Expand your sewing skills–zippers aren’t intimidating! These useful pouches can hold just about anything, from notions to toiletries to anything that needs to be carried. We’ll be playing around with one style and how easy it is to adjust the size. Great for gifts–make 3 coordinating ones and nest them together or make some to put gifts in. We’ll go over machine basics, zipper installation, and finishing sewn edges.
Learn to Sew: Zippered Pouch
Supply List for Learn to Sew: Zippered Pouch
No book or pattern required.
- 2 fat quarters–one for exterior, one for lining. FYI–a fat quarter is 18″ x 22″. You can bring in scrap fabric with these dimensions.
- 18″ plastic teeth coil zipper* No invisible zippers, separating zippers, metal teeth zippers, or sport zippers!
- 1/2 yd fusible interfacing*
- coordinating (or contrasting!) thread*
- 1/4 yd of ribbon, twill tape or grosgrain. This is optional and purely decorative.
***Time only allows for the making of one pouch. If you are interested in making more than one you are welcome to purchase more fat quarters, interfacing and zippers. The printed instructions, which will be yours to take home, gives dimensions for the other sizes.
All students are eligible for a 10% discount on class supplies at Modern Domestic or Bolt Fabric Boutique, with receipt from class registration.