{"id":11285,"date":"2022-07-23T12:27:55","date_gmt":"2022-07-23T16:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=11285"},"modified":"2022-07-23T12:29:30","modified_gmt":"2022-07-23T16:29:30","slug":"add-zipper-pocket-purse-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/add-zipper-pocket-purse-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add a Zipper Pocket to Any Purse Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"569\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/How-to-add-a-zipper-pocket-to-any-bag-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"Tips and video on how to add a zipper pocket to the inside or outside of a bag pattern.\" class=\"wp-image-11361 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/How-to-add-a-zipper-pocket-to-any-bag-pattern.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/How-to-add-a-zipper-pocket-to-any-bag-pattern-290x300.jpg 290w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/How-to-add-a-zipper-pocket-to-any-bag-pattern-500x517.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/How-to-add-a-zipper-pocket-to-any-bag-pattern-145x150.jpg 145w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/569;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/How-to-add-a-zipper-pocket-to-any-bag-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"Tips and video on how to add a zipper pocket to the inside or outside of a bag pattern.\" class=\"wp-image-11361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/How-to-add-a-zipper-pocket-to-any-bag-pattern.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/How-to-add-a-zipper-pocket-to-any-bag-pattern-290x300.jpg 290w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/How-to-add-a-zipper-pocket-to-any-bag-pattern-500x517.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/How-to-add-a-zipper-pocket-to-any-bag-pattern-145x150.jpg 145w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>So you have a basic purse pattern or have a pattern that includes a basic slip pocket and you would like a zipper pocket. \u00a0Not a problem &#8211; this sort of thing can usually be added to any bag. \u00a0You can add them on the outside like in the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/expanding-nautical-tote-bag-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nautical Expanding Tote Bag<\/a>, or on the inside of the bag in the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/simplest-way-line-bag-kind\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lining<\/a> like this example from the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/carry-all-bag-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carry All Bag<\/a>. \u00a0Or both if you want lots of pockets and storage. \u00a0The exposed zipper can really add a nice pop of color and an interesting design feature to any bag.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"198\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Zipper-examples.jpg\" alt=\"Zipper examples\" class=\"wp-image-11307 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Zipper-examples.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Zipper-examples-300x91.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Zipper-examples-500x152.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Zipper-examples-150x46.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/198;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Zipper-examples.jpg\" alt=\"Zipper examples\" class=\"wp-image-11307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Zipper-examples.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Zipper-examples-300x91.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Zipper-examples-500x152.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Zipper-examples-150x46.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here are a few of my tips and tricks to help you insert your first zipper pocket, as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/category\/my-first-bag-series-easy-bags-for-beginners\/\">My First Bag series<\/a> of patterns and tutorials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch the video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is an extract from the Nautical Tote Bag video which shows step-by-step how to do this. \u00a0You could start here first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Adding a zipper pocket to a bag or purse\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c1pQ19a8pMM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<strong>Subscribe to the YouTube channel:<\/strong>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/apis.google.com\/js\/platform.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div class=\"g-ytsubscribe\" data-channel=\"debyatsoseweasy\" data-layout=\"full\" data-count=\"default\"><\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step by step photos &#8211; how to add a zipper pocket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prefer to see it in words and pictures? \u00a0No problem, I've got that too. \u00a0These are a combination of photos from the Nautical Tote Bag and the Carry All Bag to show you some of the variations you might use to get the job done or get a different look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by imagining how the finished pocket is going to look. &nbsp;Where on the bag will the zipper come? How deep will the pocket be inside? &nbsp;What colors or fabrics do you want to use?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Hmm-004.jpg\" alt=\"Tips and video on how to add a zipper pocket to the inside or outside of a bag pattern.\" class=\"wp-image-11351 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Hmm-004.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Hmm-004-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Hmm-004-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Hmm-004-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Hmm-004.jpg\" alt=\"Tips and video on how to add a zipper pocket to the inside or outside of a bag pattern.\" class=\"wp-image-11351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Hmm-004.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Hmm-004-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Hmm-004-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Hmm-004-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em><strong>TIP\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; The fabric used to directly back the pocket will inevitably just peak through to the front side around the opening. \u00a0You have two choices &#8211; go with it and use a nice bright contrast to outline your zip, or use a matching fabric to blend in and disappear. The back of the pocket can be a separate piece for a pop of color, or the same &#8211; again, it's up to you.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider which fabrics to use where. &nbsp;You have two choices. &nbsp;You can either use a single piece for your pocket lining and fold it in half, or you can use two different pieces if you prefer to use contrasting fabrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em><strong>TIP<\/strong> &#8211; your pocket lining should ideally be at least 2 inches wider than your zipper. \u00a03 inches wider is even better. \u00a0Give yourself plenty of room to work.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"236\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/The-rectangle.jpg\" alt=\"The rectangle\" class=\"wp-image-11352 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/The-rectangle.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/The-rectangle-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/The-rectangle-500x182.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/The-rectangle-150x54.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/236;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/The-rectangle.jpg\" alt=\"The rectangle\" class=\"wp-image-11352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/The-rectangle.jpg 650w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/The-rectangle-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/The-rectangle-500x182.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/The-rectangle-150x54.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Place the piece of fabric for your pocket lining face down, right sides together over your outer piece. &nbsp;Decide where the pocket opening will go. &nbsp;From the top of your pocket lining draw a line across which is 1.5 inches down from the top. &nbsp;Draw another line underneath which is 2 inches down from the top, making 1\/2 inch between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find the center and draw two small vertical lines to mark the length of your zipper from the end of the teeth to the outside of the zipper stop at the other end. \u00a0You have a long rectangular box in which the teeth of your zipper will fit inside.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"414\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Sttching-rectangle.jpg\" alt=\"Tips and video on how to add a zipper pocket to the inside or outside of a bag pattern.\" class=\"wp-image-11354 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Sttching-rectangle.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Sttching-rectangle-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Sttching-rectangle-500x376.