Zip Zap Purse Tutorial

Materials:

Fabric A: Cut 2- 7”X 9”

Fabric B: Cut 2- 7”X 9”

Lightweight Interfacing: Cut 2- 7”X 9”

7” zipper

Bias Tape

Step 1: Cut out all of the pieces; Fabric A: 7”X 9”, Fabric B: 7”X 9”, 

and Lightweight Interfacing: 7”X 9”
(The greatest part about this purse is that you can make it any size you want!! 
Just cut out all of the fabric pieces the same size.)

Step 2: Fuse the Fabric A and interfacing together.
(You do not have to use interfacing especially if your fabric is a heavier weight like home decor fabrics.)

Step 3: Place the zipper foot onto the sewing machine.

Step 4: Place the Fabric A face up, zipper face down and the Fabric B face down. Sew across the top.

Step 5: Iron and topstitch Fabric A across the top of the bag.

 

Step 6: Now layer the bag again new Fabric A panel facing up, zipper down and Fabric B face down, 

pin and sew.

Step 7: Iron and topstitch Fabric A across the top of the bag.

Step 8: Pin the bag pieces together.

 

Step 9: Pin the binding in place and test it out to see if the length of the strap is correct. Bind the bag.

Step 10: Decorate it with buttons, rick rack or ribbons! 
Enjoy your fun Zip Zap Purse!