I can't tell you how glad I am that I found this tutorial. I HATE zipper tabs. Even when I use them my zippers come out all wonky. I can't wait to try this method. THANK YOU!
I’ve been sewing for over 20 years. My favorite thing to sew is zipper pouches. I have never in my life seen this technique!❤ I will be using it from now on! Thank you so so much! You made my day.😊 I’m definitely subscribing!
I just love how you 'show' / explain everything....so clearly. I use your techniques now in my sewing ..you have made life so much easier and sewing more enjoyable. Thank you.
Thanks so much for this video! I make jean bags too but often make different closures because I cant get the ends to look nice. I like to have linings even on little coin purses! No one shows to not sew over the teeth! Im trying this today!
I agree... All the other techniques either sew right over the zip teeth, which gives ugly corners, or insert tabs, which restrict the opening. This technique is great!
Very nice. I ve been stitching bags n purses for the last 50 yrs. But still I ve learnt something new today. Very neat finish. Felt happy seeing the video
@jaclynlee4040 Late reply but in case you are still wondering, sewing over the zipper can be really bad for the needle and thread too - I find my thread snaps when I sew over the zipper. Just my two cents ! 😊
Found this tutorial this morning and have made two pouches (second one with square edges). It is really well explained and I love not needing to do zipper tabs ! Thank you !😊
am I the only one who got quite dizzy with all the flapping around of the materials, while watching this really great tutorial for which I am most grateful ?
I love how much easier this technique is. I also love your fabric. I was wondering if you could share how to find these types of florals. I sew for gifts for friends and family. Thank you for this video.
Hey Jacq, how many layers of interfacing are there on the exterior material? On the video, it seems there are meant to be 1 layer of IF and 1 layer of FF, but the instructions say to cut 4 pcs of IF. Could you please help? Cheers!
sewingseedsoflovestudio.com/collections/pouches-pattern/products/sakura-coin-pouch-pattern It’s free when you join the Fb group! Look out for the link in the product page.
You can only sew up close to the zipper, as you approach the zipper. Then you have to jump way over, to get the presser foot all the way past (passed?) the big zipper hump. So then you have to remove the pouch, and flip it over, so you can approach from the other direction, and then sew up close , and close up most of the gap. Note, you never actually sew OVER the zipper. I had your same question at first, so re-watched it, and realized, right, you can't jump the zipper hump and sew as close sewing away from the hump. Hope that makes sense.
So that the lining isn’t excessively baggy on the inside. There’s interfacing on the exterior and that takes up space and most often the lining ends up looking baggy.
This is an awesome video. i really like to stitch this bags for an orphanage in india. i would love the free pattern. i have joined the facebook group but still was not able to locate this pattern. please guide me. thanking you in advance.xooxoxox god bless
What seam allowance are you using? I don’t fully understand the zipper part. You skip and there is a gap but then you see up the gap. I don’t understand what’s going on. Do you turn the zipper to face the other side or something??
Thank you so much for sharing your secrets. I actually love the look of tabs, but functionally, I hate them. Especially in something as small as a coin purse, I like to have as much access as possible in the already small space. Will try this out tonight 😄
This is the BEST method for me and I am now using it every time! The only thing I do differently is that I like the outer fabric top stitched so I do that instead of the lining. Does anyone know if it works to top stitch lining and outer, separately of course? (I do find the video difficult to watch. If you ever have time to remake it, perhaps eliminate as much of the fabric flipping as possible?) But I will be forever grateful for this genius method!!
I watched this awhile ago and reviewng. I was confused at first by shape of pouch. That doesnt really matter. I see more clearly now that 1. Fold zipper towards outside fabric.I have seen instruction to do opposite! but main thing 2. Dont sew over the zipper! Trying this! Great idea! Thanks!
Thank you for the free pattern...I couldn't get it to download but was able to improvise and the tutorial is PERFECTION, done all in LOVE, many thanks!
I'm confused by the gaps close to the zipper teeth and then later stitching to the zipper teeth? However I truly appreciate this video! I knew it had to be possible but had no idea how to do it. I need instructions on everything! Thank you!
Well I'll be darned! Haha! I'm thinking, gosh poor lady someone buy her a heavy duty machine to get over the zippers and all along it was on purpose haha... with an amazing finish! Mind blown! Learned a few great tips here, thank you so much!
I am so happy I found this tutorial. My zippers looked horrible and I hated doing them. I'm definitely going to try this method. I think I'll like it much better and will be happier with my finished products for gifting.
