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Sewing: exposed zipper bags
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exposed zipper bags

square pouches

square pouches

Learn It

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

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Functional

For: Home

Style: Cute


Materials

Any fabric I could find in the house - including a tea towel and a table cloth...... I bought a handful of long zips at a flea market. As it is not so easy here to find fusible fleece, I used non-fusible which I basted to the outer fabric first.

What was your inspiration?

After making one of these as a course exercise, I found them so handy that I wanted more of them to keep various items together and at hand. Turns out they are great for recycling all sorts of of things like old curtains, shirts, etc. I have made some for Christmas to fill with goodies and give as presents.

What are you most proud of?

I make every pouch in a different coloured fabric, which means I have become a lot slicker at threading my overlocker! I do not find that a chore anymore.

 

4 comments

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Phillippa on craftsy.com
Dec 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
These really are lovely! I am new to serging and am so enjoying Amy's class. I look forward to making some of these darling zipper bags.
Amy Alan on craftsy.com
Amy Alan
Craftsy Instructor
Dec 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
You did a wonderful job- these are beautiful! It looks like none of your curtains or tea towels will ever be safe again! I've been known to cut up a shower curtain or two for my projects as well.
Champys on craftsy.com
Dec 19, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Amy - I just can't stop making them! I really want to move on to do the scarf.......perhaps after Christmas :-). Thank you for this course, I used to be a little wary of my serger, but I'm much more confident now. Great fun!
Amy Alan on craftsy.com
Dec 19, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm so happy to hear that! :)