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Super Easy Zippered Pouch Tutorial – (Zippered Purse)

Alanda Craft September 22, 2017 24 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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easy zippered purse tutorial

let’s get started…

If you have been wanting to create a zippered purse or pouch but have been a little too hesitant because you haven’t sewn a zip into a pouch before, then this is the tutorial for you. This is a super easy zippered pouch and once you have created your first one, you will fly through them. You can make these zippered pouches from your fabric stash and they make great gifts.

Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions

What You Need

  • 1 pc fabric @ 7 ½” x 9″ (front bottom piece)
  • 1 pc fabric @ 7 ½” x 2 ½” (front top piece)
  • 1 pc fabric @ 7 ½” x 12″ (back piece)
  • 1 zipper @ 10″
  • A small piece of ribbon – approx 3 or 4 inches.

TOOLS USED IN THIS TUTORIAL

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  • Olfa 24″ x 36″ double sided healing mat
  • Olfa 60mm rotary cutter
  • 10″ Zippers
  • Make-A-Zipper
  • Oliso Iron
  • Gutermann Sew All thread
  • American Crafts Grosgrain Ribbon

Method

  • Start by folding each piece of fabric in half and press.

super easy zippered pouch tutorial

  • Take the front bottom piece and place the folded edge up against the teeth of the zipper on one side. You can pin this on to hold the zip in place or use a fabric stick which makes things sooo much easier. We use a Lapel Stick and love it.

easy zippered purse tutorial

  • Sew along the edge using your sewing machine zipper foot.
  • Check the video below on how to use a zipper foot if you have never used one before.

easy zippered purse tutorial

  • Now attach the front top piece to the other side of the zip and sew down.

super easy zippered pouch tutorial

  • Open the zipper pull down to about the middle of the pouch.

zippered purse tutorial

  • Bring the two open ends of the zip together and sew back and forward 2 or 3 times over the top in order to keep the two sides of the zip together.
  • See the image below for where you need to sew.
  • Check the video below if you need further clarification.

zippered purse step by step

  • Take your piece of ribbon and fold it in half. Place it facing in towards the purse and sew to tack in place.

easy step by step zipperd purse tutorial

  • Place your back piece over the front of the pouch and sew all around the edge using a quarter of an inch seam and sew back and forth over the zip areas on both sides to reinforce the zip.

Make sure you have that zipper opened first as you will not be able to turn the purse through.

zippered purse tutorial

  • Once you have sewn the back on, you can trim off the overlapping zip and also trim the corners to reduce the bulk.

zippered pouch tutorial - step by step

  • Now turn the pouch through the opening in the zipper. User a pencil or chopstick to push the corners through nicely and give it a good press. You are done!!

Note: Take care to use an ironing cloth or Teflon sheet if you are using a non-metal zipper as the zipper teeth may melt during the ironing process.

simple zippered pouch or purse tutorial

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Comments

  1. MONICA CRADDOCK says

    December 5, 2017 at 4:21 am

    These are so cute for my teenage daughter and her friends as Christmas gifts with a matching tote!

    Reply
    • Alanda says

      December 8, 2017 at 7:49 am

      My grandaughter just made one for herself and was delighted at how easy these are to make. Would love to see photos, after Christmas of course, we don’t want to spoil the surprise. Here is the link if you would like to share photos with us https://www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/

      Reply
  2. Suha Osman says

    May 15, 2018 at 8:09 pm

    these are so great . If a want to make a bigger one can I just multiply the size or there is a specific proportion?

    Reply
    • Alanda says

      May 16, 2018 at 9:26 am

      No Suha there are no specific proportions. You can increase it to whatever size you want.

      Reply
  3. Kelly says

    July 30, 2018 at 12:59 pm

    I love these!! I am so excited I can’t wait to sew these and it will be the first time I have sewn a zipper! What a find!

    Reply
    • Alanda says

      July 31, 2018 at 10:06 am

      That’s great to hear Kelly. Zippers are a breeze once you know how. Have fun creating lots of zippered pouches 🙂

      Reply
  4. Betty says

    September 3, 2018 at 7:00 am

    I am so glad I found you! I first saw a you-tube with the simple Christmas runner and just looked around from there. I have an open house and sale in November of sewing/quilting and home baking so I am always looking for different simple ideas to add to my display. Your directions are so clear and then with the video I am thrilled. Thank you for your ideas and directions.

