Press the fabric away from the zipper and topstitch for a clean, professional finish.
Mid-weight woven interfacing (like Pellon SF-101) to give the pouch structure. Adriana Rioszip
Sandwich the zipper between the outer fabric (face down) and the lining fabric (face up). The zipper teeth should be facing the outer fabric. Press the fabric away from the zipper and
A standard nylon or metal zipper (about 14 inches or 35 cm is common for standard bags). Adriana Rioszip
Two pieces for the outer layer and two for the lining (typically cm for a small pouch).