do. I just made one tonight, and I had to switch to the zipper foot because I didn’t have enough room. It was a fun project, though! I used cotton fabric, but I wonder what else I can use that would give the bag a little more structure and sturdiness.
I ended up using the zipper foot - felt a lot more in control! Thanks.
N S Khanum glad to know I wasn’t the only one 😅... did one too and used the zipper foot and helps a lot. Really well explained this tutorial!
I have learned so many sewing projects from Melanie. Today I was rewatching one of her videos and just happened to scroll down and saw that she passed away. I was shocked and then I followed the links to watch her documentary. I sat for an hour or more watching her journey and crying. She is still such a blessing to anyone who views her videos and I too thank you for allowing her instructional videos to continue because I know she put so much time, effort and love into them! My heart is broken for your loss.
I'm learning how to sew and just found this tutorial. I loved it so much! The way she explains all the details and encourage you to keep going is so sweet and reassuring. Then I went to her channel looking for more tutorials and saw the trailer for her documentary. I was so shocked to learn about her passing. I couldn't hold back my tears. Thank you for keep this channel up as her legacy will keep inspiring others for many years to come. My sincerest sympathy to the family & friends. Rest in peace Melanie ❤
Thank you Melanie . I hope you are looking down smiling at all of us still following your tutorials. You have taught us so much.
To the family of Melaine. I’m new at sewing. , my mom used to sew all the time as I was growing up. When I was in Boy Scouts, my mom taught me how to sew all of my badges on my uniform and sash. Never did I think I would ever be able to make what Melanie taught me online via her videos. Thank you to all the family for allowing all of us beginners the opportunity, to learning, beginning, sewing from Melanie videos. My thoughts and prayers are with the all of family.
Thank you! Can't wait to make these! AND OMG THAT IRON! How am I just now finding out this exists??
Melanie, I’ve been thinking about you all day. I even made my niece a box pouch for school. I really hope your surgery went well. So many prayers. You’re the reason i started quilting/crafting and i appreciate you so much.
Such a beautiful and kind personality comes through. My sincerest sympathy to her family. What a legacy she gives the world with these beautiful sewing tutorials. Margie ( Australia)
I've made these from other RUclips tutorials, but none of those have had the precision and attention to detail yours has. I really don't need any more of these pouches in the house, but now I have to have at least one perfect one, using all your tricks.
After a lot of research on these box pouches I found this one. I finally made one and I am very happy with it. Thanks to Melanie for making this video and many others and to her family for keeping this much valued information out there. :)
I saw this video looking for a good tutorial about how to make a boxed pouch. I saw her memorial video as well. I am so sorry for her loved ones loss. You will live on through the people you teach through this platform. Sending love to her family and loved ones.
Wonderful tutorial! One piece of advice- when you’re sewing the lining sides shut over the zipper teeth, it would be easier if you used a zipper foot. You wouldn’t have to force all that fabric under the presser foot because it would be out of the way. Thanks again!
I agree with you! I was thinking the exact same thing while watching the video. It would be so much easier to use the zipper foot and get that needle right close to the big bunch of fabric without having to sew over it.
I find with some bags it is just easier too use the zipper foot for the whole thing. I did like that 3/8 in hack though
The woman in the video is dead.
@@doctorpanigrahi9975 Everyone knows she passed away.
@@doctorpanigrahi9975 Why do you feel the need to share that? It does not diminish her talent, nor does it detract from the gifts she shared with us. It does, however, give us reason to question your motives.
Making this bag this week in your honour ❤️
RIP Melanie, you will be missed.
I repeat watching all your videos because they are so helpful. They will continue to help newbie sewing people too. You are greatly missed Melanie. You’re videos need to stay a part of us old and the new viewers. Please keep her videos alive…. Thank you
Reading the comments i now realize that Melanie is no longer with us 😢😢😢😢. I tried so many other tutorials and it didn't work for me. Today i tried this version for the first time and it is just what i was hoping for and now i cant say thank you to the person who shared her knowledge with us. Thank you to everyone who is responsible for leaving her tutorials up to benifit others ❤❤❤
Great tutorial! Learning tutorials never go out of style and is always teaching someone new things! I hope Melanie's tutorials stay on U-tube always even though she is not here! 😔❤
You had 8x11" fabric and used a 1 3/4" on the cut out corners, making the final bag approx. 3" in height. What would you suggest as the safest minimum & maximum of that cut to be?
Oh my gosh, that iron!
I badly need one since I have the tendency to forget them on ...I mean ..on the table in ironing position lol
I did not know what you were talking about then i saw it!!! so YA OMG!!! I WANT!!!
