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Sewing: Exposed Zipper Bag
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Exposed Zipper Bag

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

Instructions

I learned a lot by sewing this bag.
First: Be sure to take out your pins before they come near the blade! (Don't ask!)
Second: before sewing the edges, make sure the pull tab is lined up with the edge of the fabric (I had to reopen one edge to attach the pulltab properly.
Third: Watch the video. Think. Pin your fabric. Take a close look at it. Rethink. Don't get near your serger ...

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Category: Sewing

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Cute


Materials

cotton quilt fabrics

What was your inspiration?

I had this two fabrics a fellow crafter gifted me and thought they are perfect for the zipper bag.

What are you most proud of?

That, in spite of several difficulties I ran into, I didn't give up and finally managed to sew a nice-looking bag.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

See Instructions.

 

3 comments

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Amy Alan on craftsy.com
Amy Alan
Craftsy Instructor
Jan 04, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful! The fabric and zipper match very nicely. I hope you didn't clip your blade with a pin! Eeek!
Barbara62 on craftsy.com
Jan 04, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
My blade is fine, thank you :) I forgot to take the pin out, so the blade kind of stuck in it. I didn't manage to pull the pin out, but was able to break it and luckily the blade wasn't damaged. I'm amazed by my luck :)
Amy Alan on craftsy.com
Jan 04, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Whew! I'm happy to hear everything is A-okay!