How to Make a Zipper Cosmetic Bag Easily | DIY Makeup Pouch | Miarti - Sewing Tips, by Miarti - Sewing Tips on YouTube. 2 min 32 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 32 s
- Time to do it
- 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 11
What you need
Steps
Cut two outer pieces and two lining pieces the same size, then set out a 35 cm zipper that matches the bag width.
Mark a 4x4 cm square on every corner of all four pieces with a ruler and chalk. These squares set the boxed corners later.
Lay the zipper face down on one outer piece, right sides together. Place a lining piece on top, face down, and clip all three layers.
Stitch along the zipper tape with a straight machine stitch, backstitching at both ends. Repeat on the other side with the remaining outer and lining pieces.
Fold the fabric away from the zipper, press it flat, and topstitch close to the zipper on both sides to keep the fabric from catching.
Cut two short fabric strips, fold them, and stitch a tab to each end of the zipper to hide the raw tape edges.
Open the zipper halfway. Place the outer panels right sides together and the lining panels right sides together, then stitch around the whole perimeter.
Leave a 6 to 8 cm gap in the lining bottom for turning. Do not stitch across that gap.
Pinch each marked 4x4 cm square so the seams meet, then stitch straight across it to box all four bottom corners.
Turn the bag right side out through the lining gap, tuck the lining inside, and push out the corners gently with a blunt tool.
Edge-stitch the lining gap closed, then press the bag and zip it shut.
Tips and common mistakes
Sewing clips hold zipper layers flatter than pins and stop the fabric from shifting.
Trim the seam allowance at the boxed corners before turning so the points sit sharp.
Press after each zipper step, since a flat seam makes the topstitching line straight.
Keep the zipper pull inside the bag when stitching the perimeter so you do not hit it with the needle.
Questions
What size zipper do I need for a cosmetic bag?
Use a 35 cm zipper, which is the length used here. A longer zipper can be shortened by stitching across the tape and trimming off the excess.
Do I have to box the bottom corners?
No, but the 4x4 cm squares give the pouch a flat base so it stands up. Skip them for a flat envelope-style pouch.
Why leave a gap in the lining?
The gap lets you turn the whole bag right side out without cutting the fabric. It is hidden inside the bag once you stitch it closed.
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