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Sew a key pouch: Quick tutorial (with minimal effort)

11.10.2017 by Sabine Schmidt

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A key pouch is a quick gift that men will love too! In this tutorial, I'll show you how to sew a handy key pouch—without much effort, but with great extras and cool corners!

The most important things at a glance

  • In this post, I will show you how to sew a beautiful, individual, and practical key pouch
  • The key pouch is perfect as a gift
  • The sewing instructions are perfectly suited for beginners
  • The corners of the key pouch are not sewn in the classic way but are folded, which creates an appealing and slouchy look
  • The finished key pouch measures 13 cm long, 7 cm wide, and 5 cm high, excluding the loops

Practical for everyday life: Sew a key pouch

Don't you sometimes find it difficult to give men something nice that you've sewn yourself? I have just the thing for you! How about a great key pouch that he can casually hang from his belt loop?

The corners of the key pouch are not sewn in the traditional way but are folded. This creates a slouchy look that still has an appealing shape. If the bag is squeezed, the seams move with it automatically.

The finished key pouch measures 13 cm long, 7 cm wide, and 5 cm high, excluding the loops.

Unfortunately, I could no longer find the great fabric with the sharks anywhere. As a substitute, I am linking to another shark fabric* that I also think is really beautiful for the pouch.

Required materials

Sewing a key pouch

For the outside

  • 2 pieces cut from cotton* for the outer fabric - 6 x 17 cm each - reinforced on the back with Decovil light*
  • 1 piece cut from cotton for the outer fabric - 12 x 17 cm - reinforced on the back with Decovil light*

For the inside

  • 2 pieces cut from cotton for the lining fabric - 6 x 17 cm each
  • 1 piece cut from cotton for the lining fabric - 12 x 17 cm

You will also need

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the finished key pouch?

The finished key pouch measures 13 cm long, 7 cm wide, and 5 cm high, excluding the loops.

What material is used to sew the key pouch?

The best way to sew the key pouch is using woven cotton fabric. You will also need a continuous zipper, ReLeda or SnapPap, and 2 swivel hooks. If you like, you can additionally decorate the pouch (as I did) with ribbon, a label, or a charm.

Is the key pouch tutorial also suitable for beginners?

Yep, it is! In this sewing tutorial, I show you step-by-step with many pictures how easy it is to sew a cute and individual key pouch.

Links marked with * are affiliate links: If you make a purchase through them, we receive a small commission. The price remains the same for you.

Step-by-step instructions

Sew a key case

With these simple picture instructions, you'll quickly sew a practical key case with a zipper and three loops from ReLeda or SnapPap. Ideal as a gift or for on the go.

  1. Step

    Prepare the zipper

    Thread the zipper pull onto the zipper and close the zipper teeth with a few stitches (by hand or machine).

  2. Step

    Sew the zipper to the outer piece

    Place the zipper right side down on the long edge of a narrow outer piece and sew it on with a straight stitch.

    Sew the zipper to the outer piece
  3. Step

    Sew the lining to the zipper

    Then place one of the narrow lining pieces right side to wrong side on the zipper and sew it in place by stitching a straight stitch in the first seam.

    Sew the lining to the zipper
  4. Step

    Second side of the zipper

    Repeat this step on the other side of the zipper.

    Second side of the zipper
  5. Step

    Press and topstitch

    Press all pattern pieces away from the zipper.

    Then topstitch the edge next to the zipper with a long straight stitch (3.5).

    Press and topstitch
  6. Step

    Attach the loops

    Now sew two of the ReLeda or SnapPap loops centred onto the zipper ends. One with a swivel clasp, one without.

    Attach the loops
  7. Step

    Place the outer piece on top

    Then place the 12 x 17 cm pattern piece of outer fabric right sides together on the piece with the zipper.

    Place the outer piece on top
  8. Step

    Place the lining piece on top

    On top of that goes the lining piece, wrong sides together, with the third ReLeda or SnapPap loop attached to it.

    Place the lining piece on top
  9. Step

    Close the short sides

    Secure everything well with fabric clips and close the short sides with a straight stitch. This sews all the loops in place.

    Because of the wide zipper, I didn't do this step with the overlock. With a thinner zipper, however, I would also close the short sides with an overlock seam.

    Close the short sides
  10. Step

    Mark the corners

    Now trim the seam allowance a little.

    Make a mark 3 cm from the seam at all four corners and on both sides of the bag.

    Mark the corners
  11. Step

    Fold the corners

    Fold the marks on both sides towards the seam and secure them with fabric clips.

    Repeat at the 3 remaining corners.

    Fold the corners
  12. Step

    Close the long sides and turn

    Now close the long sides with the overlock stitch of your sewing machine or with the overlock.

    Trim the corners a little and turn the case right side out. Done!

    Close the long sides and turn

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About the author

Sabine

I come from Siegen-Wittgenstein, where I spent my childhood breaking in cows, jumping off haystacks and scraping a D- in needlework class.

Today, being creative feels like indescribable happiness to me – and it grows even more when I can share it with others. Since 2016 I have been celebrating my passion for sewing on this blog, and I love that sewing connects so many people.