Atlas Zipper Case Pattern + Supply Recommendations

Meet the Atlas Zipper Case Pattern!

The Atlas Zipper Case is the perfect quilted organizer to keep your items contained and orderly. The inside includes two large slip pockets, one large zipper pocket, and two small zipper pockets that are great for storing sewing supplies, electronics, jewelry, makeup, art supplies, or everyday essentials.

The outside of the Atlas Zipper Case is secured with a zipper closure, keeping everything safe inside.

The Atlas Zipper Case pattern has clear, easy to follow instructions, full color diagrams, and is available as a digital download so you can get sewing right away. You can find the Atlas Zipper Case pattern in my shop HERE.

I get asked all the time about where to find specific supplies, so I thought I’d put together a list of items that I have personally purchased and used for the Atlas Zipper Case (and other bag sewing projects). Many of the products are linked to Amazon, because I know that’s an easy source for a lot of people to purchase items from. Please feel free to check out other options, too, as you can likely find the products elsewhere.

Supply Recommendations:

Zippers:

I recommend using a larger size #4.5 or #5 zipper by the yard for the 30″ zipper needed in the Atlas Zipper Case pattern. Either standard size #3 zippers (like what you’d find at JoAnn or Hobby Lobby) or the larger zippers will work for the three 10″ zippers you need for the pattern. When using larger #4.5 or #5 zippers, I like to use zippers by the yard, as zippers by the yard allow you to cut exactly how much zipper tape you need and usually come with extra zipper pulls to use for additional projects.

By Annie zippers by the yard: Amazon
Sallie Tomato zippers by the yard (I’ve used Sallie Tomato zippers in both size #3 and size #5 and they are both high quality and easy to get the pull back on): Amazon
Metal Look zippers by the yard for a great price (I’ve purchased this brand multiple times and really like them!): Amazon
Zipper Valley Zippers have a great variety of colors and options: Zipper Valley

Vinyl:

Vinyl might feel intimidating to work with, but it’s really not! Once you use it a time or two, you’ll likely wonder why you didn’t try it earlier. I prefer using 16 gauge vinyl, but a thinner 12 gauge will also work well for this pattern. The By Annie vinyl is my favorite brand to use, but I have purchased other vinyl with great success, including from JoAnn Fabrics (likely found on the long rolls by the upholstery fabric) and Amazon. Just check the gauge to make sure it’s not going to be too thick or too thin.

By Annie Vinyl is my favorite brand. It comes in a roll and has a nice weight to it. You can find it at a variety of places including: Fat Quarter Shop, Zipper Valley, and various Etsy shops.
If you’re feeling extra fun, check out Zipper Valley’s selection of printed and colored vinyl! They have such a fun assortment!

Quilting material:

I prefer using Soft and Stable in between my layers as I quilt. Soft and Stable is a foam stabilizer that gives more structure and protection than a regular batting. There are other foam stabilizers (like Pellon Flex Foam) that also work well–just make sure you are getting a big enough piece for your project. You can also use regular batting like Warm and Natural or Hobbs Heirloom batting (these pouches are GREAT for using up batting scraps left over from quilts!).

Soft and Stable: Amazon
Pellon Flex Foam: Amazon. (Pellon Flex Foam comes in 20″ width, so make sure it’s big enough for your project! Also, Pellon Flex Foam has fusible options–I prefer the non-fusible versions, but the fusible work well, too).

Other Sewing Supplies:

Hera Marker for marking straight quilting lines: Amazon
Wonder Binding Clips. (I use these ALL the time to hold things in place while I sew): Amazon
Creative Grids Circle Ruler Set. This ruler set comes with five different sizes and I’ve been surprised by how much I use them!  Amazon link

Please let me know if you have any other requests for supply recommendations. You can always look at my Amazon Favorites page HERE for items that I have purchased and use regularly.

Happy sewing!

Kristina