How to make a honeycomb-patterned zipper pouch (Lined zipper bag tutorial) – Diy pouch bag

How to make a zipper pouch (zipper bag) using a honeycomb pattern. This guide explains how to make a mini pouch using a 10cm zipper. This zipper pouch (pouch bag) features an attractive honeycomb pattern adorned with bee illustrations. The fabric pattern is unique, but the method for making the zipper pouch itself is simple and easy to understand.

This handmade pouch (zipper bag) is perfect for keeping everyday essentials like lip balm and keys organized. It not only has a cute appearance but also offers excellent practicality as a zipper pouch. The finished size of this honeycomb-patterned zipper pouch (pouch bag) is approximately 8cm tall and 11cm wide. (How to make a zipper pouch suitable for small items and coins.)

How to make a honeycomb-patterned zipper pouch (A handmade pouch with a 10cm zipper - Perfect to use as a coin purse!)

Materials for the honeycomb-patterned zipper pouch (Honeycomb print zipper bag making materials)

For the outer fabric of the honeycomb-patterned zipper pouch (zipper bag), prepare two pieces measuring 10cm × 13.5cm. (These measurements include seam allowances, and apply fusible interfacing to the back.)

Outer fabric of the honeycomb-patterned zipper pouch (Zipper pouch bag making cloth)
Apply fusible interfacing to the outer fabric of the honeycomb-patterned zipper pouch

Applying fusible interfacing gives the fabric more stiffness, helping the zipper pouch (zipper bag) keep its shape.

The lining for the honeycomb-patterned zipper pouch (pouch bag) consists of two pieces, each measuring 10 cm × 13.5 cm (including seam allowances).

Lining of the honeycomb-patterned zipper pouch (zipper bag)

The zipper (zipper for bag making) is a single 10cm metal zipper.

Zipper for the honeycomb-patterned zipper pouch (zipper for bag making)

Fold the ends of the zipper tape – the top tape end and bottom tape end – into triangles and stitch them in place. When making a zipper pouch (pouch bag), finishing the ends of the zipper can make sewing a bit easier. It also has the advantage of giving your handmade zipper pouch a neater appearance.

Fold the ends of the zipper (Fold the top tape end and bottom tape end of the zipper tape)
Sew the edge of the zipper tape with thread to finish it (Finish the end of the zipper by hand sewing)
View of the finished zipper from the back

Fold the ends of the zipper tape (the top tape end and bottom tape end) so that they do not extend into the seam allowance of the pouch (pouch bag). If the zipper ends overlap the seam allowance, it adds bulk, making sewing more difficult and affecting the finished appearance.

Sew the zipper to the outer fabric and lining of the honeycomb-patterned pouch (How to sew a zipper to a pouch)

1. Sew the outer fabric of the honeycomb-patterned pouch to the zipper with right sides together.

Sew the outer fabric of the honeycomb-patterned pouch to the zipper

2. Next, place the lining of the pouch right sides together and sew it in place.

Place the outer fabric and lining of the honeycomb-patterned pouch right sides together
Sew the outer fabric and lining together using a sewing machine

Attaching the zipper can make or break the finished look of your pouch (bag). If you don’t know how to attach a zipper or find it tricky to sew, check out this article. It explains the steps in detail.

3. After folding back the outer fabric and lining of the honeycomb-patterned pouch and pressing with an iron, topstitch along the edge.

Fold back the outer fabric and lining of the honeycomb-patterned pouch (pouch bag)
Turn the zipper to the right side
Press a crease into the outer fabric and lining of the honeycomb-patterned pouch
After pressing the outer fabric and lining of the pouch (bag), sew a stitch along the edge

4. Sew the outer fabric and lining of the pouch to the other side of the zipper following the same steps.

The outer fabric and lining of the honeycomb-patterned pouch are now attached to both sides of the zipper

Sew the outer fabric and lining together to finish the honeycomb-patterned zipper pouch

1. Place the outer fabric and lining of the pouch right sides together and sew all around the edges, leaving about a 7cm opening for turning.

Place the outer fabric and lining of the honeycomb-patterned pouch (bag) right sides together
Leave an opening for turning and sew around the edges

The area with the attached zipper is thicker, so you need to be careful when sewing.

2. Trim the corners of the pouch fabric and press the seam allowances open.

Press the seam allowances of the pouch fabric open

3. Turn the pouch right side out through the opening and close the opening. Your honeycomb-patterned zipper pouch (zipper bag) is now complete.

Turn right side out through the opening
Close the opening and finish the honeycomb-patterned zipper pouch
The honeycomb-patterned zipper pouch is complete (zipper pouch bag is finished)

Making movie is the following.

How to make a honeycomb-patterned zipper pouch (Lined zipper bag tutorial) – Diy pouch bag – YouTube

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