
One thing I wanted to talk about was the zipper technique that Sara uses for the Dogwood pouches.
One caveat: I am not a zipper expert, though I have added a lot of zippers to various bags. I don’t know if this is a common technique or if Sara devised it.
The basic idea is to measure from the end of the zipper twice in equal intervals and mark the two lines. The pattern was very clear that you needed a certain sized zipper – or to trim your zipper to a certain size. Then you fold the zipper 90 degrees and sew as the photo shows. I don’t know if the interval matters and I don’t know if the size of the zipper matters. This is the first time I have seen this technique. I might ask in the Sew Sweetness group, but we’ll see. I’d love to be able to incorporate it into other types of pouches.

The thing I like about it is that it makes for a very neat finish once the bag is done. In the photo, you can see that the end of the zipper is encased in the seam. Not only does this look good, but it reduces bulk in the seam.