No-Tab Rounded End Zipper Installation With Free (Easy) Pencil Case Pattern - An OKSew Skill Builder

In this Skill Builder tutorial we will be installing a zipper with no tabs and sewing a simple lined pencil case (measurements provided, no need to print a pattern). This style of zipper allows for a wider opening pouch, and can be an easier method of zipper installation as it relies less on having the correct length of zipper. This pencil case pattern does not require top stitching, though we will be under stitching our linings. It is an extremely fast, beginner friendly pattern and great for batch sewing and market preparation. The finished size is 8" wide by 3.75" tall (20.3cm x 9.5 cm) Thank you for being part of the OKSew community! You can best support my work by liking, commenting and sharing my content. It is important to me that the information I provide is readily available to everyone, which is why I have chosen to continue to provide my patterns and tutorials for free to anyone who wishes to access them. However, I have been getting more requests regarding sending additional support to OKSew so while never expected, it is now possible to send a one time gift directly to me via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/oksew My exterior and lining fabrics are quilting weight cotton woven. My exterior is from Cotton and Twirls Custom Fabric and is interfaced with profuse from Wawak and stabilised with fusible Thermolam Plus. My lining is Kona quilting cotton interfaced with Pellon p44f non-woven fusible interfacing. The fabric in the cover photo is Mon Cheri by Riley Blake, I purchased mine from My Handmade Space. Measurements: Exterior - 9" wide x 8" long (22.9 cm x 20.3 cm) Lining - (2) pieces, 9" wide x 3.75" long (22.9 cm x 9.5 cm) Stabiliser - 8" wide x 7" long (20.3 cm x 17.8 cm) My zipper is size 5, and is 12" long (30.5cm). This video will help with applying your zipper pull to zipper by the yard:    • Get Your Pulls On! - Mastering zipper by t...   OKSew Favourite Things: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This means I may receive a commission if you click on a link and make a purchase, at no extra cost to you: https://www.amazon.com/shop/oksew/lis... Follow OKSew here:   / oksew474     / oksew474   Join the OKSew Facebook group:   / 716090023979148   00:00 Introduction 00:40 Required materials 00:56 Measurements 01:33 Tapering lining for a snug fit 02:12 Marking materials for accuracy 03:18 Installing zipper 06:04 Understitching lining 08:20 Sewing the exterior side seams 11:55 Sewing lining seams 16:35 Rounding the zipper corners 17:55 Closing the lining