21 Free Zip Bag Sewing Patterns for Every Skill Level!
Whether you’re a seasoned seamstress or just starting with a needle and thread, these step-by-step zip pouch sewing patterns will help you create stylish and practical zippered bags for any occasion.
From cosmetic pouches to versatile travel bags, our free sewing tutorials appeal to every skill level, offering clear instructions and tips! Several of these patterns also include video instructions, which can be very helpful when sewing with zippers.
Simple Zip Pouches & Variations
1. How to Sew a Simple Zip Pouch
Start here to learn the basics of creating a simple zippered pouch. Once you master the technique, you can start branching out with more styles and options!
2. Learn how to make a Zip Pouch with a flat bottom.
These zippered pouches are my “go-to” handmade gift and were one of the first bags I learned to sew. They stitch up quickly and are a great way to use up fabric scraps!
3. Chocolate Applique Zip Pouch Pattern.
There are so many fun ways to embellish a simple zip bag. One of my favorites is to add. a bit of applique to the front of the bag. It can be anything from a monogram to a shape or, in this case, a piece of candy!
4. Color Blocked Zip Pouch Sewing Pattern
This bag is a little different than a few of the zip bag tutorials I’ve shared in the past in that it features rounded corners. I also added zip tabs to the ends of the zipper.
5. Canvas & Fabric Zip Bag Pattern
The zip bags in this tutorial feature a flat bottom and a canvas base. The canvas base gives them a nice shape and makes them more sturdy. (If you’d like to carry heavier items).
This simple zip bag pattern features boxed corners, which gives it a different shape than some of the other bags on our site.
7. Three Variations of a Simple Zip Pouch Pattern
Learn how to take a Simple Zip Pouch Sewing Pattern and make minor modifications to get three different zippered pouches.
8. Fat Quarter Zip Bag with Cork Detailing
Adding a strip of sewable cork makes it look like you bought these cute bags at the store! No one will believe you made them yourself!
Makeup Bag Zip Pouch Patterns
9. Laminated Toiletry Bag Pattern
Whether you call it a Wash Bag, a Toiletry Bag, or a Dopp Bag, I think you’ll love this tutorial.
10. DIY Makeup Bag with Vinyl Lining
This makeup bag is extra helpful because the interior wipes clean, thanks to the vinyl lining.
Quilted or Patchwork Zip Pouch Patterns
11. Patchwork Quilted Bird Zip Pouch Pattern
I use a unique trick to make constructing this patchwork bag a breeze: gridded interfacing! If you’ve never used it before, you’ll want to try it after reading this pattern.
12. Stripey Pencil Pouch Pattern
Learn how to sew a pencil pouch using a quilt-as-you-go method.
Unique Zip Pouch Sewing Patterns
13. Harry Potter House-Inspired Zip Bag Pattern
With this free striped zip bag tutorial, you can create a set of zip pouches inspired by your Hogwarts house. If you don’t want to create Harry Potter zip bags, you can use the same technique to create a pouch in the colors of your favorite college sports team!
14. Love & Heart Zip Bag Patterns
The bags are constructed from white canvas (sometimes called duck cloth). To soften my canvas, I washed and dried the fabric cut before I started sewing. I also used felt to add letter and heart applique shapes.
15. Monogrammed Curved Top Zip Bag Pattern
This zip bag has a curved top and a hand-stitched monogram.
16. Splash Proof Zip Bag Pattern
To protect my phone, I designed this DIY Phone Case that’s Splash Proof, and I have a tutorial to make it to share with you.
17. How to Make a Zip Bag from Old Ties
My husband was about to give away a bunch of stained and old neckties, and sensing a creative project, I snagged them before they were donated.
I turned the old ties into these DIY Necktie Zip Pouches. This is a very, very simple sewing project that would make great DIY gifts for your favorite guy!
18. Fabric Selvage Zip Bag Tutorial
This free zip bag sewing pattern is a great way to use up some adorable fabric selvages you’ve been saving! If you don’t save your fabric selvages, you might start after seeing Sarah’s cute tutorial!
This Mickey Mouse Earbud Pouch Sewing Pattern would be fun to make to tote with you on your next Disney Vacation! It’s simple to sew and can hold earbuds, coins, or other goodies!
This unique zip bag pattern features a large bow on the exterior. Making it “extra fancy”!
21. Upcycled Candy Bag Sewing Pattern
Did you know you can sew with candy wrappers? So cool, right?!? In our free pattern, we walk you through the steps you need to take to upcycle bags from your favorite candy into fun zip pouches.
Whether you’re new to bag sewing or an advanced seamstress, we hope you find one of these free zip bag patterns helpful and fun to sew!
If you would like a tutorial for another type of zip clutch, just let us know in the comments section!
