Zipper Pouch Workshop with Hobbycraft

My second workshop at Hobbycraft Plymouth took place a couple of weeks ago, and this time I showed the class how to make cute and practical zipper pouches. I love these pouches, they are great beginner projects, as they teach new skills but are also quick to sew up.

Once you've mastered the basic construction the possibilities to customise them are endless! To making patchwork versions, quilted, using waterproof linings or block fabrics. They are perfect for trying new techniques without using too much fabric and ultimately building confidence.

Each pupil in the class had a little instruction booklet so they could all follow along at their own pace and take away after the workshop. 

Zips can be a little daunting for beginners, but they are simple when you take it one step at a time. And there's the added option of adding tabs at each end like you see on the pouch below.  

For this workshop, I pre-cut the pieces and made little kits for the pupils to choose from. If there's anything I've learned from sewing it's that the tracing and cutting is the most time-consuming part!

This meant everyone who attended was able to get straight into sewing, take their time and most importantly enjoy sewing it all together.

And here are the finished pouches! Three people attended including one guy which was lovely to see. They all did so well and the final pouches all looked great. The look of achievement when it all comes together never gets old!