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Zipper Pouch - Chestnut Leather + Hardware Kit
Learn to sew a luxe lined pouch with a brass zipper and leather pull! This kit also works with The Belmont Pack + Pouch! It includes the zipper, leather + hardware needed to make this pouch (or the accompanying pouch to The Belmont), with the option to add-on the pattern.
This beginner-friendly project sews up in just a couple of hours and is perfect for gifting. It features premium leather and strong metal hardware—all you need is a hammer! After you've made your pouch, you could turn your pouch it into a wristlet, clutch, or crossbody bag! Learn more below.
Zipper Pouch - Chestnut Leather + Hardware Kit
Skill Levels
 BEGINNER |
 CONFIDENT BEGINNER |
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Beginner projects will introduce you to the basics of bag making. You'll learn to sew heavy-duty fabric, punch holes in fabric and leather, set metal rivets, and sew your first zipper! |
Confident Beginner projects involve managing more pieces of fabric and leather. They'll teach you to add interior and exterior pockets and install new types of hardware, like snaps. |
 INTERMEDIATE |
 ADVANCED |
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Intermediate projects involve a more in-depth making process. They'll teach you to work with a wider variety of tools and hardware techniques, like setting extra-strength tubular rivets. |
Advanced projects are for experienced stitchers ready to invest a significant amount of time and energy into becoming a bag maker. Complex construction and seriously professional results. |
Our Materials
Our Materials
Waxed Canvas
A densely-woven cotton fabric that's saturated with wax, giving it protection against the elements. It shows scuffs and creases that blend into a weathered patina. *fabric colors vary in weight from 10-12oz
Leather
Sourced from Oregon and a Pennsylvania tannery, and hand-selected for quality. Our hides are cut into straps with a hydraulic press to ensure precision and consistency.
Hardware
Hardware takes a bag from looking homemade to professional—and it's not hard to do! Using basic tools, you can set rivets & more. All our hardware is real metal and built to last.
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Learn to sew a luxe lined pouch with a brass zipper and leather pull! This kit also works with The Belmont Pack + Pouch! It includes the zipper, leather + hardware needed to make this pouch (or the accompanying pouch to The Belmont), with the option to add-on the pattern.
This beginner-friendly project sews up in just a couple of hours and is perfect for gifting. It features premium leather and strong metal hardware—all you need is a hammer! After you've made your pouch, you could turn your pouch it into a wristlet, clutch, or crossbody bag! Learn more below.
CUSTOMIZE IT
One zipper pouch, five fun variations! Pull it, tab it, clip it, belt it, sling it, wear it
Once you’ve finished your pouch, there are lots of fun ways to customize it. You could add a stamped leather tab, a detachable leather wristlet, even attach a leather strap using D-rings so you can wear it across your body or around your waist! Find details and free video tutorials on our blog.
*Customization supplies sold separately
Add a Stamped Leather Tab
Whether you’re making a holiday gift for a loved one and want to add a personal touch or want to monogram your own pouch (so admirers don’t get any ideas! 😂) adding a stamped leather tab is fun and easy. It’s also a project that’s great for kiddos to help out with!
Add a Detachable Leather Wristlet
Turn your zipper pouch into a clutch with a detachable leather wristlet— Perfect for nights out on the town! The swivel clip makes the wristlet detachable, so you can strap on or strap off as the feeling strikes.
Add an Adjustable Leather Crossbody Strap
Transform your simple zipper pouch into a beautiful crossbody purse! If you’d like to make a hands-free bag that’s the perfect size for your essentials, this customization is for you. The crossbody strap attaches to metal D-rings on the sides of the pouch and has a buckle that makes it adjustable for your body. You could even punch additional adjustment holes to wear your pouch like a fanny pack or sling bag.
How It Works
- Choose whether you want to make your zipper pouch from a kit (& choose colors) or from scratch.
- Decide which customization(s) you'd like to add.
- Add-on any additional supplies you'll need.
- Make your pouch without the customizations using the Zipper Pouch PDF instructions.
- Head over to our "Customize Your Zipper Pouch" blog post to learn how to add your customizations after you've finished making the base pouch.
"I'm a sucker for clever designs and this is such a fun one."
😍 Maker Stories
FAQS
Questions about the Zipper Pouch? We've got you covered.
OUR PROMISE
You've got this.
Making things takes courage! For every little victory and moment of triumph, there are frustrating seam rips and cooked rivets, but there is magic to be found in showing up and trusting the process. Sometimes you have to take the leap to discover how much you're truly capable of!
OUR PROMISE
We've got you.
From sourcing the very best tools and materials to crafting crystal-clear instructions, we're committed to setting you up for success (and enjoyment!) at every step of your bag making journey. No matter your skill level, we'll meet you where you are and help you reach your bag making goals.
