DIY Period Pouch (Free PDF Pattern)
- Kerli Kerli
- 3 minutes ago
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Looking for a discreet and practical way to keep your sanitary pads organized in your bag? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to sew a simple DIY period pouch that keeps everything private and neatly stored.
This beginner-friendly sewing project includes a free PDF pattern and is perfect if you want to practice sewing a small lined pouch.
Why Make a Period Pouch?
A period pouch is a small, discreet pad holder that fits easily into your handbag, backpack, or travel bag. Instead of carrying loose sanitary pads, this pouch keeps everything organized and private.
It’s also great for:
Panty liners
Small essentials
Travel organization
Gifts for teens
Skill Level
This project is beginner-friendly and suitable if you already know how to:
Sew straight seams
Use a sewing machine
Sew simple corners
If you’re new to zipper sewing, this is a great small project to practice clean finishing and neat seams.
Materials You’ll Need
Outer cotton fabric
Lining fabric
Batting (for soft structure)
Zipper
Basic sewing tools (scissors, pins, sewing machine, thread)
You can easily customize this pouch using different fabrics and colors to match your personal style.
Finished Size
The finished pouch is designed to comfortably fit standard sanitary pads while staying compact enough to fit into most handbags.
Watch the Full Sewing Tutorial
You can follow the complete step-by-step video tutorial here:
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In the video, I show:
How to assemble the outer and lining pieces
How to insert the zipper
How to sew clean corners
How to finish the pouch neatly
Download the Free PDF Pattern
You can download the free period pouch sewing pattern here:
Print the pattern at 100% scale and follow the cutting instructions included in the tutorial.
Final Thoughts
This DIY period pouch is a small but practical sewing project that makes everyday life more organized. It’s also a thoughtful, handmade gift idea.
If you enjoy practical sewing tutorials and free patterns, be sure to check out my other beginner-friendly projects.
Happy sewing! ✂️
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