How to sew a recessed zipper on a bag. I’ve been working on some new bag ideas and one of the areas of bag-making that has been a bit of a puzzle to me until recently is how to close the top of the bag. Of course, not all bags need to be closed. Some simple tote bags are left open, and that’s just fine. With these examples of the Expanding Nautical Tote Bag and the Turning Japanese Purse, in each case simply holding the handles keeps the bag closed.
The Zipper Top Tote bag as a zipper right across the top and isn’t very deep. You can pretty much add this to the top of any bag which has a lining, so even if the pattern doesn’t call for it, you can split the lining and add in the recessed zipper. Here’s how to sew a recessed zipper on a bag In the video I show how to sew the recessed zipper and then add it to a simple tote bag. And here’s what it looks like – pretty easy and it gives a very nice result. Step by step (See all these steps demonstrated in the video.) Fold the fabric right sides out and push out the corners. How to sew a recessed zipper on a bag. How to Sew a Zipper Pouch Tutorial. Hey y’all – the theme for this month is Accessories, so I’m going to be kicking that off with a classic – how to sew a zipper pouch tutorial.
Today I’ve got both a written and video tutorial for you, so either way you prefer to learn, we’ve got it covered! BTW – I sewed the one in the video (in 15 minutes if you take out video set up time), forgot to photograph any of it, and so then decided to sew the 3 in the photos. Altogether, those 3 only took 35 minutes, so these are also great gifts and craft fair items to sew since they’re quick, easy, pretty and functional. So many possibilities! Let’s get started. A zipper, at least 9 inches long. Though I have listed these dimensions, remember that you can use this same technique to make these in ANY SIZE you want! OK, for those of you who prefer a video tutorial, watch the one below. To start, if your zipper is too long, make a mark 1/2″ from where the edge of the fabric will hit. Cut the zipper so it is 9 in long.
And this is the inside. How to Sew a Zipper Pouch Tutorial. Adding recessed top zipper to purse. As promised yesterday here I am with a tutorial to add top zipper to your purse.You know I always prefer purses with zippers,somehow they feel safer & I don't have to worry that something inappropriate may peek out at the wrong time;) Among top zippers,the most elegant & professional looking is recessed or sunken top zipper. So without further ado ...............lets begin.
When we make purses we usually cut outer & inner lining pieces equal,but as you can see here the lining is smaller.So first you prepare the outer pieces (don't join them yet) Now you decide how much recessed should your zipper be?????? To that measurement add 2 " & cut 2 pieces from the outer fabric with width equal to width of the top of the outer piece.This is what I mean............we will be sewing the zippers & lining to these pieces which I am going to call STRAPS.
Cut little angles at the inside ends of theses straps as you can see in the pics above.These angles ensure that the zipper ends don't become bulky. Adding recessed top zipper to purse. Sew a Zipper Opening in Your Purse. Time for another tutorial! I've just finished adding instructions for a zipper opening into my Teardrop Bag pattern, and thought - Hey, what the heck, I should post this as a tutorial as well so that you fabulous sewers can add one to a bag of your own.
I hope you like it, please leave a comment if you do! The pics were a bit wide for this blog so I couldn't use them full size, so you will have to click them to zoom in. This is a zipper opening that is made in a gusset, that is open at each end. Meaning, the ends of the zipper are not sewn right into the side seams of your bag. Decide how wide you want your zipper gusset to be; mine is about 3" so I've cut the strips on either side 2" (5 cm) wide to allow for seam allowances. 2 Top Lining Pieces 2 Bottom Lining Pieces 1 Tab Piece 3” x 2” (8 cm x 5 cm) 4 Gusset Pieces 2” (5 cm) wide x the length of your desired zipper opening, plus 1/2" (13 mm) for seam allowance. 1 Closed end zipper 2 inches (5 cm) longer than your gusset pieces.
Sew a Zipper Opening in Your Purse. Recessed Zipper How-To. I've had a few questions about how to install a recessed zipper closure on a handbag. This has to be the longest tutorial written in the history of tutorials! I did my best to explain, but please let me know if anything is unclear. You Will Need: - (1) 14" zipper- (2) 15.5" x 2.5" inside upper fabric- (2) 15.5" x 16" inside lower fabric (I demonstrate using my own pattern, feel free to experiment!) - (2) 15.5" x 18.25" outer fabric (or your own pattern) * If you use your own tote pattern, be sure to alter your lining pattern to account for the extra fabric above the zipper - you want your outer and inner pieces to match after you install the zipper. 1. 2. Lift the presser foot and pull the zipper to the other side of the foot. Back stitch at the beginning and end, by the zipper stops. 3. 4. 5.
Center the 2nd top strip along the zipper and sew. Place last bare side of zipper face down on last lining piece and sew. 6. 7. 8. You should be getting an idea of your finished bag! 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Recessed Zipper How-To. Oh You Crafty Gal: Start Our Free Online Sewing Class For Beginners. Pages This Blog Linked From Here Start Our Free Online Sewing Class For Beginners Whether you just want to brush up on sewing or have never touched a sewing machine before, this is the place for you!
Lesson 5: How to Thread Your Machine lesson 6: How to Sew Straight, Curved, and Corners lesson 7: How to Sew a Basic Seamlesson 8: Trouble Shooting your Machine lesson 9: Basic Sewing Terms lesson 10: How to Fix Tension on Your Sewing Machinelesson 11: How to Read a Sewing Pattern Envelope ©Oh You Crafty Gal! Posted by Julie Sews Email ThisBlogThis! Labels: sewing, sewing school 23 comments: Paige MckenzieMay 13, 2013 at 5:49 PMThank you so much for this!
Load more... Newer PostOlder PostHome. Oh You Crafty Gal: Start Our Free Online Sewing Class For Beginners. Beginner's Guide To Sewing : Beginner's Guide To Sewing. Beginner's Guide To Sewing : Beginner's Guide To Sewing. Craftsy: Learn It. Make It. B2 Buttons & Beads - Home. How to do the Chain Stitch: Free Tutorial on Craftsy. The chain stitch is a fun and versatile embroidery stitch that can be used for outlining, adding a border, or filling hand embroidery designs. Its name reflects its appearance as each stitch is connected to the next just like links in a chain. A detached chain stitch is created using the same technique as the chain stitch only each link is separate and singular. The detached chain stitch is used when stitching the lazy daisy stitch, and this is most often used to construct the petals of flowers or leaves on vines.
You can use the chain stitch to outline a design in place of a backstitch, split stitch or running stitch to give the design more depth and texture, or use it to create a border to frame a design. Personally, the chain stitch is one of my favorite stitches to use for outlining, filling and lettering in hand embroidery. Let's take a closer look! How to do the chain stitch Step 1: Start by pulling the floss and needle up through the underside of the fabric in the hoop.
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