{"id":12541,"date":"2013-03-01T08:00:18","date_gmt":"2013-03-01T15:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyimprovisations.com\/?p=12541"},"modified":"2015-08-06T11:44:57","modified_gmt":"2015-08-06T17:44:57","slug":"sew-the-10-pocket-clarissa-bag-with-zippers-flaps-and-ipad-pocket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyimprovisations.com\/sew-the-10-pocket-clarissa-bag-with-zippers-flaps-and-ipad-pocket\/","title":{"rendered":"Sew the 10 Pocket Clarissa Bag with Zippers, Flaps, and iPad Pocket"},"content":{"rendered":"
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7 of the pockets are inside the home sewn bag<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Even though I didn’t want to undo<\/strong> the handles on my first Clarissa bag<\/a><\/span>\u00a0(from the book:<\/em> Bags–The Modern Classics<\/a><\/span>\"\"by Sue Kim)<\/em>, I felt the need to make another one right away. I cut it out at the same time as I cut out the pleated wristlet purse<\/a><\/span>, and out of the same fabric as that dainty purse for the outside. \u00a0The lining was going to be a more flamboyant bouquet of flowers. \u00a0It was going to be the first bag in this series that I made for myself.<\/em> \u00a0And it was going to have LOTS of pockets!<\/p>\n

You might say I went into a pocket making frenzy.<\/strong> \u00a0I made 2 rows of simple open-top pockets for one side of the lining. \u00a0All that needs to be done for each pocket of this type is to sew (right sides together)<\/em> 2 pieces of fabric that are the same size, but leave one little space for turning. \u00a0Then, turn it right side out, press, and edge stitch the 2 sides and the bottom to the lining (before constructing the bag)<\/em>. \u00a0If you place the section that you left open along the bottom or sides, you can simply sew it closed when you attach it to the lining. \u00a0I like to make these kind of long, so that I can then divide them by sewing them to the lining in a couple of other places, parallel to the side seams. \u00a0It gives me “a rack” of open-top pockets.<\/p>\n

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sturdy zipper pocket for homemade bags<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The other side of the lining got a medium sized zipper pocket.<\/strong>\u00a0 The only color of zipper I had left that came close to coordinating with the lining was bright turquoise, but, since I was aiming for bright and happy, this was acceptable. \u00a0I still like the method I used for the zipper pocket on the first Clarissa bag. \u00a0I explained that some when I wrote about the first Clarissa bag, but I will do it more thoroughly in this post.<\/p>\n

I have enjoyed learning how to make<\/strong> the insert zipper pocket<\/a><\/span> and the zipper partition pocket (as Lisa Lam refers to it in her book:<\/em> The Bag Making Bible<\/a><\/span>\"\") \u00a0The insert pocket seems the best for a more sleek look, or will be small and you know you will only put light weight items in it. \u00a0Most of my bags will have heavy use. \u00a0The zipper pocket that I have adopted based on what I learned making the Urban Carryall bag<\/a><\/span>, is held together more strongly at the ends of the zipper and the side seams.<\/p>\n

The sturdy zipper pocket can be thought of<\/strong> as a pocket that is pre-made, then sewn to the bag, lining, or wherever you want it. \u00a0The zipper will be able to open all the way across the top section of the pocket (which the zipper in the insert zipper pocket cannot<\/span> do)<\/em>. \u00a0The extra layers of fabric reinforce the pocket.<\/p>\n

You will want to begin by deciding how big you want your pocket to be.<\/strong> \u00a0I always lay the bag or lining out flat, before I have made darts or other seams. \u00a0Then I measure the space where I want the pocket,<\/span> making sure to plan on leaving enough fabric along the bag\/lining edges for working with other seams. \u00a0You will need 5 pieces of fabric cut,<\/span> plus a couple of small scraps to reinforce the zipper. \u00a0(I have been using 1\/2 seam allowances, which would need to be added to your measurements)<\/em>:<\/p>\n