Easy Zippered Bag for Beginners

[@annettestoutjesdyk8641]

Thank you for demonstrating this cute ‘zipper’ pouch! Also great for using leftover scraps sewn together!

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

You’re welcome! Thank you for commenting and I am happy that the zipper tutorial made sense. I wanted to make one that was very beginner friendly so people could get over their fear of zippers.

[@marionjay1906]

I don’t know I haven’t but I lost my track here however thank you Marie and thank you again for my postcard. I just love it and keep on going girl stay well.

[@vivismith8688]

It was interesting and like you say there are lots of beginners. I could have used this for my first zipper bag. During the lock down I got into vinyl bags. I have a midgrade industrial juki. I've had it since 2008. It's a workhorse. Now I'm back to quilting. Also making tote bags for shopping for when the kids come home this summer. That way they don't have to buy bags. Where did all these scraps come from. I believe you this summer I will be putting my quilting frame back up. I loved the video while I was going through another tote full of fabric. ❤️

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

It sounds like you have a great machine, that’s awesome Vivi! And a quilting frame too…. Yay! Nearest ago when we were still in our house, I had a quilting frame, but it was just too large to bring to a small apartment.I know there is someone who does longarm quilting down your way, do you happen to know who it is? A friend of mine who lives near there is also a quilter, and she makes purses, too. I’ve made quite a few grocery bags, but I haven’t made them for like the hot cold insulated ones. That’s going to be my next try. Sounds like you have everything well in hand!

[@vivismith8688]

@@MariesScrappyCreations Are you speaking about Lois? If so i will private message you on facebook.

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

@@vivismith8688 I wasn't ever aware of the person's name, so maybe that's who it is. You're on my facebook group, right? If you could message me on there, that would be perfect, thank you!!!

[@karentoynton8948]

Yes I am much a beginner , and find these sort of things really nice , so thank you . Xx

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

You're so welcome!

[@dianebrown3621]

Your are the best teacher!! Thank you for going step by step. I have tried zippers so many times and it was so frustrating! I made the zipper tote with you and I did it! Your the best. Your my new best sewing friend. ☺️

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Hi Diane! I’m so glad I was able to help you with zippers. I know quite a few of my subscribers were very nervous about them at first, but if you take them step-by-step, I’m sure you’ll be able to do it. I have some more projects coming up with zippers. I hope you’ll give those a try, too. Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to comment and let me know. Have a great weekend!

[@cindyloera1851]

I haven't sewn a zipper since home economics in school. You make it look so easy.

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

HI Cindy! I made a sweatshirt in Home Ec in high school. I have stayed away from clothes sewing ever since, lol. This is an easy zipper and I hope you give it a try - you'll be pleasantly surprised!

[@dianebrown3621]

Your are the best teacher!! Thank you for going step by step. I have tried zippers so many times and it was so frustrating! I made the zipper tote with you and I did it! Your the best. Your my new best sewing friend.

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Your comment definitely made me smile. I just read your other one a few minutes ago, as I am terribly behind on all of my comments. I’m trying to get caught up. Thank you so much for your sweet comment and I’m only happy I’m able to help.

[@DeborahTanton]

Just found this and so glad I did!! I love the way you use the lining without so much fuss!!!!

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Thank you for letting me know it was helpful! I'm happy it was what you were looking for ❤️🧵✂️

[@kathykaplan2451]

What a great teacher you are!

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

I'm SO glad you found the video helpful! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!!! Enjoy your Sunday afternoon, Kathy!

[@redgingerbreadpam]

Beautiful bag project Marie!! I'm getting myself settled back in my house after almost 3 yrs taking care of my mom. So I'm gathering & organizing all my precious sewing stuff. Then I'm looking forward to trying all your sewing projects. Thanks for sharing them with us.

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Hello! I noticed that you have watched and commented on a lot of the videos and that is just wonderful! Moving can be such a pain, so I'm sure that it will take a while to get settled. I hope you have a lot of fun sewing, once you're all settled in!

