These are what you'll need, a 12 inch zipper, print cotton fabric with medium weight interfacing, another fabric for lining( here i used solid red cotton fabric ) with or without interfacing, lace for adding details (optional).
this shows you how to apply zipper in between two fabrics.
sew along where i pin, baste or one would use sewing tape.
like this.
Turn it over and topstitch, this way you can keep the lining stuck onto the zipper. and do the same for the other side.
sew along the side with half inch allowance.
to hide the raw edge using bias tape to cover it up.
like this
then it should look like this. this way it also gives some body to the bag.
do the same way in four corners.
load it up with your holiday goodies...... candy, hand lotions, lipstick, toys for kids.
