There is a myriad of free and paid options available for zippered pouches.  They all have their pros and cons in terms of construction and finish.  One of my absolute favourites though is the (paid) You Sew, Girl Make-Up Purse pattern.

I have been sewing this pattern for years and years now, in the smaller size (the pattern now includes four sizes). It’s a lined pouch, so is beautifully finished with no raw edges or exposed seam allowances anywhere.

The joy of Nicole’s patterns (she does excellent bag patterns too, also available from her Etsy store) is that they are a sewing lesson in each pattern. There are loads of tips for an excellent result that you can also apply to your other sewing.

These little pouches were sewn as gifts last year. Both use small pieces of precious fabrics. I have a couple of pouches in this size myself, and it’s surprising how much fits into them. Highly recommended.

What are your favourite zippered pouch patterns?