How to make a practical hickory zipper pouch (How to make a small lined pouch) – Make pouch bag
How to make a neat zippered pouch using hickory stripes. (Diy pouch bag.) The instructions for this pouch are clear and concise. Even beginners can complete a zippered pouch and enjoy a sense of accomplishment when it’s finished.
With its understated design, this zippered pouch suits any occasion and can be used for a long time. It’s a piece you can enjoy both while making it and while using it. From attaching the zipper to the final touches, the steps are easy to follow, making this pouch project highly recommended for beginners.
When making a pouch, there are some key tips for attaching the zipper. When sewing the zipper, slow down and stitch carefully. This helps reduce mistakes. The finished size of this hickory-striped zippered pouch is about 8.5cm tall and 9.5cm wide.
Materials for a hickory-striped zippered pouch (Hickory zipper bag making materials)
For the outer fabric of the hickory-striped zippered pouch, you need two pieces measuring 10cm × 12cm. (Including seam allowances, with fusible interfacing 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 hickory-striped zippered pouch, you need two pieces measuring 10cm × 12cm (including seam allowances).
The zipper (zipper for bag making) is a single 9cm 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 fabric and lining of the hickory-striped pouch (How to attach the zipper to the pouch bag)
1. Sew the outer fabric of the hickory-striped pouch to 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 fabric and lining of the hickory-striped 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 fabric and lining together to finish the hickory-striped zippered pouch
1. Place the outer and lining fabrics right sides together and sew around the edges. (Leave an opening of about 5cm 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 hickory-striped zippered pouch (zipper bag) is now complete.
Making movie is the following.