Adriana - Rioszip
For a visual walkthrough on assembling a similar zippered tote or pouch, you can follow this detailed sewing tutorial:
Pull the pouch through the opening in the lining, then stitch the opening closed. Push the lining into the pouch and press.
Open the zipper halfway (crucial for turning!). Pin the outer pieces together and the lining pieces together. Sew all the way around, leaving a small opening in the lining. Adriana Rioszip
Sewing machine, thread, scissors, and optionally a glue stick for positioning. 2. Preparation & Assembly
Mid-weight woven interfacing (like Pellon SF-101) to give the pouch structure. For a visual walkthrough on assembling a similar
Press the fabric away from the zipper and topstitch for a clean, professional finish.
Sandwich the zipper between the outer fabric (face down) and the lining fabric (face up). The zipper teeth should be facing the outer fabric. Pin the outer pieces together and the lining pieces together
A standard nylon or metal zipper (about 14 inches or 35 cm is common for standard bags).