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Here is the lined zipper pouch I just made. It is an easy quick gift and could be used for holding pencils, small crafts, makeup, lots of things! I did photos while making it and here are some quick instructions. I just made this up on a whim as I went, so you may know of a better way to make one. But mine came out just as I'd hoped, which is rare for trying things a first time. Also this is my second time working with zippers and this was still SUPER easy. So anyway, I'm sharing how I did mine. :)
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2 cut rectangles 11.5" x 10"
9" zipper
After cutting out, place right sides together and sew down the 10" sides.
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The ends of the zipper should fold down under the stitch. Then you reverse your pouch and you are done! If you like tie a piece of ribbon to the zipper (heat the ends of the ribbon with a lighter to seal and prevent fraying). If for a gift, include some crafty stuff like stamp kit, or nice pencils or pens or other appropriate supplies. :)
2 comments:
Sweet! I was just telling myself today that I wanted to make one of these for my sis in law. Thanks!
I was looking for a tutorial on a bag just like this for my kids for when we travel! I want to put their monogram on the outside in felt or fabric... thanks for posting this! Seems super easy!
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