Make a Trapezoid Zipper Pouch in Minutes—No Pattern Required!
Want to sew something adorable and practical in no time?
With this easy tutorial, you can transform a square piece of fabric into a charming trapezoid pouch with a zipper.
It’s a thoughtful handmade gift, perfect for the holidays!
Plus, the added loop makes it super convenient to hang on your bag.
The finished measurements of this pouch are approximately
13㎝(5⅛″) W × 10㎝(4″) H × 5.5㎝(2¼″) D.
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◆ Main Panel
② 23㎝ × 15㎝ (9⅛″ × 6″) Outer layer
② 23㎝ × 15㎝ (9⅛″ × 6″) Lining
② 21㎝ × 13㎝ (8¼″ × 5⅛″) Mid-weight woven fusible interfacing
◆ Others
① 23㎝ (9⅛″) Zipper
① 2㎝(3/4″) Wide Swivel Snap Hook
① 4㎝ × 8㎝ (1⅝″ × 3¼″) Outer layer
② 3㎝ × 5㎝ (1¼″ × 2″) Outer layer
With assembled lining right side up, center zipper right side facing up along top edge.
Place the outer layer, right side down on top. Pin in place.
Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 1㎝(3/8″) seam allowance.
Open out, press pieces away from the zipper.
Attach the outer and lining to the other side of the zip the same way.
Open out, press pieces away from and top stitch on both 3㎜ (1/8″) away from the zipper.
Place the Swivel Snap Hook on the right side of the outer layer and sew.
Flip the layers so the outer bag pieces are right sides together, and the lining pieces are right sides together.
Sew the bottom with an allowance of about 1㎝(3/8″), leaving an opening on the lining.
Place the zipper to the center. Fold the outer layer and lining toward the center.
Sew the sides with an allowance of about 1㎝(3/8″).
Turn it right side out by pulling the fabric through the opening.
And sew up this opening.
Fold as shown in the picture above and sew the corners diagonally.
Cut the seam allowance leaving only 5㎜ (3/16″) and turn it inside out.
Sew the corners with an allowance of about 1㎝(3/8″) and turn right side out.
You are finished!!!
