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Rainbow Zipper Pouch Tutorial

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Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links.

I love my new Rainbow Zipper Pouch!  Anything bright and rainbow colored is especially popular around here, and who couldn’t use a new pouch?  It’s the perfect project if you have been wondering what to do with leftover zippers.

Rainbow zipper pouch

Rainbow Zipper Pouch tutorial

The zipper pouch works perfectly as a break-away clutch to put inside a larger tote.  It’s so bright and colorful, you’ll always be able to spot it!  (I have a feeling I’ll be making a 2nd one of these when my little missy comes home from Nana’s house…)

 

zipper pouch tutorial

I always wanted to make a regular pouch with a zipper top, but since one of my sponsors (Zipper Lane) sent me so many zippers, I thought I would make my interpretation of a “zipper pouch”.

All the zippers actually work, so you can open it any place you want!

(Zipper Lane sells wholesale priced YKK zippers, you can get 100 7 inch zippers for $28. Perfect for big projects, you just need to plan ahead since they ship from India and it takes a little bit longer…)

Do you want to make one too? It really is easy, you can use any size zipper to get different shaped bags…

Of course, it doesn’t have to be rainbow, I picture it in a red and navy blue or all black for boys. Or how about a cute pencil bag in your school colors?

How to make a Rainbow Zipper Pouch

Materials needed for the ultimate zipper pouch:

  • Several zippers (I used 13 7 inch zippers)
  • Sewing machine
  • zipper foot (not mandatory, but it helps)
  • Sharp needle
  • Hand sewing needle and thread
  • iron
  • extra fabric or bias tape if you would like to add a hand strap
  • fray check (optional)

Instructions:

Unzip your zippers and begin sewing the zippers together. (right sides together) Carefully line up the metal zipper edge pieces when sewing together.

As you get close to the other end of the zipper, slide the zipper closed to move the zipper pull out of the way.

Keep sewing the zippers together.  Once the zippers are all sewn together, fold the zippers in half (right sides together,) to make a pouch and sew the two end zippers together.

To sew the along the sides of the pouch, you will need to open the zipper.  At this point, I had trouble keeping the zippers in a perfect line.  The only way I could keep them lined up was to sew a tiny basting stitch to keep them in place, shown below.  (You could also try binder clips or wonder clips.)


what to do with leftover zippers

If you would like to add a hand strap, cut a piece of bias tape to the desired length and sew along the edge.
Fold the bias tape in half and slide it inside the pouch, lining up the edges as shown below. Pin in place.

Sew along the sizes of the pouch, getting as close to the metal zipper stops as possible.

Then flip the pouch right side out and gently press with edges with a warm iron.

There you go! Isn’t it cute!  If you make a zipper pouch, please come back and share your creations on my facebook page or tag me on Instagram using the #scatteredmompatterns!

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Got zippers? Make this darling Rainbow zipper pouch with this easy zipper pouch tutorial!

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  1. Amanda says

    March 13 at 3:56 am

    Are you kidding me?! This is awesome!! Who knew.

    Reply
  2. Kristie says

    March 13 at 4:49 am

    This is adorable. I need to order me some of those zippers. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Erin Biggers says

    March 13 at 12:35 pm

    Thanks for sharing where you got the zippers from. After seeing the picture yesterday on Insagram I was dying to see the tutorial. I will definitely put this on my list to sew. I can already see my girls stealing it though. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Emily Thompson says

    March 13 at 1:42 pm

    wow! So fun! I love these and have never made one. Your tutorial is great, so is the tip for cheaper zippers :o) I stopped over from Ginger Snap Crafts… would love to have you come check out my link party..

    Reply
  5. VR Make up Nails Beauty says

    March 13 at 3:36 pm

    buenisimo tutorial!!!!gracias!!!!

    Reply
  6. Kelsey Poofy Cheeks says

    March 13 at 5:46 pm

    I love it Jamie! Pinned! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Jenna Pennell says

    March 13 at 6:21 pm

    This is so great! Pinned it so I can remember to give it a try one of these days! Although I haven't quite mastered zipper sewing yet, so this may be a challenge for me… Visiting from Ginger Snap Crafts!

    Reply
  8. SONIA says

    March 13 at 9:27 pm

    Me encanta!! Que bonito, práctico y sobre todo original. Me gusta de estuche para el colegio o para ir a la playa. Un Saludo
    Sonia

    Reply
  9. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

    March 14 at 3:31 am

    Now that is fantastic!! LOVE.

