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How to sew a monogrammed zipper pouch

May 8, 2023 Leave a Comment

A zippered pouch is always a great gift but if you want to make it even more special, add a striking detail: a  monogram.
I am glad to share with you how I made this pouch.

Monogram zipper pouch tutorialI used faux leather for my pouch but you can use any fabrics you would like. The faux  leather is especially great for the appliqued letter –  as the raw edges do not need special stitching, you can applique it with a straight stitch. So even if you make the pouch out of cotton, you can pair it with faux leather/vinyl.

Monogram zipper pouch tutorial

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First step: download  the alphabet file below – it contains all the letters; each letter is 4” height- you can always print the file at a reduced scale if you need smaller letters. For this pouch I printed the letter at 75%.
Download  the alphabet file here.

Copy the letter/letters you want on the paper side of a fusible web piece (like Wonder Under or Heat N Bond).

Monogram zipper pouch tutorialThen fuse the fusible web piece to the back of your chosen fabric for the applique. You can fuse it even on the back of faux leather – just don’t overheat the piece!

Monogram zipper pouch tutorialCut out the letter – a rotary cutter is better than scissors. Remove the paper backing of fusible web…

Monogram zipper pouch tutorialMonogram zipper pouch tutorialFuse the letter to the front of your exterior pouch (I used a 6” x 9” piece). Applique it in place as desired.

Monogram zipper pouch tutorialUse a zipper a little longer than the fabric piece.
Place the zipper teeth side down on the exterior fabric as shown.

Monogram zipper pouch tutorialPlace on top the lining, right side down. Stitch close to the zipper teeth.

Monogram zipper pouch tutorialTurn the piece right sides out. Keep the edges of the two pieces aligned and topstitch as shown below.

Monogram zipper pouch tutorial

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Repeat these steps with the other exterior and lining pieces and attach them to the zipper; if you have a double sided adhesive tape, use it – it helps immensely.

Monogram zipper pouch tutorial

Monogram zipper pouch tutorial

Monogram zipper pouch tutorial

Monogram zipper pouch tutorial

Secure the ends of the zipper – sew over the zipper with a long stitch – see the yellow marking lines. Trim the excess zipper.

Monogram zipper pouch tutorialSeparate the lining from the exterior panels. Keep the edges aligned. Sew at 1/4” or 3/8” from the edges, leaving a gap in the lining.

Monogram zipper pouch tutorialTrim the seam allowances at corners as shown below.
Turn the piece right side out; close the gap in the lining.

Monogram zipper pouch tutorialYour pouch should look like this.

Monogram zipper pouch tutorialMonogram zipper pouch tutorial

Monogram zipper pouch tutorial
I hope this helps.

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