Zipper Pouch
Learn to create a custom, versatile zipper pouch at any size to store or carry anything you want.
These can be for kids to use as pencil pouches at school, your everyday handbag filled with essentials, a travel bag, makeup or toiletries bag, and so much more! You'll also come away with greater knowledge of various fabrics and materials to feel confident when shopping for future projects.
What You'll Learn
- Determining size to make
- Either creating a pattern or cutting to size
- Putting in a zipper and how to use a zipper foot
- Pivoting corners
- Putting in a lining
- Trimming zippers when needed
Prerequisites
If you're new to sewing or want a refresher to get you ready for this class, check out the Beginner Basics class, the Intro to Sewing Course or the in-depth Beginner Sewing Program.
Tools & Supplies
You will need:
- Quilting cotton:
- 1/2 yard for outer bag
- 1/2 yard for inner bag (lining)
- 14" zipper
- Zipper foot
- Sewing machine - Please review the tools & supplies list carefully for any machine hardware requirements or contact us with any questions.
- Sewing kit:
- Pins or clips
- Pin cushion (if you're using pins)
- Scissors
- Snips
- Seam ripper
- Fabric markers or chalk
- Measuring tape
- Ruler
- Cutting mat
- Rotary cutter
- Extra sewing machine needles
- Find links to these common sewing kit items in the shop.
- All-purpose thread
Remember to pre-wash and dry your fabric before class.
Price
ON-DEMAND CLASS
Schedule as an instructor-led private class at a time that is best for you.
Number of StudentsSee discounted price for multiple students
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Discounts
On-Demand Group Classes
Discounts are available when you sign-up multiple people for on-demand classes so get friends or family members together too. Select the number of students above to see the discounted price per person.
Online Sewing Classes
We've developed an advanced online learning experience to make it as close as possible to being in person that may be quite different from what you've seen elsewhere. I make the same project along with you and show you the actions from multiple cameras as I guide you step by step. Learn more or contact me to schedule a demo to show you what it's like.
Duration
About the Instructor
Vanessa has been teaching children and adults for over 20 years. In addition to offering beginner to advanced sewing lessons she is an instructor in the Fashion Design Program at Austin Community College. Previously, Vanessa was an instructor at The Stitch Lab where she taught intro and specialty sewing classes, gave private lessons, hosted parties, and ran summer camps. Beyond sewing Vanessa has taught art, yoga and English, and her experience extends overseas when she was in the Peace Corps. She has taught adults and kids of all ages and enjoys seeing her students apply their newfound sewing skills to express themselves.
Vanessa is a full-time designer and seamstress working with clients on a wide variety of custom sewing and product development projects for fashion, wearable tech, decor, accessories and soft goods that keep her current with the latest sewing trends and technologies. She is also a machine service technician and has intimate knowledge of a wide range of sewing machines that enables her to personalize sewing lessons for the types of machines students are using.