It's an Oliso Pro Smart iron. You can get it at Joann's Fabric, Missouriquiltco.com, Amazon or wherever they sell irons near you. They're pretty expensive, though.
@@anamariagil2898 , I just wonder if the mechanism that lifts up the iron will not collapse before the iron expiration time :)) but is ingenious
@@CookwithCatalina I was going to get one for Christmas, but changed my mind because of the mechanisms of possibly going out :(
Miss you, lady. Thanks for all you did. ❤️
I made this today. I am so proud of myself! Thank you Melanie for sharing your talents with us. Rest in Peace. ❤️
Really like your videos! I recently found them after learning of your passing. Blessings to your family! RIP Melanie ❤
Just completed this project and by far, this is the best tutorial I have come across. I am a self-taught beginner, so my bag was not perfect; however, my second attempt was beautiful! Thank you for all the helpful hints and tricks.
I started quilting again after not working on it for five or six years. We just moved to Paraguay and being away from my sewing friends at home I found Melanie's tutorials. I really love them - she explains everything well and she also makes sure that you know what to look for and how to relax when it comes to being perfect at quilting. Yesterday I watched the film her husband made about her story and her passing. She was so brave and so strong - what a wonderful person. I will enjoy all her videos and can't wait to start quilting again for real. Thank you so much for continuing this channel.
Thank you for leaving the channel up. I love watching the tutorials.
I learned to sew from these wonderfully detailed videos. It was so helpful to learn from someone who did not assume that the viewer had previous knowledge of sewing . Big hug to her family ❤ Thank you for keeping these videos active ! I still refer to them years later 💕 KJ
one of the best tutorials for making boxed pouches that I have seen.
I miss you!
Thank you so much - I'm thrilled with the result ! I'm a real beginner and this tutorial is so carefully and brilliantly explained ! Reading the comments, I've just discovered that Melanie is no longer with us - what a wonderful legacy she leaves sharing her joy with so many. Thank you to her family for sharing.
I am so sad but so greatful that I can refer back to Melanie’s teaching. Such a beautiful soul ❤I hope her family are doing ok ❤
You’re the Best Teacher!! Thank You so much for going Slow enough for us new Students. Now, I’m going to make me One.
Thank you ! I loved the original and these are even better. Question - Can you PLEASE do a tutorial on an unfolding zippered box pouch? The only ones I have found on YT are in Korean (JSdaily "Unfolding Pouch" at ruclips.net/video/c4A_5iWbJbA/видео.html ) , Purtugese (Arte de P aninho Rosimary Cavalcanteor "Necessaire Malú" and "NECESSAIRE FANTÁSTICA FÁCIL DE FAZERz" and a German one that I can't seem to find right now. And even though watching them gives some insight, the measurements are needed and the construction directions are needed, all in English. I read all of the comments on each and a huge amount were asking for it to be shown in English or at least with sub titles. Could you do one?
Loved your tutorial, and I like how slow and methodical you are. A thought:
To really finish this bag off, you could leave your turning opening along the zipper edge of the lining. Only sew the outer fabric completely down, then sew the lining onto it, but with your opening. Then you sew around all the edges, box it out, turn it rights sides at the zipper, and top stitch it down and voila! No need to hand stitch, and no pinched seam in the bottom. Looks super professional!
I would love to see this, I think I understand but I would have to see it to really get it. Similar to turning out a crossbody bag through the bottom of the interior pocket instead of the lining.
I like that idea. Because I don’t like that ridge created on the inside bottom of the bag, and no hand sewing needed gives a stronger hold. Thank you!
I’m really new to this, if someone who understands this tip could direct me to a video tutorial, if one exists, I would appreciate. I’m assuming you are describing a way to attach the lining to the main fabric at the boxed corners, but I have a difficult time with written instruction. Bless Melanie, I just loved how she taught. RIP Dear one
Just recently found her, and I'm saddened by her passing. May she rest peacefully. Thank you for your videos. You've helped me understand how to make these types of bags. 💐💞😢
Love the updated version. I still make your old box pouch all the time. It’s my go to last minute present:)
When you sew over the lining/zipper, it'd be easier to move your needle position far left so you don't have to deal with the presser foot. Or even switch to a zipper foot. I've also done this bag where you sew through the outside and lining at the same time. You just sew in the center.
