This tutorial by Needlepointers.com will show you how to make a simple lined zipper pouch.
Even if you have never put in a zipper, you can do this! This zipper is easy. This pouch is completely lined with no raw seams exposed.
Pouches and bags can be used for many purposes - like holding makeup and personal items in your purse. To use to stuff household items.
Watch the video and read the instructions to learn how to this bag.![Lined Zipper Pouch - fb]()
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WHAT YOUR WILL NEED for the lined zipper pouch
- Zipper
- Two Coordinating Fabrics
- Thread
- Sewing Machine
Showing the inside of the lined pouch. No raw seams are showing inside.
INSTRUCTIONS for a simple lined zipper pouch
STEP 1: CUTTING FABRIC
Cut two pieces of fabric for the outside of the pouch and two pieces of fabric for the lining. The size of the fabric will be determined by the size of the zipper. The width of the fabrics should be the exact length of the zipper tape. The length of the fabric will be whatever length you want but add 3/4" to the measurement.![Lined Zipper Pouch Supplies]()
For the video demonstration, the zipper tape measured 8 1/2" and I wanted a pouch about 5" in length. So, I cut my fabric 8 1/2" x 5 3/4".
STEP 2: SANDWICH THE FABRICS AND ZIPPER
Sandwich the outer fabric, zipper, and lining fabric, by placing one outer fabric right side up.
Unzip the zipper a little and align and pin the zipper, with pull side down, around the raw edge of the outer fabric.![Lined Zipper Pouch Pin Zipper]()
Place one lining fabric, right side down, aligning along the same edge as the outer fabric and zipper. Pin in place.![Lined Zipper Pouch Pin Lining]()
STEP 3: SEWING SANDWICHED FABRIC
Attach the zipper foot to the sewing machine.
Line up the edge of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric, straight stitch close to the zipper edge, backtacking at the beginning.![Lined Zipper Pouch Sew Along Zipper]()
When you get close to the zipper pull, with the needle in the down position, lift the presser foot, zip the zipper closed, and continue sewing, backtacking at the end.![Lined Zipper Pouch Zip Zipper Closed]()
STEP 4: REPEAT STEPS 2 AND 3 For other side of zipper
Sandwich other outer fabric, zipper, and lining fabric in the same manner as steps 2 & 3. You can sew the sandwiched fabric together in either direction.![Lined Zipper Pouch - Fabrics]()
STEP 5: IRON AND TOPSTITCH
Iron outer fabric and lining fabric away from the zipper. Do not touch nylon or polyester zippers while ironing because zippers may melt.
Topstitch fabric on either side of the zipper close to the fabric edge.![Lined Zipper Pouch - Topstitch around zipper]()
If you are cutting off your zipper, check out our tutorials, How to Shorten a Zipper by Hand Sewing or How to Shorten a Zipper by Machine. for instructions on stitching new zipper stops.
STEP 6: MATCHING OUTER FABRIC AND LINING
Open zipper about 3/4 of the way.
NOTE: THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. If you do not open the zipper, you will not be able to turn the pouch right side out.![Lined Zipper Pouch Open Zipper Three Quarters]()
Start with outer fabric, place right sides together, and pin.![Lined Zipper Pouch - Match fabrics]()
When you get to the zipper, match the outer fabric at the zipper and fold the zipper teeth toward the lining.![Lined Zipper Pouch - Fold Fabric]()
Continue with pinning the lining fabrics together.![Lined Zipper Pouch - Pin Fabrics]()
The pinned bag is ready to be sewn.![Lined Zipper Pouch Pin Right Sides Together]()
STEP 7: SEWING Lined Zipper POUCH
Sew around the fabrics using a 1/2" seam allowance leaving an opening at the bottom of the lining.![Lined Zipper Pouch - Sewn]()
The opening should be large enough to insert your hand.
STEP 8: TURN RIGHT SIDE OUT & STITCH OPENING
Before turning the pouch right side out, clip corners.![Lined Zipper Pouch Clip Corners]()
Insert your hand into opening and turn the pouch right side out.
Push out corners with a point-turner.![Lined Zipper Pouch Poke Corners]()
Fold in the seams of the unfinished lining edge. Topstitch the opening closed.![Lined Zipper Pouch - Topstitch]()
Push lining inside the pouch and your pouch is finished.![Lined Zipper Pouch Finished Bag]()
These pouches are so quick and easy to make, you can sew a bunch in an hour or so. These make wonderful gifts!![Lined Zipper Pouch - Complete]()
We hope you enjoyed learning how to make this zipper pouch. ![Annette's Signature]()
Butterfly Zipper Pouch (2023 update)
I recently needed a butterfly-themed gift for a gift basket and this lined zipper pouch was the perfect item to add to the basket. I had some butterfly fabric and a matching blue zipper.![Butterfly Zipper Pouch]()
Using our lined zipper pouch tutorial in this post, I quickly created a cute pouch. Below shows the zipper.![Butterfly Zipper Pouch Closed Zipper]()
The pink flower fabric on the inside of the bag was a perfect complimentary fabric!![Butterfly Zipper Pouch Inside]()
The open zipper is shown below and the topstitching along the edge of the zipper.![Butterfly Zipper Pouch Showing Zipper]()
I hope you enjoyed seeing this update and the butterfly zipper bag I created!![Chris's Signature]()
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