[@lorrainetrelinski6932]

Who knew a zipper could be sewn to the left or the right? Oh probably everybody but me LOL You made it sew tempting to try hmm. Did my first french seam last week on a pillow case set. :)

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Lol Lorraine, you made me laugh! Yeah, they can go either way. But that’s OK, we all learn something new every day and that’s the beauty of it. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Oh, I love making pillowcases! Happy sewing!

[@marierosenau4754]

No matter how long I have been sewing I still dislike the zipper. This is a great tutorial, Marie! You make it look easy. I am going to give it a try. Thank you!

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Hi Marie! They really aren’t that hard and I used to shy away from them. I would make other things just to avoid sewing a zipper. But now, it’s the complete opposite and I actually look for projects that use a zipper. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

[@drmikikitchen8262]

Love ❤️ 😍 this one! Zipper, zipper, zipper! So fun!

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

They are fun, aren't they? You're a zipper queen now, MiKi - look at all those gorgeous bags your made and shared with the group!

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Hello! I hope you had a wonderful day! I was hosting a virtual sew day and it was a lot of fun to spend time with talented ladies. I just want you to know that I enjoy the content on your channel. I hope you have a glorious week ahead. Thank you for sharing your video.

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Hi Brenda! Is a virtual sew day a live stream? I’m so behind on all the terms. Either way around it, it sounds like something I’d love to join in on. There are so many creative and talented people out there and I love to learn from others. It’s one of the things I love most about meeting new people - everyone has a talent to share, even if they don’t realize it. I hope you have a wonderful week and I’ll be popping by to try to catch up on a few of your videos! Take care, sweet lady!

[@lucilaflores4912]

Hi Marie, I’m a beginner quilter and going to try to sew a scrappy zipper bag. Thank you for your videos.

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Hi Lucila! Thank you for stopping by and I bet you can do that, you ought to give it a try. I think they're very fun to make.

[@sewinghomegoodsmarymichaud8632]

Going to make one! Thank you and your hair is looking so cute!!!

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Hi Mary, it’s good to see you again! Thank you so much, I wasn’t sure how my hair looked, but I felt frumpy the day when I was filming, ha ha. I’m happy that you’re going to try the bag, I’m sure you’ll fly right through it.

[@sewinghomegoodsmarymichaud8632]

@@MariesScrappyCreations well I won't fly through the first, I'll be pausing you alot but the second one I will lol

[@lisamarieesposito4842]

Ok…this looks like a zipper project that I can handle. I will try to make one and I will be sure to show it off too.

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

I can't wait to see! How exciting! See? I told you it would be perfect for you to try out. :-)

[@donteatthesoap8196]

997!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will be up watching numbers tonight. I can't wait for 1000!

[@donteatthesoap8196]

999!!!

[@donteatthesoap8196]

1000!!!!!!! Congratulations!

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

I just woke up and saw 1,008 and thought of YOU immediately! When I went to bed last night, it was 989

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Thank you for cheering me on!!!

[@janetschram3552]

This is the fastest, cutest bag I've see. Love, love love it. I've been looking for just this kind of bag. Thanks, great tutorial!

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Hi Janet! Thank you so much, I’m so glad you found the video helpful! Happy sewing!

[@theresabecerra6565]

Love your zipper tutorial I need to do more since I got zippers in bulk a few years ago

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Thank you Theresa! I love working with zippers and I’ll be doing a lot more tutorials in the future. I just try to space them out a bit.

[@CordulaPrice]

I watch all your video s😊

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Thanks, so sweet of you!

[@111shoge]

I love these types of zipper bags, they work very well as an outside pocket (without handle )on a tote bag too. You made me smile about the cutting mat because I'm the same. I have this last month replaced mine lol! Yes a reminder to self, old scissors for cutting the zipper! Loved the camera angles xx

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Hi Jo! Yes, they’re handy, but I hadn’t thought about them going onto a tote bag - thanks for that! I’m just uploading the What’s Up Wednesday and it should be done in just a few minutes. I’ve been working hard on camera angles, thanks for noticing! I hope you’re having a great day!

[@debbiehall4155]

I am one of those who has been terrified of zippers. I really don’t know why? It’s time for me to overcome that fear! I will start immediately. Thank you so much. I really love your approach, you make us feel like we are right there in the room with you.

