Make a travel pocket

Step 2 Cut out the pocket.

Fold the larger piece of fabric right sides together, to make a rectangle 10" by 18".

Place a plastic coathanger on the folded fabric so that the "shoulders" of the hanger are about 1/2" below the folded edge of the fabric.

Using a fabric pencil draw your cutting lines following the slope of the hanger across the shoulders. When you reach the ends, draw a line down to the bottom of the folded fabric to make a pocket which will be about 9" deep when you are finished. Cut out both front and back together. Cut the two pieces apart at the top by cutting along the fold line.

Press under 1/4" on each long edge at the bottom. Place the long zipper right side up on the table, and position the two pieces of fabric either side, just letting the zipper teeth show. The start of the zipper tape should be even with the fabric on one side. Don't worry if it's too long and sticks out at the other end. Baste or pin. Stitch (using a zipper foot) about 1/8" from each folded edge.
If your zipper is too long, just cut it off even with the fabric after you have stitched it.

(I'm sorry this image is fuzzy - I didn't notice until after I finished the project - but it gives you the idea.