    <3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
    Wildly Original linky party is open

    Reply
  10. Desiree @ The 36th AVENUE says

    March 14 at 4:32 am

    This is too cute!
    Thank you so much for visiting my party…♥

    Reply
  11. Charlotte Rigby says

    March 14 at 9:28 am

    Thanks for sharing, this is amazing, I always wanted a pencilcase made of zippers when I was a kid, it looked so cool!

    Reply
  12. Ana Lopes says

    March 14 at 10:17 am

    So lovely!!! Love the colors combinations! Thanks so much for sharing the great tutorial! Would love to have you visit me sometime.
    Have a fabulous week!
    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

    Reply
  13. Wendy says

    March 14 at 10:19 am

    this is fabulous! I wanted to pin it and it looks like Pinterest has been disabled…

    Reply
    • Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom says

      March 14 at 2:13 pm

      Thanks! Pinterest sometimes acts funny, but it seams to be working now…
      ~Jamie

      Reply
  14. OnceUpona Sew says

    March 15 at 2:57 am

    Wow, I can't believe how easy you made this look. Love the bright zippers!

    Reply
  15. Heather says

    March 15 at 3:27 am

    I.Am.In.Love! I already have a thing about zippers. I make flowers, shamrocks, bunnies, headbands and anything else I can out of them. Because of my love of zippers I was super jealous to read about the delivery of zippers you received! I can't wait to try this!

    Reply
  16. Alexandra Abarca says

    March 15 at 3:44 pm

    Muy linda y original idea, gracias por compartirla.

    Feliz fin de semana.

    Ale
    Costa Rica

    Reply
  17. Marriah says

    March 15 at 4:20 pm

    That is awesome! I love it.

    Reply
  18. Hani Shabbir says

    March 15 at 5:51 pm

    What a fun pouch! Love it..

    Reply
  19. missbossypants says

    March 15 at 5:55 pm

    Love this! Having troubles pinning it though….

    Reply
    • Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom says

      March 15 at 5:59 pm

      I don't know what is up w/ pinterest… A few people have mentioned they are having trouble pinning, but there are others with no problems at all. Let me know if you figure out the issue…
      ~Jamie

      Reply
  20. Britni @ Hubby Made Me says

    March 16 at 2:53 am

    Greatest idea EVER!!! I love it so very much! And I want one. Or two. I'm terrified of sewing zippers so this should probably be my worst nightmare, but I really want to try it! 😉 Too cute!

    Reply
  21. [email protected] says

    March 16 at 2:55 am

    This is the funnest pouch ever! I really wish I could sew – this is fab!!

    Reply
  22. Debbie says

    March 16 at 3:12 pm

    This is something else! Very clever idea indeed!

    Reply
  23. Danielle Wood says

    March 16 at 3:16 pm

    Wow – this is beautiful! Found it at the Craft, Create & Inspire Party – so glad I did!!

    Have a great weekend!
    Danielle
    SewMuchCrafting.com

    Reply
    • Danielle Wood says

      March 28 at 11:25 pm

      I'd love for you to link this up at the Pinterest Power Party! It's such a fabulous project!

      Happy Thursday!
      Danielle
      http://www.sewmuchcrafting.com/2013/03/pinterest-power-party.html

      Reply
  24. Ajaire says

    March 17 at 1:55 am

    I just love the execution of this idea! So well done!

    Reply
  25. Fancy That Notion says

    March 17 at 2:37 am

    This is so cool! I definitely want to make myself one of these:) I found you at the Flamingo Toes link party!!!

    Reply
  26. Emily says

    March 17 at 4:00 am

    This is SO super creative… I'm a little intimidated, but I've pinned it to try later!
    ~Emily
    http://tossedsaladlife.com

    Reply
  27. TidyMom says

    March 17 at 5:55 pm

    I LOVE this! so cute!!

    Thanks for linking up to the party!

    Reply
  28. Cheryl @ Sew Can Do says

    March 18 at 12:45 am

    Awesome & love that it opens everywhere! Pinning this lovely for sure. Thanks for linking to the Craftastic Monday party at Sew Can Do!

    Reply
  29. Schulz Family says

    March 18 at 9:13 pm

    visiting from I should be mopping the floor. This is great. Love it.

    Reply
  30. Kelly says

    March 19 at 12:26 am

    Wow, this is SUPER cool. I LOOOOVE it! Thanks so much for linking up to Monday Funday!

    kelly @ view along the way
    http://www.viewalongtheway.com

    Reply
  31. [email protected]'s Mansion says

    March 19 at 3:42 am

    So so cute!, I really should try this, zips scare me it might be a good start point

    Reply
  32. Christine says

    March 19 at 10:05 am

    CONGRATS!!!!!! You have been featured at The DIY Dreamer! YAY!! Come on over and grab your featured button, you deserve it!!