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Sttching-rectangle-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/414;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Sttching-rectangle.jpg\" alt=\"Tips and video on how to add a zipper pocket to the inside or outside of a bag pattern.\" class=\"wp-image-11354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Sttching-rectangle.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Sttching-rectangle-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Sttching-rectangle-500x376.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Sttching-rectangle-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Position the lining fabric correctly on the outer fabric and pin it in place to stop it from shifting. \u00a0Shorten the stitch length a little on your machine (I take mine from a 2.5 down to a 2) and then stitch exactly around the rectangle you just drew.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"346\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Clipping.jpg\" alt=\"Tips and video on how to add a zipper pocket to the inside or outside of a bag pattern.\" class=\"wp-image-11355 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Clipping.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Clipping-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Clipping-500x315.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Clipping-150x94.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/346;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Clipping.jpg\" alt=\"Tips and video on how to add a zipper pocket to the inside or outside of a bag pattern.\" class=\"wp-image-11355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Clipping.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Clipping-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Clipping-500x315.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Clipping-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you haven't already done so, draw another line through the center of the rectangle right across. &nbsp;This is your cutting line. &nbsp;At each end, draw a triangle from the corners to that center line. &nbsp;Carefully cut along the center line until your reach the triangle, and then snip into the corners, close to, but not through, your line of stitching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn the lining fabric through the hole you just cut and out to the back. &nbsp;Press the opening neatly. &nbsp;Concentrate on getting the front neat. &nbsp;The inside may be a little puckered at the corners, but don't worry, no one will ever see that part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em><strong>TIP<\/strong> &#8211; pinning the zip can create ripples and puckers. \u00a0Use double-sided adhesive tape to keep the zipper flat while sewing.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"637\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Tape-and-zippers.jpg\" alt=\"Tape and zippers\" class=\"wp-image-11356 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Tape-and-zippers.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Tape-and-zippers-259x300.jpg 259w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Tape-and-zippers-500x579.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Tape-and-zippers-130x150.jpg 130w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/637;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Tape-and-zippers.jpg\" alt=\"Tape and zippers\" class=\"wp-image-11356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Tape-and-zippers.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Tape-and-zippers-259x300.jpg 259w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Tape-and-zippers-500x579.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Tape-and-zippers-130x150.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Time now to place our zipper. &nbsp;You can use pins at this point, but I find it hard to get everything to lie flat that way, so I like to temporarily &#8216;glue' &nbsp;the zipper in place before I sew. &nbsp;I use a product called <a href=\"http:\/\/so-sew-easy-store.com\/sewing-with-knits\/dritz-406-14-inch-by-10-yard-wash-away-wonder-tape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wonder Tape<\/a>, which is a double-sided temporary adhesive specially designed for sewing. &nbsp;Add some strips of the Wonder Tape to the reverse of the pocket opening and then pop your zipper over the top and press it in place. &nbsp;Check placement from the front and you can easily reposition it if you need to.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Sew-the-zip.jpg\" alt=\"Sew the zip\" class=\"wp-image-11357 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Sew-the-zip.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Sew-the-zip-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Sew-the-zip-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Sew-the-zip-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/550;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Sew-the-zip.jpg\" alt=\"Sew the zip\" class=\"wp-image-11357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Sew-the-zip.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Sew-the-zip-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Sew-the-zip-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Sew-the-zip-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sewing with the front uppermost, stitch around the opening to secure the zipper in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If using a single-piece pocket lining, fold up the pocket lining and pin along the 3 open sides. \u00a0This is where having plenty of space to work will be important. \u00a0 Stitch the 3 sides of the pocket lining, making sure to only sew the lining, not through the outer fabric as well.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"485\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/pop.jpg\" alt=\"pop\" class=\"wp-image-11358 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/pop.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/pop-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/pop-500x441.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/pop-150x132.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/485;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/pop.jpg\" alt=\"pop\" class=\"wp-image-11358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/pop.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/pop-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/pop-500x441.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/pop-150x132.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If using a two-piece lining to showcase a different fabric inside the pocket, pin and stitch this on all 4 sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And you are done. &nbsp;Congratulations, you did it! That's another bag-making skill you've got under your belt. &nbsp;Check out some of the options again.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"569\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Pocket-options.jpg\" alt=\"Tips and video on how to add a zipper pocket to the inside or outside of a bag pattern.\" class=\"wp-image-11359 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Pocket-options.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Pocket-options-300x285.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Pocket-options-500x474.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Pocket-options-150x142.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/569;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Pocket-options.jpg\" alt=\"Tips and video on how to add a zipper pocket to the inside or outside of a bag pattern.\" class=\"wp-image-11359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Pocket-options.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Pocket-options-300x285.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Pocket-options-500x474.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Pocket-options-150x142.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode486Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you have a basic purse pattern or have a pattern that includes a basic slip pocket and you would like a zipper pocket. \u00a0Not a problem &#8211; this sort of thing can usually be added to any bag. \u00a0You can add them on the outside like in the Nautical \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/add-zipper-pocket-purse-pattern\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":309,"featured_media":11361,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[14,69,4,165,89,38],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11285"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/309"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11285"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11285\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":73925,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11285\/revisions\/73925"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11361"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11285"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11285"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11285"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}