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Hi Debbie! I know exactly what you mean by the fear of zippers, it was the same for me for quite a long time. Once I took the leap and actually tried it, now there is no looking back. As far as me being right with you to help you, that’s exactly right. No matter how many times a person needs to rewind the video or whatever, we do it one step at a time and I AM right there with you. You CAN do this! At this point, I have quite a few different zipper videos, which gives people quite a choice in the way they want to put in a zipper. Thank you so much for watching, and I appreciate that you took the time to comment. Take care and happy sewing!

[@patriciagregg6516]

Wow! A Zipper tutorial I can understand !

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Awesome! I’m so glad you found it helpful! I remember when I was new to zippers… they were downright scary to me!

[@tracyruth4247]

What a cute project! I will have to try this..l have never sewn in a zipper before! You are such a great teacher. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

hello Tracy, it's good to hear from you again! I hope you try it, as I really did try to figure out an easy one to use for beginners. I know my first zippers weren't anything to brag about, but then again, I started out with a very difficult pattern, lol. Thank you for your kind words and I hope you have a successful first zipper experience! Take care!

[@kathymcgrath4454]

Wonderful tutorial!

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Hi Kathy, thank you so much!

[@lupie4596]

The bag is cute. I’ve put zippers in dresses before but it’s been awhile. Good refresher. I will be using my old zippers to make a bag..

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Thank you! I wish I could say that I’ve sewn clothing, but only when it was necessary to mend something. Thinking back, I have put in jacket zippers here and there when my kids were young and recently I put a few in a sweatshirt for my brother. I save any usable zipper that I take out of old clothing. Does anyone do that anymore, lol?

[@nancytoupin2190]

Ok! You have given me the courage to try a zipper again! It’s been many, many years since high school home economics, and that is the one and only time I sewed with a zipper. It was so bad, I’ve almost erased the ordeal from my memory! I am definitely going to give this a try and hopefully have time this week to go zipper shopping! Thank you for another great tutorial and I feel you were definitely talking directly to me about zipper fears!

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Oh my sweet Nancy! You always make me laugh. I’ll have to tell the story sometime of the sweatshirt that I made in home economics and how that threw me off and I have yet to make another item of clothing since. I just won’t do it. Isn’t it funny how these things can turn us against something like that? I know you can do the zippered bag, I have the ultimate confidence that you will finish it and post it on the group. I’m just excited to see which fabric you’ll be using.

[@robinquinn6631]

Marie I have made several of these zipper bags, I think they make great gifts but I haven't put a handle on, now I will go make one with a handle. Thanks for the video

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Hi Robin! Well I’m glad that you gleaned something useful from my video. 😀The first few that I made I didn’t think to put a strap on them and just because of the size, I thought that might be a good idea.

[@carlaatkins2619]

Quick and easy. Your friend from New Mexico, Carla 🎶 💖 💐.

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Yay! Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it AND that I have a friend in New Mexico! 🥰

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

Thank you

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

You’re welcome, Cynthia! Happy sewing!

[@davilynmyrick3596]

I've used zippers in clothing but usually I don't make bags so something new for me to try a zipper bag a new challenge, haha

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

It’s kind of the opposite thing for me, ha ha. I have only put a few zippers in clothing, and believe me those were easy ones. I don’t sew clothese, so it’s a whole different thing to put a zipper in a bag, than it is to put one into a shirt, skirt or a pair of pants. I’m sure you know all about that, though. I actually just took a hooded sweatshirt and put two zippers in it for my brother. He is on kidney dialysis and he needed a sweatshirt to wear for warmth. But, the right arm had to be accessible for the blood pressure cuff and the port in the upper right side of his chest had to be accessible. So my dilemma was how to make it so that he could wear a sweatshirt for warmth during treatment, yet still have those areas available for the medical equipment. So, I took the stitches out of the right sleeve of the sweatshirt so that I was working with a flat piece and I put a 22” zipper going from the shoulder to the wrist - it started unzipping at the cuff, opening as it went up, if that makes sense. Then I put a piece of fusible interfacing from the collar area, going diagonally towards the sleeve and then cut it and put in a zipper so that they could access his port for the dialysis.