I loved this pouch. Haven't sewn for 3 decades but I wanna give it a go. It will be constant reminder of Melanie's beautiful tutorials .I hope this channel remains open .
she’s dead
Thank you for keeping her tutorials on here for us. I saved this video years ago and it has been helpful for me recently. Inflation is high, cost of living is tough, living paycheck to paycheck. I’m making these out of recycled denim (old pants from thrift stores). These are great unisex for toiletries and provide me with extra income for buying groceries & other necessities for my family. I was so sad when she passed away. She has left a legacy for so many of us. RIP Melanie, thank you for your tutorials. 🙏🏽 🕊️
I've always made bags, but never a box one so was looking and Melanie popped up. I knew about her from other craft blogs, but decided to watch hers. So glad I did. She was a great teacher, and beautiful person that you can tell from her tutorials. Blessings to her family always. Glad the family decided to leave her channel up so we could still visit her. Hopefully, RUclips never takes them down. You are missed.
Miss you so much Melanie. Miss your advice and cheerfulness. Happy your channel is still here bc I'm always looking for something you made that I might have missed ❤ Rest in Peace your beautiful soul🙏🙏
I made my very first quilt 2 years ago following Melanie's tutorials. It was made so easy and enjoyable through her, and I found it so satisfying. I am returning to quilting just now and had forgotten the details, so I looked up Melanie's tutorials again. So so sad and shocked to see she has passed. What a vital, beautiful and talented soul. She gave a HUGE gift to us all, so thank you thank you thank you Melanie. These videos are SO well done. The best. Very grateful.
Thank you for this tutorial. Your instructions are so clear. Now I’ve got to try one !
I can't wait to make this. I'm a newbie and zippers are scary for me. Thank you for showing some of the challenges I might face while making this so I won't be surprised or frustrated if things go wrong (it probably will).
I always come back to this tutorial, I’m making a makeup bag for my sister’s birthday. Melanie you had such a gift & you have left such an impact on this world!
Thank you Melanie, your legacy lives on 💛
Your tutorials r and will awlays remain awesome....will miss you so much ❤️
Sending love and peace. Deepest condolences. I was looking for a tutorial for this pattern and came across this. Melanie was a talent and know she has brought joy to us. Her memory lives on and I hope you keep these youtube videos available. It's a great resource and it's part of her legacy.
Still watching your Vito miss you so much 😢
Thanks for the great tutorial! Could I sew pockets to the inside lining before putting it all together?
Yes
I wanted a tutorial on how to make a makeup bag that fit my wedding theme for my bridesmaids, and your video was the first that made sense for someone who has to buy a sewing machine to even do this project. I hope your memory blesses those who knew you every day, and thank you for teaching me how to make such effortlessly beautiful items.
Thank you beautiful lady, you will be missed. So thankful we have these videos to watch over and over. Prayers for the family!
Still learning from her
Thank you so much! I love the very clear tutorial. Where did you get your pink iron??? Haha I love it!
Melanie makes each and every RUclips tutorial so easy to make. She is now in heaven without pain. So very sadly missed. Melanie had such enthusiasm and talent. ❤😢x
Melanie - you really stand out in a sea of You Tube makers/crafters. Your tutorials are easy to follow, and you don’t leave any detail to chance (i.e. machine foot or seam allowance). I made one of these box pouches this afternoon and it’s super cute.
I came across the box pouch tutorial and am about to make some. I didn't realise she was was no longer with us until I read the comments. I'm sad to see that but so glad I found her channel which was now become one of my favourites.
Oh my goodness!! I just watched your old video for box pouches and made two adorable ones for teachers gifts! Can't wait to make these ones! Love your videos!
Thank you, thank you!
I'm not really good at sewing, but I made a bag using your video and it turned out great.
Will try another larger one soon, since the one I mad is quite small for my knitting projects.
Really miss her videos. She was always so positive and so supportive. Her directions were easy to follow and I love her spirit and love of crafts. She's probably teaching other angles up in heaven. They are so blessed to have her.
Just imagine how happy melanie is in heaven! While we miss her tutorials we are selfish! But she left a legacy to all of us! Yes I miss seeing her new tutorials too😪
This is the best thing ever!! When I mark my 1/2”, I put a pin where the mark is so I can see where to stop and start . Thank you so much for this!!
Great idea! Thanks!
Bless Melanie , still teaching me from heaven 💕
I’m so glad I found your channel. Great sewing, great tips, and explanation and showing every step 💜
Thank you. I tried other pouch with cutting The corners like yours. For my first try. It turned out good.
Just finished making this. I’m soooo happy. You’re a great instructor. I taught myself to sew/use my machine in March by following your elastic face mask tutorial and I haven’t stopped sewing since! I plan to follow your “first quilt” series next month. Thanks Melanie 💕
What size does the pattern we print make?
i just made one using scrap fabric so i could practice but it turned out so good!! im so grateful for her videos
Great tutorial! I love that it's finished inside. I need to make a bunch!
I did this one so much i memorized the pattern & steps 🥰 thank you for sharing & being so detailed