    Reply
  33. Terri Paulson-Sasaki says

    March 19 at 1:27 pm

    This is too cute. Thanks for sharing. I am your newest follower.

    Terri
    Soul Wishes

    Reply
  34. Sherry of Pondered Primed Perfected says

    March 19 at 3:58 pm

    So very cute! I would love one of these. Time to dust off the sewing machine 🙂

    Reply
  35. bunnyface says

    March 19 at 5:29 pm

    This is so awesome! And I LOVE the bright rainbow zippers. I would've never thought to make something like this, it is such a brilliant idea for a fun pouch!

    Reply
  36. Virginia says

    March 19 at 6:40 pm

    So cute, and bright. I love it! Seem like one of those projects that is so easy, once you wrap your head around it!

    Reply
  37. CREATIVE MIND says

    March 21 at 9:44 am

    LOVEEEEEEEEEEE it 🙂

    Reply
  38. Katie @ Creatively Living says

    March 21 at 11:03 am

    Love, love, love it! I'm including it in my fashion round-up from the Monday Funday link party! Thanks for linking it up!
    –Katie

    Reply
  39. Kara says

    March 21 at 11:14 pm

    This is fabulous!!

    Reply
  40. Mandatory Mooch says

    March 22 at 2:01 am

    What a great project, Jamie. So much fun. I would love for you to share at my Tasty Thursdays linky party going on right now. Thanks, Nichi

    Reply
  41. Kathy Moody says

    March 22 at 3:32 am

    This is so awesome! What a fabulous idea! Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent! So thrilled you shared with us! Happy Friday!! YAY!! 🙂
    hugs
    Kathy

    Reply
  42. Chelsea @ Making Home Base says

    March 23 at 4:36 am

    SO CUTE! I'm so scared of zippers – it's an irrational fear but this adorable pouch is totally inspiring me to try it out!

    Reply
  43. Tora´s Vintage Dream says

    March 27 at 9:20 am

    Love it 🙂 so very very cute, and I can see me making one…… or two or……… LOL thanks for you super easy tutorial 🙂

    Reply
  44. La Pecora Nera says

    March 29 at 9:10 am

    Hi, I love it! Great tutorial and thanks for sharing us!
    Hugs from Italy, Emanuela

    Reply
  45. [email protected] says

    March 30 at 3:15 am

    So adorable, Jamie!! You are one creative lady, my friend.

    Reply
  46. Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says

    March 31 at 12:31 am

    I love that so much!

    Reply
  47. KellyS says

    April 5 at 2:18 pm

    Just saw this today on the Janome facebook page. Love it! Pinning it to try someday. And I am now following you on IG (@_livelovecreate)

    Reply
  48. Koisas da Beth says

    April 5 at 6:00 pm

    so beautiful!

    Reply
  49. Necla Dilek says

    April 10 at 9:52 pm

    kesinlikle harika, çok yaratıcı tebrikler…
    [email protected] ben de beklerim bloğuma..

    Reply
  50. Dom z mozaikami says

    April 13 at 12:00 pm

    Genialny w doborze kolorów i wykonaniu . Super. Pozdrawiam z Polski. Ala

    Reply
  51. Ans Straatman says

    August 13 at 12:12 pm

    I made one too. But yours is nicer!;-)

    Reply
  52. Nathan Bryant says

    March 7 at 10:46 pm

    Would you trim those edges off in the last picture before turning inside out? I just imagine them being in the way as extra material in the inside…

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      March 7 at 11:34 pm

      They didn't really bother me, so l didnt trim them. If you do decide to trim them, I think you might need to seal the edges with a lighter or fray check.
      ~Jamie

      Reply
  53. cucicucicoo: ecological living says

    March 12 at 1:18 pm

    So gorgeous! Love the way the colors are put together, too! 🙂 Lisa

    Reply
  54. 박현정 says

    June 29 at 1:21 am

    I try to make around once and wonderful they would like to piece of work.

    Reply
  55. Hannah says

    November 30 at 3:30 pm

    LOVE THIS! I want to make something similar out of 9” zippers I found!

    Thanks for the tutorial!

    Reply
  56. CJ says

    February 6 at 7:02 am

    Wondering if you’ve tried alternating the zippers (i.e. left opening, right opening) or would this not work? It seems alternating the pulls would make it less bulky & more balanced.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      February 7 at 10:19 am

      That’s a good suggestion, I have not tried it yet.

      Reply

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