Looking for a quick and fun sewing project? Learn how to turn a simple square fabric into a cute trapezoid zipper pouch—perfect for gifting this Christmas! With just a zipper, a few stitches, and no need for a pattern, you’ll create a stylish and functional pouch that even includes a handy loop to attach to your bag. Let’s get crafting! day and some new skills you can keep in your back pocket.
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 5⅛″(13㎝) W × 4″(10㎝) H × 2¼″(5.5㎝) D.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
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To make this you will need:
◆ Main Panel
② 9⅛″ × 6″ (23㎝ × 15㎝) Outer layer
② 9⅛″ × 6″ (23㎝ × 15㎝) Lining
② 8¼″ × 5⅛″ (21㎝ × 13㎝) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
◆ Others
① 9⅛″ (23㎝) Zipper
① 3/4″ (2㎝) Wide Swivel Snap Hook
① 1⅝″ × 3¼″ (4㎝ × 8㎝) Outer layer
② 1¼″ × 2″ (3㎝ × 5㎝) Outer layer
With assembled lining right side up, center zipper right side facing up along top edge. Place the outer layer, right side down on top. Pin in place. Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 3/8″ seam allowance.
Open out, press pieces away from the zipper. Attach the outer and lining to the other side of the zip the same way.
Open out, press pieces away from and top stitch on both 1/8″ away from the zipper.
Place the Swivel Snap Hook on the right side of the outer layer and sew.
Flip the layers so the outer bag pieces are right sides together, and the lining pieces are right sides together. Sew the bottom with an allowance of about 3/8″, leaving an opening on the lining.
Place the zipper to the center. Fold the outer layer and lining toward the center. Sew the sides with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Turn it right side out by pulling the fabric through the opening. And sew up this opening.
Fold as shown in the picture above and sew the corners diagonally.
Cut the seam allowance leaving only 3/16″ and turn it inside out.
Sew the corners with an allowance of about 3/8″ and turn right side out.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
