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Sewing: Janet's zipper bag
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Janet's zipper bag

Front of bag

both zippers
top metal zipper
inside the bag
Front of bag
Front quilted zipper pocket

Learn It

This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Bag-Making Basics: Reversible Tote & Zipper Pouch »

Instructions

I cut 2 and 1/2 inch squares out of bottom corners of bag so it would sit up if full.

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Casual


Materials

100% cotton 18 inch zipper 7 inch zipper 80% cotton 20% ploy batting

What was your inspiration?

I promised to have a bag sewn for my friend before Christmas. We bought the material last summer. She wanted a closure and I was having a hard time trying to figure out how I would make a closure. This course was the answers I needed. I used a metal zipper for the top as plastic one can break easier. This one should last for awhile.

What are you most proud of?

That I finished the bag and that I can put zippers into bags.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Watch the video and don't be afraid to change the size or shape to your liking or needs!

 

9 comments

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Sabrina S on craftsy.com
Jan 04, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful fabric, and it looks extremely well made! I agree that a zip is a very good idea...
Davesmom on craftsy.com
Jan 04, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
The bag turned out very nice for a first time project. If I were doing another one for me, I would add a couple of zipped pockets inside as well as the outside. This bag is the same color inside and I found it quite dark for me; next time I would choose a lighter fabric to make finding things easier.
Sabrina S on craftsy.com
Jan 04, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
That's all great advice, thank you! I am about to embark on a first project too - but am not too optimistic that it'll turn out quite as well as yours did! Will post when eventually it's done...
Mrs.Parrish on craftsy.com
Dec 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love the fabric, very cute bag!
Davesmom on craftsy.com
Dec 30, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
"Thank you!
Ladymax on craftsy.com
Dec 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
What an inspiration, I will try the zippers. Thanks for sharing your ideas. Your friend should be very pleased with the result.
Davesmom on craftsy.com
Dec 16, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you!
holmar on craftsy.com
Dec 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very nice bag, your friend will be very happy with it! I love a tote bag with a top zip...good idea using the stronger zipper! Very cute print!
Davesmom on craftsy.com
Dec 16, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you for your kind comments.