







About the Quilted Boxy Pouch
A lined, quilted pouch that stands up on its own, thanks to boxed corners at the top and bottom and a zipper across the top. You quilt the outer panels oversize and then trim them to size, so the finished pouch matches the pattern no matter how much your quilting draws the fabric in. Every size works from fat quarters. Make the small sizes as gifts and the long one for brushes, pens or knitting needles.
Step-by-step video included
The pattern comes with an animated video of the whole build: 9 steps drawn from the pattern's own diagrams, narrated, with captions on and piece numbers that match the cut list. Each step in the PDF has a QR code that opens its part of the video.
Quilted Boxy Pouch sizes
| Size | W × H × D (in) | cm | Zipper coil | Holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 4 × 3 × 3 in | 10 × 7.5 × 7.5 cm | 7¾ in | earbuds, lip balm, SD cards, a small sewing kit |
| S | 5½ × 3½ × 3½ in | 14 × 9 × 9 cm | 9¾ in | makeup basics, sewing notions, chargers |
| M | 7 × 4 × 4 in | 18 × 10 × 10 cm | 11¾ in | a full makeup kit, a phone and wallet |
| L | 8 × 4½ × 4½ in | 20.5 × 11.5 × 11.5 cm | 13¼ in | travel-size toiletries |
| XL | 10 × 4½ × 4½ in | 25.5 × 11.5 × 11.5 cm | 15¼ in | pens and pencils, a toothbrush kit, crochet hooks |
| Long | 13 × 4½ × 4½ in | 33 × 11.5 × 11.5 cm | 18¼ in | makeup brushes, 10-in knitting needles, rulers |
Finished sizes: width × height × depth. The zipper coil is the cut length between the tabs.
Supplies for each size
| Supply | XS | S | M | L | XL | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outer fabric | ⅜ yd or 1 fat quarter (42 in wide) | ⅜ yd or 1 fat quarter (42 in wide) | ⅜ yd or 2 fat quarters (42 in wide) | ⅜ yd or 2 fat quarters (42 in wide) | ⅜ yd or 2 fat quarters (42 in wide) | ⅝ yd (42 in wide) |
| Lining fabric | ¼ yd or 1 fat quarter (42 in wide) | ¼ yd or 1 fat quarter (42 in wide) | ⅜ yd or 1 fat quarter (42 in wide) | ⅜ yd or 1 fat quarter (42 in wide) | ⅜ yd or 1 fat quarter (42 in wide) | ⅜ yd or 2 fat quarters (42 in wide) |
| Stabilizercotton batting, foam stabilizer (e.g. 1/8 in sew-in foam) or fusible fleece | ⅜ yd (42 in wide) | ⅜ yd (42 in wide) | ⅜ yd (42 in wide) | ⅜ yd (42 in wide) | ⅜ yd (42 in wide) | ⅝ yd (42 in wide) |
| Zipper#5 nylon coil by the yd | 9 in, with 1 pull, or a 9 in zipper | 11 in, with 1 pull, or a 12 in zipper | 13 in, with 1 pull, or a 12 in zipper | 15 in, with 1 pull, or a 14 in zipper | 17 in, with 1 pull, or a 16 in zipper | 20 in, with 1 pull, or a 20 in zipper |
| Interfacingwoven fusible interfacing (Pellon SF101 or Vlieseline G700) | ¼ yd (20 in wide) for the lining pieces | ¼ yd (20 in wide) for the lining pieces | ⅜ yd (20 in wide) for the lining pieces | ½ yd (20 in wide) for the lining pieces | ½ yd (20 in wide) for the lining pieces | ⅝ yd (20 in wide) for the lining pieces |
- Accent fabric (pull tabs): a small scrap.
- XS: 2 fat quarters (1 outer, 1 lining) plus a small scrap for the accent.
- S: 2 fat quarters (1 outer, 1 lining) plus a small scrap for the accent.
- M: 3 fat quarters (2 outer, 1 lining) plus a small scrap for the accent.
- L: 3 fat quarters (2 outer, 1 lining) plus a small scrap for the accent.
- XL: 3 fat quarters (2 outer, 1 lining) plus a small scrap for the accent.
Tools
- all-purpose polyester thread
- zipper foot
- walking foot for quilting
- clips
The steps
- Quilt the outer panels
- Cut the bottom corners
- Cut the zipper and make the pull tabs
- Sew the zipper sandwich
- Sew the zipper to the other side
- Sew the sides and bottom
- Box the bottom corners
- Box the top corners
- Turn and finish
Step names only. Every step is drawn out in the PDF with the measurements for your size.
What's in the PDF
- Cover with the finished sizes
- Cutting list and fabric per size
- Quilting guide for the panels
- Step-by-step assembly with diagrams
- Zipper and boxed-corner steps
- Finishing
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See it in color
The same geometry in 5 fabric choices.
Every size side by side
Questions about the Quilted Boxy Pouch
- What size zipper for the L?
- #5 nylon coil by the yd: 15 in, with 1 pull, or a 14 in zipper.
- Can I make it from fat quarters?
- Yes. The L takes 3 fat quarters, with the cutting layouts drawn in the pattern.
- What stabilizer do I need?
- Cotton batting, foam stabilizer (e.g. 1/8 in sew-in foam) or fusible fleece: 3/8 yd (42 in wide).
- Is it beginner-friendly?
- Confident beginner: quilted panels, a boxed base and one zipper; straight seams only.
- How big is the Long?
- 13 × 4½ × 4½ in (33 × 11.5 × 11.5 cm).
Ready to make it?
- Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, Long
- Skill Confident beginner
- Format PDF, Letter + A4





