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Sila Duo Zipper Bag Pattern

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By Damjana Jakos โ€ข Last updated on Feb 14, 2026 โ€ข This post may contain affiliate links.

Meet the SILA Duo Pouch Pattern. It is a set of classics - a large, flat-bottom pouch with a full-width front pocket that can hold a second, flat pouch that functions as an additional, entirely removable pocket.

The 2 pouches are sized to fit inside one another for easy organization: the large, double-pocket zipper bag will house the small, flat zipper pouch. So convenient!

Scroll down to see the features and fall in love with this classic duo you can take everywhere - you can get the pattern here:

Get Pattern HERE
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'Wonderful pattern!' Rochana @rochanajalan โญโญโญโญโญ

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Table Of Contents
  • Pattern Features
  • Sila Duo VIDEO Tutorial
  • This Zipper Bag Pattern is a 2-in-1
  • What is the size of this zippered bag pattern?
  • This Pattern Has Different Options

Pattern Features

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The wider, larger pouch can be used as a cosmetic bag, wristlet, first aid kit, or for craft or office supplies storage or you can turn it into a crossbody bag. The small pouch is perfect for smaller items such as makeup brushes, bills, pencils, etc., depending on its use.

diy makeup bag in blue floral fabric and a small zippered pouch sewin with a pattern, with cosmetics on a table

Sila Duo VIDEO Tutorial

My friend Louise of Sew Sofia Bags did an amazing VIDEO TUTORIAL:

Sila Duo Pouch video sewing tutorial by Louise at SewSofia.
โ†’ Sila Duo VIDEO Tutorial

Big THANK YOU to Louise for taking the time to make the video for this pattern!

This Zipper Bag Pattern is a 2-in-1

This is a set of two classics - a large, flat-bottom pouch with a full-width front pocket that will house a second, flat pouch, functioning as an additional, entirely removable pocket.

an open zipper bag sewn with blue fabric and boxed corners, placed on a white background
Get pattern HERE.

Features

  • A main compartment with top zipper closure that keeps everything secure.
  • An easy-access, full-width front pocket with a flap closure.
  • An interior slip pocket for small items like lip gloss, shades, or earbuds.
  • The front panel looks beautiful in patchwork or quilt-as-you-go panels - ideal for using fabric scraps.
  • Complementary small zipper pouch in 2 designs.
a set of a large zipper pouch in floral fabric and a flat rectangular fabric zipper pouch with a white background

With everything neatly organized and easy to reach, the SILA Duo Pouch makes a great travel set. Make as many pouches as you wish - you can either use them separately or stack them into the main compartment.

Get PATTERN HERE

Easy to sew and a good evergreen seller for your handmade shop - This is a classic you'll be able to use everywhere. I also made sure the construction process is targeting professional-looking results while minimizing bulk, so the pattern is suitable for a domestic sewing machine.

What is the size of this zippered bag pattern?

Large SILA zipper bag: approx. 10โ€ณ wide, 7โ€ณ tall, 3โ€ณ deep (25 x 18 x 8 cm)

Small SILA zipper pouch: approx. 8โ€ณ wide, 4โ€ณ tall, โ…œโ€ณ deep (20 x 10 x 1 cm)

This Pattern Has Different Options

You can choose between two flap designs on the large zipper bag pattern.

two large zipper pouches sewn with fabric and with two different flaps: a rounded flap and a pointed flap

Also, the small, slim pouch sewing instructions offer two options, so you can sew a single-print zipper pouch or a color-blocked version:

two rectangular flat zipper pouches,  one color blocked and one sewn from a single fabric piece

The additional, nested zippered 'pocket' was designed with ease of use in mind. It's an entirely removable flat pouch that will add even more functionality to your set.

This way, you can decide to make one or several, totally depending on what you want to use your SILA Duo zipper pouch set for. Our pattern testing team had so many great ideas for it!

large zipper pouch pattern

In addition to the 6-page printable pattern and separate cutting instructions for the rectangular pieces, you will receive 19 pages of detailed step-by-step instructions and lots of photographs to guide you through the sewing process. And a Bonus-Tips section.

More About the Sila Zipper Pouch Pattern:

  • pattern for confident beginners
  • for sewing on regular home machines
  • 6 pattern pages, plus
  • 19 pages of instructions with clear photos for each step
  • plus diagrams and tips to help you along the way
  • Printing guide and cutting instructions for rectangular pieces.
  • All measurements are given in inch and cm.
  • Printable both on letter-size and A4

Check out all the beautiful SILA Duos by Pattern Testers!

YARDAGE AND MATERIALS REQUIRED:

Fabric in total: one yard/metre (you can use scraps)

FOR INTERFACING RECOMMENDATIONS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED, SEE THE DESCRIPTION IN THE SHOP (HERE)

If you like this pattern, check out the features of these:

  • Nea Crossbody Bag Pattern
  • UPDATED - Teya crossbody bag
  • NELTO Unique Slim Crossbody Bag Pattern

Or make a few of my scrap-busting patterns for a matchy look: the Kalina mini Wallet is a popular choice among AppleGreen Cottage's mini patterns.

Make sure to save the new Sila double zipper bag pattern to Pinterest for some sewing inspiration:

Add this practical double zipper pouch pattern to your pattern collection - make them for yourself, gift or sell them in your handmade shop! Use the hashtags #silapouch and #applegreencottage so I can see what you make!

Pattern HERE.
Sila Duo Zipper Bag Pattern

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