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Sewing Tutorial: Internal Zipper Pocket For Bag


Internal Zipper Pocket For Bag
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Internal Zipper Pocket For Bag

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I made a bag recently…. before I let you see the bag [update: it is here], I wish to show you how I sewed the pockets inside, both zipper pocket and 2-tier slip pocket with 6 compartments (coming soon, updated).

Want a zipper pocket to show only the zipper and not the outline of the pocket’s seams? This is the tutorial you are looking for. A zipper pocket without a side sewn line gives a classy touch for a fine bag.

Pocket lining: 8″ x 12″ (including seam allowance of 1/2″), to make a 7″ x 5″ internal zipper pocket for bag.

The zipper opening at the pocket is 7″, if you don’t have the exact zipper size, you can always use a bigger zipper, I used 8″ . But, if you want a bigger than 7″ pocket opening, you must alter the following dimension accordingly.

Mark and draw the zipper opening at the wrong side of the lining, 7″ x 1/2″, and draw a center line out of the 1/2″ height. Mark 1/2″ from end and draw 2 intersection lines to the corner to form a triangle.

Cut the center line till the tip of the triangle, cut diagonally to the corner. Do the same to the other end.

Fold and press the zipper opening.

Turn to the right side, place the zipper below the opening, pin to secure it. Sew on the lining, 1/8″ from the zipper opening, around.

Turn to the wrong side, place the pocket lining with right side facing down. Align the 8″ width end to the zipper with a 1/2″ seam allowance. Sew pocket to zipper only (not the bag lining).

Fold the pocket down with the right side facing up. Sew another line on the zipper and pocket only.

Fold the pocket 5″ from the sewn line. Repeat the pocket attachment process for the other 8″ width side, but this time you don’t have to fold the pocket down and sew another line.
Sew both the side lines and you are done :)

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  1. MissCraftyFingers says:April 5, 2010 at 8:58 pm

    Thanks so much for this tutorial! I was just thinking about how I can sew this the other day. Now I don’t have to think! hehe :P

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  4. Rachel says:April 6, 2010 at 6:16 am

    Ooh your zippers are so nice! I’m so jealous. I seriously need to work on my zippers. Thanks so much for the tutorial. I’ll be linking.

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  5. Carrie says:April 6, 2010 at 7:46 am

    Thanks for the great tutorial!!
    I haven’t yet attempted to put pockets like these in the bags I make. But seeing how simple it is I now have no excuse! Thanks for the inspiration =)

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  7. Omeka says:July 1, 2010 at 12:25 pm

    I really love this tutorial and the zipper you used. Where did you get it?

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  8. Nicole says:August 29, 2010 at 12:02 am

    Thank you so much for this tutorial, I just finished my first zippered pocket in a bag! :)

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  9. galuh says:September 28, 2010 at 2:55 am

    wow,very nice…i wondered how to do it and this tutorial makes it easy.. I will try it soon for my bag..:D

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  10. Karen says:March 19, 2011 at 9:28 pm

    Thanks so much for this great tutorial! I have been contemplating this and didn’t want to waste fabric trying to figure it out. Now, I can get right to it.

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  11. TP says:November 5, 2011 at 2:16 am

    Thanks so much for this! I just made my mother a tote bag with polka dot lining and was dying to have a internal pocket inside, I don’t think a bag is the same with a zipped pocket and I had no idea how to go about adding one. The bag turned out great and the zip looks so professional that she probably won’t believe i made it! Its all down to your instructions!

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