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How to sew a recessed zipper in any bag pattern

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http://so-sew-easy.com/sew-a-recessed... How to sew a recessed zipper into any bag pattern. You can pretty much add this to the top of any bag which has a lining, so even if the pattern doesn’t call for it, you can split the lining and add in the recessed zipper. Just remember to place any inside pockets accordingly. In the video I show how to sew the recessed zipper and then add it to a simple tote bag. At the same time, I’m trying out supporting the bag with headliner fabric too. It’s all of a bit of an experiment, and not everything goes to plan! ...more
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put together a few mock-up pieces

0:16

sew a recessed zipper in the top of this simple tote bag

0:53

folded in all the raw edges

1:21

starting on the recessed zipper

1:37

measuring the size of the bag

1:50

fold over the end of the zipper

4:43

give both sides a good press

5:18

given it a good press

5:41

fold the lining in half

6:49

pin through all those layers matching up the raw edges

9:01

join along the top seams

9:38

line up the strap here with the edge of the fabric

10:53

match our right sides together for the outer and the lining

12:42

matching up the lining pieces

12:58

continue pinning match the side seams

13:16

box these corners

14:34

closed up the gap in the bottom of the lining

15:32
How to sew a recessed zipper in any bag pattern
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http://so-sew-easy.com/sew-a-recessed... How to sew a recessed zipper into any bag pattern. You can pretty much add this to the top of any bag which has a lining, so even if the pattern doesn’t call for it, you can split the lining and add in the recessed zipper. Just remember to place any inside pockets accordingly. In the video I show how to sew the recessed zipper and then add it to a simple tote bag. At the same time, I’m trying out supporting the bag with headliner fabric too. It’s all of a bit of an experiment, and not everything goes to plan!

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