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Sewing: Exposed zipper bag
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Exposed zipper bag

This wasn't the original design.

Oops. I serger-ed off the zipper pull.
This wasn't the original design.

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Instructions

I was rushing the project (as I often do) and accidentally cut off the part of the (purple) zipper that houses the zipper pull. What to do? I cut out the purple zipper (too lazy to remove the stitches) and created a slightly smaller bag using a black zipper, since I didn't have another purple zipper at hand. It still came out nice, but the original design was nicer. Why do I always feel a need ...
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Category: Sewing

Type of item: Functional

For: Home

Style: Whimsical


Materials

upholstery fabric

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kushami on craftsy.com
Feb 04, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely fabric choice - I don't think anyone will ever know you made a boo boo unless you tell them either :-)
Amy Alan on craftsy.com
Amy Alan
Craftsy Instructor
Jan 23, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Don't feel bad about chopping off your zipper pull. Many of your fellow students have done the same thing! ;) I think the bag looks great with the black zipper, and I'm sure you'll find a good use for your slightly smaller bag. ;)