Zipper Pouch Challenge

5 days of step-by-step workshops to teach you to sew zippers with confidence and create a custom zipper pouch that’s tailored to your quilty style.

Even if you’ve never sewn a zipper, you can create a cute zipper pouch that’s cute and functional. If you’re a seasoned zipper sewist, you’ll still learn a unique technique for zipper tabs and multiple pouch finishing options.

Perfect for beginners!

Live Online Classes

January 26th – 30th | 3:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM PST

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What you get

In the Workshop

Have you been intimidated by sewing zippers? Wish you could pause that YouTube video and ask for a closer look? Then this 5-day live workshop is for you! Bring your fabric and your sewing machine and get ready to sew right alongside Jennie and make your own, custom zipper pouch! Then, once we have the basics down, we’ll be diving into some easy customizations to really make it your own.

  • Learn to install the perfect zipper.
  • Create three types of corner finishes.
  • Customize patchwork or quilt blocks for a pouch.
  • Learn Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP).
  • Confidently design your own zipper pouches!
During the Challenge, you’ll Get:
  • ✨Live daily lessons streamed and in our private Facebook group✨
  • ✨ 5 PDF patterns to get your pouch making on track ✨
  • ✨ Supply list, zipper and interfacing cheat sheets ✨
  • ✨ Community of supportive sewists to cheer you on ✨
win prizes:

Each day, a winner will be chosen from live participants to win prizes which include my favorite notions, an Oliso Mini Iron, and a gift card to the Online Fabric Shop of your choice!

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What you’ll learn

Day 1

Zipper Installation
Learn all about zippers, what types to use, and how to install the perfect pouch zipper.

Day 2

Pouch Finishing
Follow up on the zipper portion of your pouch by finishing the project.

Day 3

Alternate Pouch Styles
Make a boxy or curved pouch instead of just a flat bottom.

Day 4

Patchwork
Learn how to make and prepare basic patchwork for accessories like pouches.

Day 5

FPP
Learn beginner FPP and how to incorporate an FPP design into accessories like pouches.

Join the Challenge and Sew Together

Frequently Asked Questions

The Zipper Pouch Challenge is a 5‑day, step‑by‑step sewing workshop where you’ll learn to sew zippers with confidence and make a custom zipper pouch in your favorite quilty style. Across the week, you’ll sew along live, ask questions in real time, and come away with a finished pouch (or a few!) plus skills you can use on future projects.

There are 5 live lessons, one each day from January 26–30 at 3 pm EST / 12 pm PDT. Plan for about 60–90 minutes per session so there’s time to demo, sew together, and answer questions without feeling rushed.

You’ll get a full bundle of PDF patterns so you can experiment and customize your pouch. These include the Basic Zipper Pouch, For the Love of Thread FPP pattern, and star + log cabin block patterns to mix into your pouch design

Yes, this challenge is designed with true beginners in mind. If you’ve never sewn a zipper, are nervous about them, or want a friendly refresher, you’ll get slow, clear demos, plenty of support, and time to practice during the live lessons.

Absolutely. This week is also for you if you want to improve your zipper sewing, learn new finishing details, or customize your own pouch sizes and layouts. With multiple patterns and block options included, experienced sewists can use the challenge to refine skills and play with new quilty designs.

Hi, I’m Jennie

If I have an extra minute in my busy schedule as a homeschool mom, entrepreneur, and army wife, you’ll find me in my sewing room whipping up whatever I can do quickly!

Sewing has been so much more than a creative outlet for me, it’s the thing that stays done, creates community, and gives me that sense of accomplishment that making dinner for the 1000th time does not.

If you’re ready to learn all the ins and outs of making zipper pouches, so you’re not bound to one pattern or tutorial, the Zipper Pouch Challenge is for you!

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Zipper Pouch Challenge

$10

Are you ready to stop being afraid of zippers so you can create zipper pouches for yourself and to give as gifts? In the 5-day Zipper Pouch Challenge, you’ll join me (Jennie) live and I’ll walk you through each aspect of creating a unique zipper pouch perfect for your needs. Whether you’re a beginner or e experienced but wanting the confidence to create your own styles of pouches, this live class series is for you!

In the workshop, you’ll learn how to choose the right interfacing for your project, how to get those tricky zipper ends to look neat, and how to customize your pouch with unique corners, patchwork, or Foundation Paper Piecing. You won’t just be handed a PDF or some YouTube videos to watch, I’ll be right there, sewing alongside you, answering questions, and celebrating your wins (oh, did I mention there are prizes too?).

When you join this live online sewing workshop, you’ll get everything you need to succeed: 5 daily live lessons streamed to our private Facebook group, a complete bundle of 3 PDF patterns (including the Basic Zipper Pouch, For the Love of Thread FPP pattern, and star + log cabin block patterns), supply lists, zipper and interfacing cheat sheets, corner finishing templates, and a supportive community of sewists cheering you on every step of the way.

Daily prizes will be awarded to live participants, including some of my favorite sewing notions, an Oliso Mini Iron, and gift cards to online fabric shops!

Live Classes: January 26–30 | 3:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM PST
Skill Level: Perfect for beginners, valuable for all skill levels
Time Commitment: 60-90 minutes per day

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For each 7″ x 9″ or smaller pouch, you’ll need:

  • 1 Fat Eighth Main Fabric
  • 1 Fat Eighth Lining Fabric
  • 1/4 yard Pellon Fusible Thermolam or similar interfacing
  • Standard No. 3 Zipper
  • Fabric scraps for patchwork or FPP (optional)
  • Your sewing machine and basic sewing supplies
  • A zipper foot for your sewing machine
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