Tyvek Pouch for Any Occasion

[uncommonindustries]

 

This is a fun and easy project

The best part is that the Tyvek is free. All you have to buy is a zipper. I used one that I had around the house. Go to your local Post Office and get an Express envelope.

-Cut the envelope in half and use the side without the seam in the middle.

- Using an "L" square (for true, straight lines) measure the square to the desired size. Make sure to leave a 1/2 inch seam allowance beyond the end of the zipper.

-Trim down your rectangle

-Draw whatever your heart desires. Markers work best.

- Crumple your creation for a nice fabric like feel. Then smooth it out and prepare to sew.

-I like to sew the zipper to the top and bottom edges first and then sew the sides of the pouch shut. Simply line the zipper selvage with the edge of the tyvek and sew the zipper on. Repeat for the other side. If you don't want a raw edge, fold over the edge of the tyvek and sew it down on to the zipper, repeat for the other side of the pouch, then flip the pouch inside out and sew the sides shut. Be sure to leave the zipper open a little so you can turn the pouch right side out again.

-Voila! Tyvek pouch.

Hope you all enjoy this. This pouch is for my friend's Bday. It took me 20 minutes.

[yousmellspecial]

very fun! tyvek is amazing and amazingly free... i have a pile of those envelopes sitting there, i was going to use them to make some wallets (a la readymade)....

where did you get that fun zipper? i only find boring, plain ones around here...

[uncommonindustries]

I got the zipper at a trade show. They give them out for free at certain booths.

[sevenislucky]

very cool project!!!...i like it!

[comfits]

wow!!!!  i absolutely love your design!  what an awesome idea!!  now what we need is a pictoral tutorial on putting in zippers--anyone??

[creatingme]

Thanks so much for sharing the instructions.  I will be making one asap.

[beebidollz]

omg i love them! do u think u can print on them? like a design from the internet??? imah def try one ASAp!!!

[cheesedip]

That is gooooorgeous, love the funky zipper! I'm gone to make one!

[craftsurge]

Way cool!!
I also was wondering if you could print on it from your computer.
What type of markers/paint did you use?
Great job!

[beadkate]

Very Creative!!!! Nice pouch pattern for any material. I had no idea that funky material was called Tyvek.