Straight stitching for neat holly zipper pouch (Basic and classic zipper pouch tutorial) Diy pouch
How to make a zipper pouch using holly-patterned fabric. (Sewing a pouch bag with a zipper.) This is a handmade pouch where the combination of small holly motifs and a red zipper really stands out.
The pouch requires only a few steps to make, and the basic sewing technique is straight stitching. Sew the fabric and zipper together, stitch around the outer edge, turn it right side out, and it’s finished. The finished zipper pouch is perfect for use as a pencil case or for organizing small items.
This pouch can be made with a sewing machine that does straight stitching only, so it’s recommended even for those who have never attached a zipper or are just starting out with handmade projects. The finished size of this holly-patterned zipper pouch is approximately 12cm in height and 21cm in width.
Materials for the holly-patterned zipper pouch (Holly zipper bag making materials)
For the holly-patterned zipper pouch, you will need two pieces of outer fabric measuring 14cm × 23.5cm. (Seam allowances are included, and fusible interfacing is applied to the wrong side.)
Applying fusible interfacing gives the fabric more stiffness, helping the zipper pouch (zipper bag) keep its shape.
https://www.jewel-track.com/en/post-627-enFor the lining of the holly-patterned zipper pouch, you will need two pieces measuring 14cm × 23.5cm. (Seam allowances are included.)
The zipper (zipper for bag making) is a single 20cm metal zipper.
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 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 and lining fabrics of the holly-patterned pouch (How to attach the zipper to the pouch bag)
1. Sew the outer fabric of the holly-patterned pouch and the zipper with right sides together.
2. After that, place the lining right sides together and sew it in place.
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. Fold back the outer and lining fabrics of the holly-patterned pouch, press with an iron, then stitch along the edge.
4. Sew the outer and lining fabrics to the other side of the zipper in the same way.
Sew the outer and lining fabrics together to finish the holly-patterned zipper pouch
1. Place the outer and lining fabrics right sides together and sew around the edges. (Leave an opening of about 6cm unsewn for turning.)
The area with the attached zipper is thicker, so you need to be careful when sewing.
2. Cut the corners of the pouch fabric and press the seam allowances open.
3. Turn it right side out through the opening and close the opening. The holly-patterned zipper pouch (zipper bag) is now complete.
Making movie is the following.