Date published: 26 Feb 2023
Introduction
It’s STICKY! It’s SWEET! It’s the BUBBLEGUM Zip Pouch! The fastest zipper pouch I have ever whipped out, using materials such as vinyls, cork or leather (without lining). For most variations, the raw edges are tucked away out of sight, ensuring a clean finish. You could absolutely make this pouch in fabric with a lining. The raw edges are neatly concealed on the inside without serging, french seams (too thick for vinyl) or hand-sewing. This pattern shows you how to make all of the variations you could possibly play with this design. Use it for cards, coins and bits and bobs. You will be pleased to know that it will also fit the front zipper pocket of the Wanderlust Phone Bag! An excellent scrap buster and beginner-friendly craft project to batch sew for family or craft shows!
Product Feature
- 1 front zipper closure
Finished Dimensions (Width X Height X Depth)
11.5 x 9.5 x 0.5 (cm)
4-1/2″ x 3-3/4″ x 1/4″
Product Photos
Type 1 is a one-tone look meant for non-directional prints. It only requires one exterior piece for the vinyl version, the quickest sew of all variations.
Type 2 is a two-tone look meant for non-directional prints with an option to add a constrasting top accent. It has a seam along the top edge joining two exterior pieces together.
Type 3 is a two-tone look meant for directional prints with an option to add a constrasting top accent. It has a seam along the top and bottom edges joining three exterior pieces together. That way, we will not end up with an upside down print direction at the back!
Type 4 is a two-tone look meant for directional or non-directional prints with an option to add a constrasting top accent. It has a seam along the bottom edge joining two exterior pieces together. This pattern is great for featuring a small, precious scrap of material on the front bottom piece. See clear vinyl pouch below as an example.
Pattern Details
The pdf pattern includes 51 pages of sewing instructions, complete with more than 100 step-by-step colour photos. Also included in the PDF pattern are printable pattern pieces for your home printer. A video tutorial is also available (at the bottom of this page) for the visual learners.
Materials and Supplies
- 1 Fat Quarter of Main Exterior, Lining, woven interfacing & fusible fleece
- 1 size 3 zipper (with pull) 15cm (6″)
Skill Level
Beginner
Video Tutorial
Timestamps
01:45 – Making the One-Tone non-directional vinyl pouch with store-bought zipper (Type 1)
07:18 – Making the One-Tone non-directional vinyl pouch with continuous zipper (Type 1)
11:49 – Making the One-Tone non-directional fabric with lining pouch (Type 1)
20:09 – Making the Two-Tone non-directional vinyl pouch (Type 2)
22:54 – Making the Two-Tone non-directional fabric with lining pouch (Type 2)
27:57 – Making the Two-tone directional vinyl pouch (Type 3)
30:25 – Making the Two-tone directional fabric with lining pouch (Type 3)
35:25 – Making the Two-tone Exterior Top & Back Joined vinyl pouch (Type 4)