Often asked: How To Sew A Zipper In A Lined Bag?

How to Sew a Lined Zipper Pouch Tutorial

These pouches are super versatile! You can make big ones and small ones, and use them for toys, crayons, or even small trinkets. They also make a great gift.

Supplies for Sewing a Lined Zipper Pouch Tutorial

The size of the lined zipper pouch can be customized to fit your needs; I made two pouches with the following measurements: Large u2013 All fabric pieces 9.5″ x 8″ and 9″ zipper, and 6″ x 6″ and 7″ zipper.

How to Sew a Lined Zipper Pouch

This lined zipper pouch tutorial has a lot of steps, but be patient with yourself; if this is a little more difficult than other projects you’ve done, you’ll get through it, and I’m confident you’ll enjoy the finished product!
You’ll need two 9.5u2033 x 8u2033 rectangles of outer fabric and two 9.5u2033 x 8u2033 rectangles of inner lining fabric. Stack the zipper along the top edge of your rectangle with the zipper pull face-down. Stitch on the right side of the zipper teeth with a zipper foot. DIY Lined Zipper Pouch Instructions: Lay your fabric out in front of you with the zipper vertically in between the twain.
Unzip and re-zip the zipper as needed while sewing. Pin all the way around every couple of inches. Turn all of the layers of the pouch right side out to create a new rectangle.
Take a piece of lining fabric and lay it FACE DOWN over the “wrong” side of the outer fabric as well as the face down zipper. Choose to pin/tape now or not. Turn your fabric 90 degrees so that the zipper pull is on the bottom. Unzip and re-zip the zipper as needed while sewing.

How do you fix a bag zip at home?

How to Repair a Zipper Without Having to Replace It

1. Step 1: Gather your supplies. You’ll only need a pair of pliers.
2. Step 2: Remove the Stopper.
3. Step 3: Remove the Zipper Pull.
4. Step 4: Adjust the Zipper Pull.
5. Step 5: Replace the Zipper Pull.
6. Step 6: Replace the Tooth.

How do you sew a bag with sides and bottoms?

Sewing a Bag with Sides and a Bottom: Steps

1. Step 1: Pick your fabric.
2. Step 2: Cut your fabric.
3. Step 3: Sew the faces to the sides.
4. Step 4: Sew the lining together.
5. Step 5: Sew the straps.
6. Step 6: Sew the lining to the fabric.
7. Step 7: Sew the lining to the fabric.

What to do if zip is not working?

Check for a piece of cloth or thread stuck in the zipper, then examine the individual teeth. If any are sticking out, grab a pair of pliers and push them back into place so they’re all straight. If the teeth are straight and clean, examine the slider itself.

How can I make my bag strong?

Here are a few tips to help you sew a strong bag that will last the test of time for your next bag project.

1. Pick a heavy interfacing.
2. Use a thick thread.
3. Reinforce your stitching and seams.
4. Use heavy-duty fabrics.
5. Consider coated fabrics.
6. For extra sturdy bags, use leather or vinyl.