So when I'm sewing my own bags, if the pattern I'm using doesn't include a zip pocket, I just add one!
- Cut a rectangle of fabric for the pocket. It should be wider than the zip
- Fold in half and press
- The top half of the pocket is towards to top of bag lining.
- Centre your zip on the pockets wrong side of fabric and mark where both metal zip ends are.
- Rule a straight line. This is the line of the zip teeth and will get cut
- Measure the zip width and rule a line .75 both side of the centre line. You will end up with a line rectangle.
- Measure your pocket so it is centred on your lining fabric. Right sides together. Pin
- Sew a straight stitch around the outside of the rectangle - not down the centre
- Cut down the centre of both lining and pocket fabric. Careful to not cut through stitching
- Clip all corners on an angle
- With the wrong side of lining fabric facing you, pull through both pocket pieces
- Press so that it's sitting flat
- Position zip in the window opening, pin or hand baste.
- Sew a top edge around zip. You will not need your zipper foot.
- Sew around the three sides of pocket.
4 comments:
This is the tutorial that I have been waiting for. Thank you for make it look so easy.
GREAT tutorial! I've just started making bags and this looks really straight forward.
One little tip that I picked up recently for cutting buttonholes and which would presumably work when cutting the hole is to put a pin through the end stitching to prevent cutting through it.
Judi
What a fabulous tutorial and a great idea! Thanks for sharing!!
Many thank for your tutorial. I´m going to use it now in my new summer bag.
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