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Sewing: Exposed Zipper Bag
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Exposed Zipper Bag

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Sushi bag
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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Beginner Serging: Machine Basics & Techniques »

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Category: Sewing

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Whimsical, Cute


Materials

cotton, fusible fleece, polyester zipper

What was your inspiration?

This is a fun project to use up small pieces of fabric or fat quarters.

What are you most proud of?

I am proud of all things that I handmade.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

After doing a few of these, I realized that you don't need to serge the zipper to the bag; you can just sew using a straight stitch from the sewing machine as the zipper is encased between the layers of the outer fabric, fleece, and lining. You can still serge this part if you want, but you can save on thread. I serged the rest of the bag. I still having some trouble centering the tab when sewing up the sides. I must be mismarking the center or fabric shifts as I am sewing.

 

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Amy Alan on craftsy.com
Amy Alan
Craftsy Instructor
Dec 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
You are a bag-making machine! They look great. To help with the tabs moving, sometimes I'll use two pins to hold it in place right next to the zipper. These two pins will only go thru the tab and the zipper side of the bag. It really helps it to stay put so it doesn't shift.