EASY ZIPPER

Skill level: Beginner

Finished measurements: H / W / D
POUCH

Small: 10 / 16 / 5 cm (4 / 6 𝟑⁄𝟖 / 2”)

Medium: 14 / 20 / 6 cm (5 𝟏⁄𝟐 / 8 / 2 𝟑⁄𝟖”)
Large: 18 / 24 / 8 cm (7 / 9 𝟏⁄𝟐 / 3”)

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PDF Pattern assembly
When printing pattern pieces, open the pattern file in a
browser. Always make sure your printer is set to scaling
at ‘none’ or ‘actual size’, so pieces print at correct size.
At first only print the first page with a “Test Me”
calibration square to check if your printer settings are
correct. Only then print the rest of the pages.
To assemble the PDF pattern, print all pattern pages.

Trim pages along the right and bottom page margins. This
makes it easier to overlap the edges and helps to align the
pieces up a lot quicker.

When it comes to sticking the pieces together, you can tell

whether you are matching up the correct pages by
following the numbered and lettered guides in each
triangle. So 1A and 1A, 2A and 2A and so on should
match up to make a diamond shape.

TIP: you can use a glue stick or

tape to stick the pattern together.

Once the pattern is

assembled you can cut it
out.

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 Please read through the entire sewing instructions before
starting the project!

Glossary
Place on fold: To place a pattern piece along a folded edge of fabric when tracing, doubling
the size of the finished cut piece. This technique is recommended for non-waxed fabrics.
Grainline: Shows a longwise direction of a fabric.
Backstitch: A reverse stitch sewn two or three stitches backwards over the start and end of a
line of stitching to stop it from unravelling.
Seam allowance: Extra space between the stitching line and the edge of the fabric. This
pattern includes a 1 cm (3⁄8”) seam allowance.

Right / Wrong side: The right side of the fabric will show on the outside of the bag, the
wrong side on the inside. We usually sew fabric right sides together, so the seams end up
hidden on the inside.
Topstitch: A single or double line of stitching onto the right side of the fabric, either for
decorative purposes or to add stability, usually about 4-6 mm (1⁄8 - 1⁄4”) from the seam line.

Under-stitch: After sewing the facing to the outer fabric, press the seam allowance towards
the facing and stitch in 2 mm (1⁄8”) distance from the seam onto the facing, attaching the
facing to the seam allowance.
Edgestitch: A straight line of stitch made along the edge of a fabric, usually a folded edge or
the ditch of a seam at about 2-3 mm (1⁄8”) from the seamline or the edge.

Baste: To sew two pieces of fabric together temporarily with long removable stitches, either
done by hand or on machine.
Ladder stitch: Is used to complete a project that requires an open seam for turning or
stuffing.
Notch: A mark used on pattern pieces to help to match seams correctly. Mark the notches on
your fabric by making a small snip within the seam allowance or use a fabric marker such as
an erasable pen or tailor’s chalk.
Grade seams: To reduce bulk at seams with more than 2 layers of fabric. Grading is
achieved by trimming the seam allowances to different widths. The widest seam allowance
should be the one that will sit alongside the main fabric of your bag i.e. the seam closest to
the outside.
Clip seams: To create a flat seam when sewn along a curve. Clipping is done by snipping
into the seam allowance of the inner curve, at even intervals.

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Supplies list
You will need the following list of supplies:
Please note: The fabric recommendation is based on the large Easy zipper pouch.
Width / Height
- 80 cm / 60 cm (31 ½” / 24”) External fabric (quilting cotton, canvas, cork, vinyl, wax
cotton etc.)
- 80 cm / 60 cm (31 ½” / 24”) Lining fabric (quilting cotton, waterproof canvas, etc.)
- 70 cm / 25 cm (27 ½” / 10”) Heavyweight stabilizer such as Fast 2 Fuse heavy, foam
stabilizer, fusible fleece, Decovil light etc. (apply only if you prefer a sturdy pouch).
- 115 cm / 60 cm (45 ½” / 24”) Lightweight fusible interfacing such as Stayflex, SF101,
Wovenfuse, G700 etc.
- 25 cm (10”) #5 Zipper x 1
- ¼” Double-sided tape (optional)
Design Consideration: Pay special attention if your fabric has a print / pattern that is
directional. Orient the pattern pieces when cutting to ensure the print faces the correct
direction on the finished bag.
Seam Allowance is 1 cm (𝟑⁄𝟖”) unless specified otherwise.

