I've been using my new pattern to make project pouches for gifts and having fun picking out fabrics. The fronts are vinyl below the zippers, so you can see what's in them. They'd also make good pouches for travel toiletries, cords, etc. (For you non quilters, a "project pouch" is where you store all the loose things you need for a sewing project.)
So far I've made these three, all eight inches square.
Here's the pattern. Next I'll make some larger ones, but first I need to get more vinyl. Darn, I'll have to go to a quilt shop!
Here are the backs and zipper bands I've selected for my next batch.
Then there are the zippers -- more color!
I bought these two-toned zippers at the Houston International Quilt Festival at least 15 or 20 years ago because I was so excited about the colors! But they're way too long to cut down for these little bags. I'll probably die with them still in my stash.
Here are the zippers I chose for the new pouches. And there's still binding to select! So much color!
The zipper construction is easy, especially if you have a zipper foot.
I sewed the binding on while watching the news. I like to have "TV projects" on hand so I don't feel like I'm wasting my time in front of the tube.
Have a colorful day
You can buy those little zipper pulls and put them on zipper tape - you can cut those multicolored zippers you have (waaay cool, btw!:) and add a colored pull of your choice to the cut off bit to make them any length you like. Easy to do.
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Thanks Linda! I didn’t know you could do that!
ReplyDeleteColor. Color. Color. So pretty and somewhat exciting. You do have a good eye! So sorry you are forced to go to a quilt shop!! Maybe you could try a hardware store. Our Ace Hardware carries vinyl. Stay cool.
ReplyDeleteThese are great, and of course I love all the colors and patterns! Good way to stay cool and enjoy creating, AND using up stash so you'll have to buy more, lol!
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