You can really do whatever size you want, but I found a 7" zipper for 10 cents at my local thrift store, so I tried to work around that size. I cut the fabric out to be approximately 8" x 16", and used 1/4" seam allowances, so it worked out about perfect. Also, the first bag I made I didn't do a lining, and then regretted it later when little strings were hanging off my snacks. So you can do whatever you want, plain fabric, lining, no lining, a quilty pattern...your snack, your call.
So you start by placing right sides together and sewing around the perimeter of the fabric. Be sure to leave yourself an emergency exit.
Then you turn it around and sew it to the other end. This is where it gets pretty awkward. But just adjust the zipper head and move the presser foot up as you sew over it, and you'll probably be okay. I'm a zipper dummy, so maybe it's not so awkward if you know what you're doing.
Alright. Good job everyone. Now turn the bag with right sides together once again. Be sure to leave the zipper half-way open so you can use it as your emergency exit.
And here are the twins. I think this little pink number is going to be for my sister Brooke. Because she asked politely. And I like her.
The end
Then you turn it around and sew it to the other end. This is where it gets pretty awkward. But just adjust the zipper head and move the presser foot up as you sew over it, and you'll probably be okay. I'm a zipper dummy, so maybe it's not so awkward if you know what you're doing.
Alright. Good job everyone. Now turn the bag with right sides together once again. Be sure to leave the zipper half-way open so you can use it as your emergency exit.
And here are the twins. I think this little pink number is going to be for my sister Brooke. Because she asked politely. And I like her.
The end