Improvements to the Zipper Pouch Tutorial

I wasn’t completely happy with my zipper pouch. I made some more, with a few improvements.

Improvement #1: Attaching the fabric one piece at a time to the zipper. I attached the outer fabric first.

Then I attached the lining fabric. This ensures you won’t miss either fabric and leave a hole.

Improvement #2: Press both fabrics after sewing them onto the zipper.

Improvement #3: Open the zipper before sewing the side seams. This makes it much easier to turn!

Improvement #4: Add gussets. This makes the pouch stand up. Here is one with 1” gussets.

This one has 2” gussets. That made the bottom denim stripe stay on the bottom of the bag.

Hope these minor improvements help you enjoy your zipper pouches even more!