Sewing skills for bag-making. Sew the Canterbury Zipper Bag
Learn how to sew a neat binding and sew a zipper with this video class on making the Canterbury Zipper Pouch. Perfect for confident beginner sewers and bag makers, this class covers everything from understanding the cutting chart to finishing the back of the binding. Improve your sewing skills and discover new techniques with this easily scalable pattern available in two sizes. Whether you’re looking to cover raw edges or turn corners, this class is packed with tips and advice to help you achieve a professional finish.
What you’ll learn
- Tips for sewing with a 1/4 inch seam allowance
- Use of basting tape or fabric glue for sewing zippers
- Sewing a trimmed zipper
- Truing the pieces
- How to sew binding to cover a raw edge
- How to turn corners when sewing binding
- Three different ways to finish the back of the binding
The ideal class for those sewers interested in bag-making to try some new skills and learn a new way to sew a zipper. All sewers can benefit from learning how to sew a neat binding to cover raw edges. Our class covers the sewing of the Canterbury Zipper Pouch step by step with lots of tips along the way to help you get a neat finish.
Features of the Canterbury Zipper Pouch pattern
* Feature binding on the zipper
* Bound edges
* Flat construction, no turning
* 2 sizes in the same pattern
* Printless pattern – no printed templates needed
Skill level: Confident beginner and above. Should be able to sew an accurate seam allowance and be confident sewing a neat straight line.
Finished sizes (approx)
Large – 10 inches (25cm)
Small – 8 inches (20cm)
This pattern is easily scalable so you could make this easy zipper pouch in any size you need for your storage or project needs.
What skills are covered in this video class:
Understanding the cutting chart
Tips for sewing a 1/4 inch seam
Sewing a trimmed zipper
Complete step by step assembly of the bag
Truing the pieces
How to sew binding to cover a raw edge
How to turn corners when sewing binding
Three different ways to finish the back of the binding
Packed full of advice the whole way
Who this course is for:
- Confident beginner sewers looking to improve their skills
- Bag makers looking for new ideas
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