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Learn how to make a useful travel and EDC (everyday carry) pouch using box pouch construction with this full tutorial. We will work on each step together from sewing the zipper, to finishing the side seams. In this video, I will show you how to install a zipper, how to finish seams with a binding tape, how to sew a French seam, and the fundamentals of box pouch construction. No special skill are necessary, just the ability to sew a straight line on a regular home sewing machine. At the end of this video, you will have a versatile pouch you can use for travel or everyday carry, plus skills and techniques you can apply to other projects. 📥 PATTERN DOWNLOAD HERE: The Earl Grey EDC Box Pouch: https://www.taylortailor.com/store/The-Earl-Grey-EDC-Pouch-Sewing-Pattern-p833161654 --- NEW TO BAG MAKING? If you've never sewn before, check out my three-part beginner series first: 🎥 PART 1 - Before You Sew: Materials & Tools https://youtu.be/fn-7WRzowpU 🎥 PART 2 - Machine Setup & First Seams https://youtu.be/EJYrpKDagBI 🎥 PART 3 - Simple EDC Pouch Tutorial - Free Pattern & Full Build https://youtu.be/ufOKdxlzw1I 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 1:11 - Pattern and Fabric Prep 3:58 - Supplies and Tools 6:57 - Pockets - Interior and Exterior 17:38 - Zipper - Cutting, Prepping, and Sewing 22:27 - Binding - Finishing seams with binding tape 29:47 - Gusset - Sewing the Gusset seam 38:27 - Side seams - French Seams for construction 43:24 - 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-beginner-edc-pouch-pattern 📧 CONNECT: Website: Pattern available at TaylorTailor.com Instagram: @taylortailor Reddit: u/stitched_by_taylor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taylortailorblog #bagmaking #MYOG #DIYbags #sewingtutorial #beginnersewing #sewingpattern and #EDC