How to sew a plover-patterned fabric triangle zipper pouch (sewing pattern is not necessary)

Today’s DIY (handmade product) is a plover-patterned fabric triangle zipper pouch (with lining). It is made mostly the same way as a standard zipper pouch except for making a triangle, so it is relatively easy to make.

tetra pouch with plover pattern

I recommend putting treats inside the triangle pouch and using it as a gift. After eating the sweets inside, it can be used as a carry pouch. It would also be cute to use it as a pouch for small items such as lip balm or hair accessories.

Materials

Outer fabric is 1 piece of 13cm x 24cm sized fabric. (Seam allowances are included. Attach fusible interlining on the back.)

outer fabric
attach interfacing

Fusible interfacing gives fabric firmness and keeps the shape of the zipper pouch.

Lining fabric is also 1 piece of 13cm x 24cm sized fabric. (Seam allowances are included)

inner fabric

10cm zipper is 1 piece.

zipper

Fold both ends of the zip tape, and sew.

fold the zip tape
sew
wrong side

Fold the end of zipper so that it doesn’t cover the seam allowances of pouch. It the edge overlap seam allowances, the thickness will increase and be difficult to sew. It will affect the appearance when finished.

How to sew the zipper (install the zipper)

1. Sew the outer fabric and zipper with right side together. (This means the front sides of the fabric are lined up with each other.) Pin the zipper with marking pins no to slip the zipper when you sew.

sew the outer and zipper

2. Sew the outer and lining fabric with right side together.

sew the outer and inner

Sew the zipper that affects the appearance of pouch. If you don’t know how to sew or aren’t good at sewing a zipper, please read this article which explains the procedure concretely.

3. Fold the fabrics, and iron. Then stitch the edge.

fold the fabrics
stitch the edge

4. Sew the other side of zipper and do it the same way.

sew the outer and zipper
sew the outer and inner
stitch the edge

How to make the triangle pouch

1. Place the outer and lining fabrics on the bottom stop of zipper and sew them together.

outer and inner and zipper
sew the bottom stop side

2. Place the outer and lining fabric with right sides facing each other and sew the top stops of zipper. (Leaving 5cm gap for turning.)

fold the fabrics in a triangle shape
sew the top stops side of zipper

The part with the zipper became thick, so be careful when you sew.

3. Press seam allowances open, and turn inside out from the gap.

press seam allowances open
turn inside out

4. Sew the gap. The plover-patterned triangle zipper pouch is done.

sew the edge
triangle pouch

Following is the video for how-to.

How to sew a plover-patterned fabric triangle zipper pouch (sewing pattern is not necessary) – YouTube