Before last night, I had never installed a zipper before. At least not that I can remember. I figured it was about time I learned how! So I made a couple little zippy pouches, the perfect size for handbag odds and ends. What fun! I'll be making more of these, for sure!
For my first pouch, I chose to use a cute cotton kitty fabric and some nice linen. The linen was nice to work with, but you need to be careful not to let it stretch out of shape too much. I picked the kitty fabric up sometime last year, probably at Joann's. I thought it was cute then, and I think it's cute now!
For the inside lining (yes it's even lined!), I chose a small gingham check in a sunny yellow color. Gingham makes everything cute.
Because I had so much fun with the first zippy, I decided to make a second one! I chose various prints and created a pieced and quilted exterior.
For the inside, I chose a nice turquoise polka dot print. These pouches are about 4x6" in size, and since they have a bit of padding from the quilted layers, they're a nice size for tossing in a phone or ipod. Can't wait to make more!
Very cute. I'm gonna make one for my teenage daughter for her ipod. Better to have it in something with some padding than just thrown in the backpack.
Posted by: Kris A | January 10, 2010 at 01:32 PM
Those are ever so cute, Anna! And didn't you do a wonderful job "installing" your first zippers?!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | January 10, 2010 at 12:15 PM
These are cute. I adore that kitty fabric (you know me and my cats).
Posted by: Ida | January 10, 2010 at 09:10 AM
Very cute!
Posted by: Elaine | January 10, 2010 at 08:32 AM
I am loving all your sewing projects! I need to get to the city and find some little zippers. Been a LONG time since I sewed a zipper in anything!
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | January 10, 2010 at 07:58 AM
Girl, I can't believe you've never sewn a zipper before. I'm sure there was one in my first home ec project - eek! The little pouches are darling.
Posted by: lacyquilter | January 10, 2010 at 07:23 AM
You did a great job, Anna...these look fab! I haven't sewn a zipper for years...I would need some practice! Your little pouches would be perfect for lots of things!
Posted by: diane (cookiestamper) | January 10, 2010 at 07:20 AM
SOOO cute...is there a tutorial???
Posted by: Deborah | January 10, 2010 at 06:28 AM
Whew! Much easier than the other project. ;) These are neat. Would be handy for things that you don't want to be seen when you open your purse.
Posted by: Shala | January 09, 2010 at 10:55 PM
Well! Those are just adorable Anna...maybe I should try installing a zipper..got a nice sewing machine,,just never got the nerve to try it...thanks for the inspiration...
Posted by: Kellie | January 09, 2010 at 06:49 PM
...and when you make mine, I'd like it in bright cheerful chicken colors and gingham please.
Posted by: Gabriela | January 09, 2010 at 06:47 PM
Oh how inspirational you are! I, too, have never attempted a zipper, but now I guess I should:D
Posted by: Linda B | January 09, 2010 at 03:33 PM
CUTE, CUTE, CUTE, you know my colors! I gave up on zippers, darts, cuffs and sleeves when I bought my first rotary cutter long, long ago. Beautiful job on the new projects. You did do a zipper and that's when we decided elastic waist skirts, etc were the way to go! Remember all those Hawaiian shirts? We don't do button holes anymore either. Love MOM
Posted by: Lori W | January 09, 2010 at 03:12 PM
You are on a roll....
Love these. I would make a few myself.
(But I HATE putting in zippers!)
These are your 1st zippers? You are AWESOME!!!
Have a terrific weekend, hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | January 09, 2010 at 02:59 PM
What a fun little project! The insides are awesome.
Posted by: Jenn | January 09, 2010 at 01:47 PM
You still have my address, right? ;)
Oh! And I forgot to tell ya, we're using some chicken images at TCS for my next Copic class!!
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | January 09, 2010 at 01:01 PM
Awesome! I love the bright interiors! The kitty pattern fabric is very CUTE!
Posted by: Sharli | January 09, 2010 at 12:55 PM
Are you selling these?
Posted by: SueB | January 09, 2010 at 12:46 PM