Make a travel pocket

Step 3 Make the outside pocket

Cut the contrasting fabric into two pieces; 1 1/2" by 10" and 5 1/2" by 10".
You will be inserting the smaller zipper into this to make the outside pocket.

First, fold each long edge in 1/4" and press. Place the 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 end. Baste or pin. Stitch (using a zipper foot) about 1/8" from each folded edge.

Now fold and press the shorter sides under. If your zipper is too long, just cut it off even with the unfolded fabric and fold under.

You will need to mitre the corners. Do this by marking 1/4" in from both sides at the corner. Where the markings intersect, fold the corner in diagonally. Then fold in the sides. This makes the corners neat with no odd pieces poking out.