Fully Lined Zipper Pouch Tutorial

Fully Lined Zipper Pouch Tutorial - Part I

Tezukuri, Tutorials, WIP March 1st, 2008

I promised a finished craft project and craft tutorial every month and it will be slightly delayed this February. Not forgetting today is February 29th, a leap year!! It may not make any difference to our routines but I still feel that today is a special day, especially to those who are born on February 29th! I digress…

I sent my trusty Brother sewing machine to the Brother service center today. My bobbin stopped winding and I used my MagLite and saw that some rubber part had melted (after trying to dismantle and remove the cover, and being unsuccessful, and loosening two nuts that I couldn’t put back without removing the cover). Had to lug it all the way to Beach Road on my own on public transport, the 1-hour bus ride really made me sick. It will cost $30 for servicing + extra money for any parts replacement.

So anyhow, I only have part of a zipper pouch tutorial today.

Step 1: Cut your fabrics
I’m making a rounded pouch today and I’m using a 7″ zipper. You will need something that has a BIG circular base to trace the curved shape of the pouch. Prepare 2 pieces for your “outer fabric” and 2 pieces for your “inner”/lining fabric.

rounded pouch

Step 2: Baste or pin your zipper
You may choose to baste or pin your zipper in place but there are things to note: always baste or pin with your zipper zipped, starting from the closed end of the zipper. When you’re about 3/4 through, unzip halfway and continue basting or pinning. Do the same when you are sewing because this will ensure that your zipper and the fabric stay as straight as possible.

Basting your zipper

Another thing to take note for pinning your zipper in place is to make sure that your pin goes perpendicular to the direction you’re sewing. For example, in the photo below, I am sewing horizontally but the pins are vertically place. This will prevent the fabric from moving sideways when you are sewing.

Pinning your zipper

Sew the zipper onto the right sides of the inner fabric.

2 Comments to “Fully Lined Zipper Pouch Tutorial - Part I”

Lili | March 1st, 2008 at 1041hrs

Oh dear I’m so sorry about your sewing machine! Mine’s a Brother too but only my light is a bit wonky… Hope it comes back to you safely! ^_^
keymistress | March 1st, 2008 at 1511hrs

Thanks, Lili! My machine is 3 years old and I hope she’ll be work better after a trip to the doctor’s!