Cutting and interfacing instruction

Paying attention to a fabric grainline and print direction cut all pattern pieces from fabric,
lightweight interfacing, and stabilizer on a single layer (unless stated otherwise on the pattern
label) according to Table #1. When using fusible stabilizer such as foam or fleece cut it out
without 1 cm (3⁄8”) seam allowance to reduce the bulk at the seams. When using sewn-in
stabilizer cut it out as normal.
Lightweight interfacing can be fused on the wrong side of the entire pattern piece first.
Note: do not cut and fuse lightweight interfacing when working with waterproof canvas,
cork, vinyl, or faux leather because they have enough stability.
Centre the stabilizer on the wrong side of the external pieces (unless stated otherwise) and
fuse it together, alternatively pin it in place and baste around the outer edge of the fabric
using a 2 mm (1⁄8”) seam allowance.

TIP: When working with faux leather, cork or vinyl fabric use double sided
tape, masking tape and clips instead of pins to avoid making unwanted
holes.
First test the machine settings on a scrap of fabric and use a Teflon or
walking foot while sewing.

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 Table #1 External
fabric
Lining
fabric
Lightweight
interfacing
Heavyweight
stabilizer ✓
(optional)
Front (A) 2 2 4 2
Back (A)
Slip pocket (B) * 1 1 2
Zipper end (C) 1 1

* Fold Front / Back (A) pattern piece along the dashed line to cut out the external and lining
fabric for Slip pocket (B).

I advise to backstitch at the start and end of every seam unless specified
otherwise.

Slip pocket
1. With right sides together, place both
Slip pockets (B) on top of each other.
Align on all sides and pin in place.
2. Stitch only the top edge, open the seam
and press it flat.

3. Place wrong sides together and pin

around all sides.
4. Topstitch along the finished edge and
baste stitch around all remaining sides.

5. With right sides facing up place the

Slip pocket (B) on top of the Front
(A) and line up on both sides and the
bottom edge.
6. Baste stitch within the seam allowance
along all raw edges.

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Zipper tab
7. On the wrong side of the Zipper tab
(C) mark a line down the centre
TIP: apply a row of a double-sided
tape on each side when working with
cork, vinyl etc.
8. Fold the edges towards the line in the
middle and press it flat.

9. Wrap the Zipper tab (C) around the end of the zipper tape. Make sure that the folded
edges are lined up and use clips to hold it together.

10. Topstitch near the folded edges and

trim the Zipper tab (C) to the size of
the zipper tape.

Front and Back

11. Mark notches on the top edge of the
Front and Back panels located 1.5
cm (5⁄8”) form each side.
12. Place the zipper above the Front
panel, line up the zipper tab at one of
the notches and fold the open side of
the zipper by 90 degrees at the other
notch.

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 13. Baste stitch both folded ends of the
zipper.

14. Right sides together, centre the zipper

along the top edge of the Front panel
and baste stitch using 5 mm (1⁄4”)
seam.

15. With right sides together place the

Front lining on top of the external
Front panel and line up the top edge
(sandwiching the zipper between both
pieces). Pin it together.
16. Using a zipper foot sew the seam 1 cm
(3⁄8”) from the edge.

17. Press the seam allowance towards the

external piece and under stitch it close
to the edge.

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 18. Press the lining down.
19. Repeat steps 14 – 17 for the external
and lining Back pieces sandwiching
the other side of the zipper tape
between both pieces.
20. Pair the external pieces right sides
facing together, line up on all sides and
pin in place. Repeat for the lining
pieces.
21. Sew the side seams at an angle. Start at
the bottom of the external pieces at 1
cm (3⁄8”) seam allowance and increase
it to 1.5 cm (5⁄8”) on the lining.
Trim the seam allowance by half and
press it towards the Back.
22. Sew the bottom edge on the external
pieces at 1 cm (3⁄8”) and the lining at
1.5 cm (5⁄8”), however, leave at least
10 cm (4”) unstitched opening in the
lining. The opening will be used later
to turn the pouch right side out.
23. Trim the seam allowance by half only
on the external fabric. Press the seam
towards the Back. The lining bottom
seam can be pressed open.
TIP: Using a zipper foot will make the
process of sewing the seam around the
zipper easier, because your regular
foot might get stuck or hit the sides of
the zipper tab.
24. Pull the external pieces apart and line up the side seams and the bottom seam together.
Pin in place and repeat on the lining.

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 25. Sew all four seams using 1 cm (3⁄8”)
seam allowance.
26. Trim the seam allowance by half.

27. Turn the pouch right side out using the

opening in the lining.

28. To close the opening in the lining, pull it out of the pouch, line up the edges at the seam
and pin in place.
29. Topstitch the seam around the opening. Alternatively, close the opening by hand using
a ladder stitch. This option is more time consuming but creates a seamless finish.

Congratulations, you have finished!

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