I recently shared the little tetrahedral pouch I made using the AccuQuilt Flying Fish die. I was asked to do a tutorial on how to make that little zipper bag. So, here it is!
First, I grabbed these HSTs from the scrap bin.
I stitched them together and quilted the block. This measures 9 1/2 inches, but you can really use any size square or even a rectangle. I’ve made both big and tiny pouches. This one is somewhere in between.
Here is the back.
I like using extra long zippers. I find them easier to work with. Place the zipper face down along one edge and stitch.
Fold it back and top stitch.
This next part is important! Mark on the other side of the zipper where it should match to the quilted piece! I do this on both ends.
Now open the zipper.
Use those marks to line up the remaining zipper half to the other side of the block. Stitch and top stitch just like you did on the first side. Be careful not to get the zipper twisted during this step.
Zip it up and it should look like this, a tube with open ends.
Turn it inside out and open the zipper halfway.
Center the zipper on the bottom end and stitch across. I like to stitch it several times and backstitch. Then cut off the excess zipper.
At the other end, fold the pouch in half so that the zipper parts are to one side.
I like to use these clips at this point. Make sure your zipper is NOT closed.
Sew across the end multiple times, backstitching for strength.
It should look like this.
Turn it right side out and zip it up!
You could tuck in a loop of ribbon etc. before sewing that last seam to make a carrying handle. I didn’t bother with this one as I’ll be using it as a pencil case.
How fun is that! I’ve made dozens of these over the years.
Enjoy!
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