Sew a Slim EDC Zip Pouch — Box Construction, Zipper & Binding Tape Tutorial

Learn how to make this slim EDC and travel pouch with angled side seams and classic box pouch construction. We'll work through every step together from cutting and zipper installation to seam binding and finishing with this full tutorial. The entire pouch is cut from a single pattern piece, making this very approachable for beginners. In this video, I will show you how to sew a zipper, how to finish all of your seams with binding tape, and the fundamentals of simple box pouch construction. You just need the ability to sew a straight line on a regular home sewing machine. No special skills are required to make this pouch. At the end of this video, you will have a pouch you can use for a variety of organizing needs for travel or everyday carry, plus skills and techniques you can use for other projects. 📥 PATTERN DOWNLOAD HERE: The Livingston Slim EDC Box Pouch: https://www.taylortailor.com/store/Th... --- NEW TO BAG MAKING? If you've never sewn before, check out my two-part beginner series first: 🎥 PART 1 - Before You Sew: Materials & Tools    • Before You Sew - Materials & Tools for Bag...   🎥 PART 2 - Machine Setup & First Seams    • Machine Setup & First Seams - Beginner Bag...   🎥 PART 3 - Simple EDC Pouch Tutorial - Free Pattern & Full Build    • Simple EDC Pouch Tutorial - Free Pattern &...   This series is designed for absolute beginners who want to make their own carry gear and learn some new skills along the way. No fancy equipment needed. Everything I teach works on a regular domestic sewing machine. --- TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction: What This Video Covers 1:32 - Pattern and Materials 5:32 - How to adjust pattern and seam allowance for different zipper widths, and why it’s important 12:02 - Tools - no special equipment required 13:07 - Zipper - Cutting, Prepping, and Sewing 17:05 - How to finish seams with binding tape 20:28 - Topstitching the zipper seam 22:58 - Optional hook & loop field for patch 24:57 - Optional zipper pull tabs and handle 28:46 - Install zipper sliders 31:21 - Sewing and finishing the end seams 35:39 - Sewing and finishing the side seams 43:15 - Zipper Cord Pull - Paracord zipper pull RECOMMENDED TOOLS & MATERIALS: TOOLS: Note: These are Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. This helps support the channel and lets me make more free tutorials. Gingher 8" Fabric Scissors: https://amzn.to/4cBXBaT Small Fabric Scissors: https://amzn.to/4s6g7Nm Rotary Cutter: https://amzn.to/4bw0EQK Self Healing Cutting Mat: https://amzn.to/4s6jgNa Seam Ripper: https://amzn.to/4uazRki Chalk Wheel: https://amzn.to/47Cr0OD Chalk Refill: https://amzn.to/47Cr0OD Fabric clips: https://amzn.to/3NeIQjU Rulers: https://amzn.to/3NeNxKz FABRIC, ZIPPERS & WEBBING (non-affiliate): Ripstop By The Roll: https://ripstopbytheroll.com Rockywoods: https://rockywoods.com ABOUT TAYLORTAILOR: I make bags, pouches, and EDC gear on a regular sewing machine and teach others to do the same. Every project comes with step-by-step tutorials and patterns you can use. Subscribe for more bag making tutorials, EDC gear builds, and MYOG (Make Your Own Gear) projects. 🔗 RESOURCES: Free beginner pattern: https://www.taylortailor.com/free-beg... 📧 CONNECT: Website: Pattern available at TaylorTailor.com Instagram: @taylortailor Reddit: u/stitched_by_taylor Facebook:   / taylortailorblog   #bagmaking #MYOG #DIYbags #sewingtutorial #beginnersewing #sewingpattern #EDC #pencilpouch #zipperpouch #taylortailor