Learn how to make a zipper pouch with a front pocket and handle in this easy sewing tutorial. This pouch is cute, practical, and perfect for storing cosmetics, stationery, or small essentials. Designed with beginners in mind, it’s simple to follow and quick to finish. The front zip pocket adds extra functionality, while the side strap makes it easy to carry. Follow along step-by-step and create your own handmade pouch today!
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 8″(20㎝) W × 4½″(11.5㎝) H × 4½″(11.5㎝) 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
① 13¼″ × 18⅝″ (33.5㎝ × 47㎝) Outer layer
① 13¼″ × 18⅝″ (33.5㎝ × 47㎝) Lining
① 12½″ × 17¾″ (31.5㎝ × 45㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Pocket
① 7⅛″ × 8″ (18㎝ × 20㎝) Lining
◆ Strap
① 9⅞″ × 1⅝″ (25㎝ × 4㎝) Outer layer
◆ Others
② 6″ × 1⅝″ (15㎝ × 4㎝) Lining
① 6¾″ (17㎝) Zipper
① 13¼″ (33.5㎝) Zipper
Place the piece of fabric for your pocket lining face down, right sides together over your outer piece. Draw a long rectangular box which the teeth of your zipper will fit inside. Then stitch exactly around the rectangle you just drew.
Draw another line through the center of the rectangle right across. At each end, draw a triangle from the corners to that center line. Carefully cut along the center line until your reach the triangle, and then snip into the corners, close to, but not through, your line of stitching. Turn the lining fabric through the hole you just cut and out to the back.
Press the opening neatly.
Sewing with the front upper most, stitch around the opening to secure the zipper in place.
Fold up the pocket lining and pin along the 3 open sides. Stitch the 3 sides of the pocket lining , making sure to only sew the lining, not through the outer fabric as well.
Unzip the zipper to the end.
Place the split zipper on top of each end of the outer layer. Pin in place. Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 3/8″ seam allowance.
Place the lining, 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 and top stitch on both 1/8” away from the zipper.
Fasten the zipper slider and zip. Place the handle at the end of the zipper and sew.
Turn wrong side out. Fold both sides around the zipper as shown in the picture above. And sew both ends with a 3/8″ seam allowance.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
