How to Make a Zipper Bag

I’m super excited to share with you how to make a zipper bag!! I have wanted to learn how to make a zipper bag forever and this weekend I officially mastered it! I think (and hope) that my video will help you be successful at making a zipper bag too!

Zipper bags are fun and easy to make and with a lining inside they look professional.  You can use them to hold candy, makeup, Air Pods, charge cords, medicine, the list goes on and on!! If you’ve never sewn a zipper on a bag, this is the perfect one to make!  I’ll show you everything from start to finish!  

Here’s just a few of the Zipper Bags I made this weekend..

How to video

Easy to follow and step by step tutorial.

CLICK on the image below to print our FREE PDF.

Update July 1st: We have updated our FREE Zipper Bag PDF to include all the different measurements shown in the picture. I believe my two favorite sizes are the 7-1/2″ x 5″ and the 9-1/2″ x 6-1/2″. Which size is your favorite?

Details about the zipper bag demonstrated in the video

• Dimensions (size of bag): 7-1/2″ x 5″
• Fabric (two for outside and two for lining): 8″ x 7″
• Interfacing (four pieces): 7-1/2″ x 6-1/2″
• Fabric: Lovestruck by Lella Boutique Moda Fabric

Same size with same fabric line using a different pattern of the fabric. I’m not sure which one I like best!!

The next bag is slightly larger and the fabric is: Honeyblooms by 3 Sisters Moda Fabric 

Here’s the supplies I used to make the zipper bag:

• Bernina B 475 Sewing Machine
• Oliso Mini Project Iron – https://amzn.to/4aZeWG9
• Zipper – https://amzn.to/4aYVJV9
• Pellon Interfacing 931TD – https://amzn.to/3FoWZTW
• Cricut Heat Press – https://amzn.to/3Q0fKlC
• Teflon Sheet or Silicone – https://amzn.to/3FnzM4I
• Clips – https://amzn.to/3M395pC
• Pins – https://amzn.to/3s0bf2v
• Scissors – https://amzn.to/3M7BhaK
• Creative Grids Ruler 3-1/2″ x 6-1/2″ https://amzn.to/3S50eaF
• Erasable Marker – https://amzn.to/3FoONmW
• Wonder Clips – https://amzn.to/3WPzv2v
• Creative Grids Ruler for cutting fabric 12-1/2″ x 24-1/2″ – https://amzn.to/43JE0xL
• Rotary Cutter – https://amzn.to/3oInC1t
• Tabletop Ironing Board – Dave and I make these ironing boards: https://tinyurl.com/yrw4czfy
• Label – Dutch Label Shop – https://www.dutchlabelshop.com/
• Zipper Foot
• Walking Foot

Several years ago I made these two zipper bags, but I didn’t film a video and I forgot how to make them. This time I filmed the video the day after I relearned how. I’ll film new videos for the two bags below (once I figure out the measurements).

Here’s a chart of my other Zipper Bags…

Thanks for stopping by!