    Reply
    • Alanda says

      September 4, 2018 at 9:50 am

      So glad we could help Betty. We have a Quick Projects section here that might give you some ideas – https://www.alandacraft.com/category/sewing-projects/quick-projects/

      Reply
  5. babyhornet24 says

    February 16, 2019 at 12:45 am

    I know this should be easy to figure out but say I want the whole thing 2 inches bigger (length and width, finished); what would I cut dimensions to? Thank you so much in advance and for all of your hard work in these tutorials ??

    Reply
    • Alanda says

      February 19, 2019 at 1:19 pm

      You should be able to just add 2″ to the width and the height that we have given in the tutorial. I would leave the top section the same unless you want to make it wider. In this case you will need to adjust the length of the backing piece so that is is the same length as the total length of the 2 front pieces and the zip. I hope this makes sense. Take a look at the iPad case tutorial where we have used the same method and made it bigger. https://www.alandacraft.com/2018/10/21/diy-ipad-case-tutorial/.

      Reply
  6. Josie says

    May 1, 2019 at 6:28 pm

    I just love how simple yet detailed your tutorial is; to the point. I wondered if I could use fusible fleece with this pouch. Thank you so much for sharing am excited to make these pouches as gifts for my granddaughters.

    Reply
    • Alanda says

      May 3, 2019 at 9:40 am

      I don’t see why not. As long as it isn’t too thick, it should work.

      Reply
  7. Lillian says

    August 13, 2019 at 9:14 am

    I enjoyed enjoyed your tutorial on making pouches I just love it, made 30 since I started two weeks ago, they are greatt and everyone I gave them to just loved them

    Reply
    • Alanda Craft says

      August 14, 2019 at 9:21 am

      Wow, 30! That’s awesome. We have another version of a zippered pouch but really this one is the quickest and easiest.

      Here’s the other version: https://www.alandacraft.com/2015/08/14/easy-beginners-zippered-pouch-tutorial/

      Reply
  8. TD says

    December 29, 2019 at 10:23 pm

    nicely done thank you

    Reply
  9. Rosi says

    February 26, 2020 at 5:57 am

    Dear Alanda – I love your tutorials – stunning and so easy.

    Reply
  10. Betsy says

    June 15, 2020 at 12:55 am

    Hi Alanda…how difficult is it to sew a lining for this? Should I just cut the lining fabric the same size and sew through the 2 layers? By the way,I love your videos and how concise and easy they are to follow. I’ve already made 2 of the origami bags and have gotten compliments on them from fellow shoppers.

    Reply
    • Alanda Craft says

      June 15, 2020 at 10:17 am

      It really doesn’t require a separate lining, Betsy, The material is folded in half, which in effect creates a lining, however, the seams are exposed. Take a look at this video and see if it helps https://www.alandacraft.com/2015/08/14/easy-beginners-zippered-pouch-tutorial/

      Reply
  11. Ronda Rose says

    December 7, 2022 at 1:24 am

    About how much fabric should you buy for the main fabric?
    How much fabric to buy for the small front top?
    Thank you!
    Ronda

    Reply
    • Alanda Craft says

      December 7, 2022 at 2:06 pm

      The pouch was made from 3 x 10″ squares. Assuming you buy quilting fabric, a 1/2 yard of the main material (18″) will give you enough materialto make 2 pouches, and you will have an 8″ strip left over for another project. The decorative strips are 2 1/2″ inches so you will need to buy an eighth of a yard. I hope this makes sense Rhonda.

      Reply
  12. Susan Sabers says

    January 19, 2023 at 11:32 pm

    Great video! And you make it look so EASY! What size needle do you recommend using? I’m assuming when you sew over the zipper this does not damage the needle?

    Susan

    Reply
    • Alanda Craft says

      January 21, 2023 at 9:56 am

      Thank you Susan 😊. I use a standard 90/14 needle. The zippers I use have plastic teeth and they haven’t given me any problems with the needle. If you have a zipper with metal teeth will more than likely damage or may even break the needle.

      Reply
  13. Nark Royer says

    January 21, 2023 at 4:52 am

    Im sorry – but I cant find any of your videos – am I missing something?? I actually emailed you about this earlier. I wanted to put it with the information on the little zippered pouches.
    again thank you for sharing. N

    Reply
    • Alanda Craft says

      January 21, 2023 at 9:58 am

      If you aren’t seeing the videos, it could be that you have an ad blocker installed. If you turn that off, they should show up. Otherwise you can go to our YouTube channel and watch the videos there. Here is the link for that: https://www.youtube.com/alandacraft

      Reply

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