[@maryl9601]

Love this technique for a bag and I have designed and made many bags. Thank you

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Glad it was helpful! It makes me smile to hear how much fun you’ve had creating bags. Thanks for watching, as well as for commenting to let me know!

[@franriley7660]

Thank you for the zipper bag tutorial!

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

You’re welcome, Fran!

[@jamiescountryliving]

Marie! So cute!! Saving this so I can make this too❤😂

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

These are a fun and quick project and great for beginners. They really are a great introduction to zippers.

[@vickiames6526]

I love making this bag. Thank you

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Aww, I'm so happy to read that - glad you enjoy it!

[@peggycox1378]

I like how you added the zipper to the bag and how you put the French Seam to use when making up this cute little bag.

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Hi Peggy! How have you been doing? Thank you so much for watching and for your comments and I’m so happy that you like the bag. I wanted to do something pretty straightforward for the beginning zipper sewers.

[@peggycox1378]

@@MariesScrappyCreations Doing okay here. You gave me an idea. Am currently working on 10" square stained glass quilt blocks. If I sew two of them together, I can use them for a scrappy outside on this bag. Will post a photo when done with same on your FB page... Can probably do same with other 10" scrappy quilt blocks or even the 10" layer cakes too...

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

@@peggycox1378 Good morning, Peggy! That's a fabulous idea and I can't wait to see it when you're done!!! I love stained glass blocks - I actually plan to do a tutorial in the future on them, since they're such a great use of scraps. This past weekend (after posting the tutorial), I made a few Crazy blocks ahead, since I always sign up for them on group. I also want to go back and work on some ladder blocks, since those were a swap when I first joined, but I was only able to swap a few before it was over. I'm left with I think 6 of them, so I want to make more to have enough for a quilt. Have a great day sewing!

[@nanniibee]

I learnt something new today! I always pin the zipper on the side Im sewing and I find it frustrating. Now I'll be pinning it on the opposite side. How clever are you?! I love that flower fabric 😍 perfect for the pouch! Thank you Marie for another brilliant tutorial. EDIT ... Woohoo 🎉 23 subscribers to go to reach your first thousand!!! Congratulations 🎊 👏

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Good morning Barryna. I had started pinning it from the wrong side of the zipper to hold it (I can see better from that side), but I always sew it from the zipper side so that I can see where those middle of the zipper teeth are. Sorry for any confusion. I bought two or three of those fat quarters of that fabric because I loved the print and that’s the first time I’ve cut into them. Thank you!

[@janicecahill4045]

Thank you for this cute pattern. I have put zippers in little bags before, but they were at the top of the bag. I am anxious to try the zipper on the side, like the one you are doing.

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Yes Janice, these are done a bit differently, and are set up more for beginner zippers installers. There are just so many ways to put zippers in and I know that there are quite a few who are afraid of them, so I wanted to make something fairly straightforward.

[@donteatthesoap8196]

Wonderful!!!!!!

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Thank you!

[@donnarichey144]

Thank you I love it and it might be something I will do to get started on sewing and trying to make a quilt. I have been trying to put in a zipper in a jacket and I should have payed more attention taking it out. It has about a 4 inch flap goes over the zipper with big snaps. I have been having a hard time my zipper looks like it has wave. Just got one side on and the other has the big snaps in the way. With numb hands and fingers that don't work well it is not easy. But we shall see. Thanks for sharing and this looks so easy.

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

You’re welcome, Donna! I’ve done something pretty similar to that on more than one occasion. In fact, now I make it a habit if I go try to take a zipper out and put one into something like that, that I take pictures with my phone before I begin and all along the way. That sounds like it’s going to be a bit tricky with that flap. I wish you the best of luck!

[@LearnHowToQuiltNOW]

Love your bag! Great explanation. Thanks!

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Hi! You’re ever so welcome! I appreciate you watching all my videos. You’re making your way right around there! I’ll see you on Sunday!

