Exposed Lace Zipper Pouch {Tutorial}

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Alright, let's make one together!
Update: This post has become so popular, I have done some updating. I have added a chart with
different size options, these sizes reflect the picture below:

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Supplies for a small pouch:

7" x 15" piece of Exterior Fabric

7" x 15" piece of lining
7 " x 15" piece of fusible fleece
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 1 exposed lace zipper (8 inch)
coordinating thread

Step 1: Line your exterior piece with interfacing, and then sew the exterior and the interior piece together right
sides together. Sew along the two short edges, so that you will make a tube.

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Step 2: Turn right side out and press.

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Step 3: Place the zipper on the exterior side with the zipper pull up. Pin into place and then sew the zipper tape
on to one of the short sides. (use coordinating thread so that you won't see your stitches)

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Step 4: Now attach the other side of the zipper to the other short end of your fabric. This is going to be kind of
tricky. You will want to unzip your zipper so that you can stitch this on. The key is to go slow, and be patient. I
also found that using my zipper foot was very helpful in doing this step.

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Step 5: Turn inside out, and align your zipper so that it is where you want it to be on the front. I placed mine 2"
down. I thought that seemed like a nice spot for the zipper to be on my pouch. Pin along the sides, and then
sew the sides shut. Make sure you open your zipper part way, otherwise you won't be able to turn right
side out! :) Trim off the excess a 1/4" from the edge, and then do a zig-zag stitch to finish your edges.

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Step 6: Turn right side out!

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And that's it my friends! You have an adorable zip pouch! These sew up so quickly, you'll make a dozen before
you know it! :)

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Well, I think I am off to make some more! :)
Talk to you soon,

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