How to Make a Bag or Purse with a Zipper - Sewing Tutorial

This is my step by step tutorial for how to make a square bottom bag or purse WITH a zipper.

Ever since I posted my original bag tutorial, people have been asking how to make one that zips. It only took me 5 years to finally show you how!

But one zipper isn't enough! I also show how to add zipper pockets to the interior/exterior of the bag.

CORRECTIONS:
- 0:50 - "...you won't see the lining." Sorry, I misspoke. You WILL see the top trim lining on the finished bag.

- 1:36 - D-ring Loop Strap measurement should be 18" x 4". (I mistakenly wrote 18" x 2".) I also neglected to note that the D-rings I'm using are 1" wide.

NOTES/ADDITIONAL INFO:

- If you are *not* adding the option D-ring detail, you may want to add about 6" to the strap length. That would mean that your four strap pieces should measure 26" x 2" instead of 20" x 2".

- Feel free to add a layer of interfacing if you want more structure to your bag or are using a very lightweight fabric. I used a layer of fusible light-to-medium weight interfacing on the main exterior bag pieces.

- If you've never made this style of bag before, you might want to check out the original tutorial first: youtu.be/1hy_fieVhu0?list=PL805D59A562139423

- If you're interested in making a bag in a different size, I recommend making a paper template first- that way you can fold the gusset and get an idea of the size of the bag (and make adjustments) before you start cutting and sewing.

- If you do change the dimensions, remember to get an appropriately sized zipper (at least as long as the width of the bag). If you're adding interior pockets, they should fit in the "non-gusseted" area of the bag when folded.

- A text/photo version of this tutorial is available here: whatthecraft.com/how-to-make-a-bag-with-a-zippe…

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