[@rachelburgener819]

Hey Marie, I’ve sewn agazillion zippers, just not in a bag🤪. I must give this a try!!! ❤️😀

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Hi Rachel! You definitely should try a zipper and this is by far the easiest bag/zipper combo I could think of. You CAN do this! :-)

[@silverpromidi]

I got sent a LOT of zippers by a friend, methinks I have to go find them 😃 and then work out what colour zip I need. I'm going to sort out some scraps and maybe a largeish square for the front panel and surround that with scraps. Make sense? Why have you not put a new cutting mat on your " I would LOVE this for Mother's Day" list???

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Hi Kerry! That’s actually how I started off using zippers in the first place, is that a friend of mine gifted me a whole bunch. I thought it a shame for them to go to waste so I forced myself to try to give them a try. I think you’re right about the cutting mat… great idea!

[@silverpromidi]

@@MariesScrappyCreations 😃

[@kimberlykleeman7726]

Going to make one of these !

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Awesome, Kimberly! Please post a picture on group so we can see! 🥰

[@kimberlykleeman7726]

@@MariesScrappyCreations I posted a pic 😊

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

@@kimberlykleeman7726 I haven’t gotten as far as the Facebook group yet, but I’ll try to get there by the evening.

[@kimberlykleeman7726]

@@MariesScrappyCreations that’s ok I know you are a busy lady🐝

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

@@kimberlykleeman7726 thanks for understanding 😘🌻

[@paull4048]

I am new to.sewing and was needing suggestions. What is the best washable fabric marker/pen/pencil/chalk to use when marking fabric for cutting? Thanks everyone!

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Hi Paul! Perfect question and I actually discussed this during a video not too long ago. You're welcome to watch the whole video, but this link should start you right where you need to be to get my opinions on marking pens, etc. thanks for watching and commenting! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJubYaadZbihj6c

[@paull4048]

@@MariesScrappyCreations Perfect! Thanks so much! You’ve earned another subscriber!

[@michellehall4502]

How many can you make with a fat quarter

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Hi! Just one from a fat quarter... but you'll have a bit of scrap leftover 🥰

[@donna57]

I was always afraid of inserting zippers.

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Hi Donna! I was too, until I actually made myself learn. This way, I tried to come up with a very easy first time zipper for all of you who haven't tried zippers. This way, you're more apt to be successful. I also left a link in the description box for another zippered bag that I made a tutorial on a while back. Once you feel comfortable with this one give that one a try. It's pretty straightforward.

[@jazmine0224]

HI IM NEW TO THIS CHANNEL I GOT YOUR CHANNEL FROM BRENDA I CANT REMEMBER HER KZbin CHANNEL BUT I JUST LOVE AND ENJOY YOUR PROJECTS I DO HAVE A CHANNEL MYSELF MELISSA SEWING CREATIONS BUT THATS ME LOVE TO TALK

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Hi Melissa! You must me and Brenda from Conquering Mt Scrapmore with Brenda. Yes, she is a nice lady and I love her videos. Thank you for coming over to check out my channel and I’ll be sure to check yours out, too. Happy sewing!

[@dakin7612]

I have to dig my box of zippers out of my closet. My apartment is small and my closet is very full, but I refuse to buy a zipper when I know I have lots in the closet.

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

I hear you on that one. I have stuff scattered everywhere throughout this apartment. We lived in a much smaller one before this one, so I tended to box things up in closets, under beds, etc. Now I always feel like I'm on a treasure hunt. Good luck with finding them!

[@beverlyrhovatter501]

Zipper

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Gotcha, Beverly! Thanks for watching and playing!

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Hi Marie! Virtual sew dates are zoom meeting where everyone sews. Did you want to work on a collaboration video??? I have my email in the "about" section on my channel page.

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Brenda, that sounds very fun! I’ll email you about that. Thank you for the offer!

[@francespiquemal8813]

Hi Marie, I followed your pattern but without the tab. To cover the raw edges of the zipper I covered it with two pieces of lace. I did the same with the side seams as the lace was wide enough to wrap around comfortably around raw edges of the side seams. You could probably use a binding too but perhaps don't take it to the bottom edges as it may get too bulky. Just a thought.

[@MariesScrappyCreations]

Great tip, thanks! There are some really great ideas out there and I appreciate your sharing with me!

[@annettestoutjesdyk8641]

Thank you for demonstrating this cute ‘zipper’ pouch! Also great for using leftover scraps sewn together!