First of all I ironed it on the wrong side to remove the creases. I ironed it on a medium heat quite gently and the creases disappeared.
I cut a piece 15 inches long and 5 inches wide.
I ironed under about 1 cm (I am not sure why as I don't think it will fray much). I used a rajah cloth so I would not melt the fabric. Grab a zip. It doesn't matter what size as they will all be too big and will need to be shortened. Because pinning wil leave holes in the fabric. I used some hair clips to keep it in place.
Sew on the zip to each end.
Turn inside out and pin the sides. I pinned very close to the edge so any pin marks would end up in the seam and not be seen. Open the zip so you can turn it back the right way at the end. Sew the seams. I sewed over the zip a couple of times.
I used pinking shears to finish the seams and cut off the end of the zip.
Turn in the right way. Poke out the corners carefully. I added some ribbon to the zip to make it easier to open. Now my bag is a little tidier.
This fabric is much easier to sew than I thought. It is lovely and soft and I think I will be getting some more to make little raincoats for next winter.
34 comments:
Thanks for the tutorial!, I was wondering how to go about shortening a zipper but hadn't got around to looking it up, now I don't have to, thanks!!
How cute, and functional and easy! Thanks for posting a terrific idea.
gorgeous! I am loving the pvc! I ordered the blue then changed my mind and think I'll have to get it in as I'm almost out of the pink cottages. I just rolled it out on the dining room table and am loving it! It is so much lighter than what I expecteed!
everything floats around my bag! you never know what you'll find...half a biscuit, hairclip, tissue! who knows!
Corrie:)
What a fantastic tutorial Kate. I love it and what a perfect idea. I need one of those for pens and other stuff that I can never find when I need it. Isnt the fabric gorgeous too, I must order some of it soon before it all disappears. Little raincoats sound wonderful!
Very cute, I love the fabric!
A lovely and simple tutorial.
Thanks.
Andi :-)
Thank you for a lovely little tutorial. x
Lovin' the pouch AND the fabric!! I posted a link to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-pencil-pouch-for-your-purse/2009/11/30/
--Anne
Great tutorial Kate. I have an abyss in my handbag too, but these little zipper purses are the perfect solution.
Very handy and lovely thanks for the tutorial
Very cute. All this year I kept telling myself to just "do it". Install a zipper that is. Well as December is here I'd better get to it! I have a wee bit of zipper phobia.
wonderful little bag! I came by your blog via whip up and will put you on my rss feed! I made one of these for myself, except slightly different dimensions. mine are short and fat, the starting piece of fabric is 5"x 9", making the little bag measure about 4 1/2 x 4 1/2, good to fit my digital camera in and or change, and or various ident cards... actually I have 3 in my purse.
A great tutorial! Thank you! Lucy x
Gorgeous, gorgeous. Thanks for the tute. Now to get me some laminate or oilcloth...
Great tut and I LOVE that fabric. I love the laminate for the bottoms of bags.
Just gorgoeus, thanks for sharing..
Jodie :)
Oh, I can't wait to try this. What a great little gift idea!
So Very Cute! I love the fabric you've chosen!
This is adorable Kate :)
What needle do you use when sewing with oil cloth? I've been having a hard time. Thanks
Thanks for you tutorial.I love the fabric you`ve chosen.Great gift idea.
That's fabulous , thanks very much!
Really lovely pouch you made! Thanks for the tips!
I saw this over at Craftzine and wanted to thank you so much for such an easy tutorial - it's exactly what I needed to make a pouch to hold my daughters diabetic supplies.
Great tutorial Kate. Might get a chance to whip up a couple for Secret Santas.
I have made 2 today ... very clear instruction - Thank you so much for posting them!!
My blog www.mycuttingandcreating.blogspot.com
great! thank you so much... I have a phobia of zips. but this seems easy enough even for me to do!
thnx for the tutorial, made one for my pens taking to work of oilcloth....
This is the easiest, and most "finished" looking pouch tutorial I've ever seen. Really nicely done.
Wonderful - printed already - you are a doll!
Hugs - Lurline♥
Hi Kate
thanks for such a wonderful tutorial.I have tried to sew this and blogged about it too. I have linked back to your page. Please do have a look at this here
http://artscraftsandmore-withveena.blogspot.com/2011/08/zippered-pencil-pouch.html
nice tuto
Thanks for a simple but beautiful tute! Having guests rigt now but can't wait to try this!
Thank you very beautiful
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