Box Zip Bags with Shaerie Mead

an easy way to work with zippers.

Box Zip Bags
  • 8 video lessons
  • 49 minutes of class content
  • Streaming access on desktop and mobile browsers
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee
Zippers add sophistication to your handmade projects, but they don’t have to add complication. Learn an easy way to work with zippers in Box Zip Bags with Shaerie Mead. Shaerie has been making sewing simple for students at Sew L.A. since 2005. In this beginner-friendly class, she’ll show you how to make a travel bag – the easy way. You’ll learn about:
  • Interpreting a pattering
  • Cutting and preparing fabric
  • Working with a zipper foot 
  • Sewing seams and box corners
  • Turning and finishing a bag
You’ll learn how to cut and prep all the components of the bag including the fabric, lining, and interfacing. Shaerie will also offer tips on giving your corners a crisp look. If zippers intimidate you, don’t miss your chance to learn the foolproof method for making them work in Box Zip Bags with Shaerie Mead.

Course Instructor

Shaerie Mead

Shaerie Mead

Shaerie Mead is the owner of Sew L.A., a sewing classroom and creative workspace located in Los Angeles.
  • Susan H. Jul 3, 2022

    Looking forward to making a few of the bags. Great for travel and art supplies.

  • Jaime B. Jan 30, 2021

    This was such a fun class and I felt so confident once I finished the box zip bag! I just bought the class last week and I've already finished two larges. I had been wanting to learn how to sew a zipper for a while and this class was a perfect choice. I love the instructor, she's easy to follow and doesn't use weird, hard to understand terms. And she defines things that might be unknown. THANK YOU, SHAERIE!

  • Amy C. Sep 28, 2019

    I haven't sewed since I was a kid so this was a great refresher! She is a good instructor, clear and concise.

  • H. Apr 13, 2016

    I'm a brand new sewer and this was extremely easy to follow. The tips (like the blue tape tip) were very helpful!

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