This was in my pile of PiPs. Zippers and I are not friends. I have attempted this pattern once before. It wasn't any easier, faster or more fun the second try. Maybe it's just me.
A completed PiP. I do love the fabric.
Somewhere over the rainbow there is a way to install zippers that look professional and I can understand!
To everyone who responded to my Supremes Casting Call, thank you. I was overwhelmed by the interest and in the process learned of some really terrific new blogs.
~Piecefully, Stephanie
29 comments:
Lovely pouch Stephanie! You did a great job on the zipper!
Mmm this looks very perfect to me! Lovely fabric and fun quilting.
Looks great to me!! I really like the fabric!
I love the fabric also really nice
Somehow I recognize this. I also had a problem installing a zipper in a small bag. Yours look much better than mine!
Gun, Sweden
But your zipper looks professional! And the fabric is so nice!
Looks great to me. I would have applied but figure you would get many offers. Enjoy your evening.
The zipper looks perfect to me and the pouch turned out great.
Lovely fabric too. Is it Amy Butler?
Margaret
Lazy Girl Designs, has patterns for pouches, wallets and purses have very good instructions for an easy way to install a zipper. Really easy. I think you would very happy with any of their designs. You can google their website.I do not work for their company.
Your project turned out really cute.
I think you did a fantastic job.
Glad to hear you might have some more help.
That's as cute as it can be...you did a great job on the zipper! Zippers scare me to death...I see all these cute bags and pouches and love them, but they'll never happen in my house...LOL!
Very professional looking zipper installation, I'd say! Darling fabric, too!
Cheers!
Well...I'm sorry you didn't have more fun the second time around...but your zipper and bag look terrific!
I dont know how a zipper could look any more professional! Cute pouch!
It looks fabulous! You would never know you had difficulty. If we ever meet up, I have a no fail technique for zippers, it could just change your view on zippers.
Ooh, I love those colors, too beaut. I hate working with zips, I prefer to use the iron on velcro on my owl cell phone covers that I've made, one being for my little Tracfone SVC phone for seniors. I have to wear this $15 little phone round my neck for emergencies and really like the phone because of the larger keys and bigger letters on the screen & it costs me $7/month for service.
I've noticed how expensive ipad and nook covers are in the shops so I'm making some orange and pink ones for my daughter. She wants a penguin and fox featured on the covers.
I kinda used that pattern, I did it my way. For the zipper, I used this tutorial, the best I've seen. She has good easy to understand instructions for the zipper.
http://flossieteacakes.blogspot.com/2009/05/lined-zippered-pouch-make-up-bag.html
hey stephanie, i like your little pouch.. at least your pip pile is one less!! enjoy your evening!
From a fellow zipper-phobe, it looks perfect to me!
Looks great! Sometimes zippers just don't like to cooperate. Last time that I had a problem with a zipper, I basted it with my machine and then sewed it. I showed it who was boss and it listened. It worked a lot better than pins.
My zippers look way worse than yours. I have made nearly a dozen pouches and still dont do any better.
Maybe there is hope for us......but i am glad you have the same problem....I thought it was just me.
Very cute little bag! Zippers are fun! I think you haven't come across the right directions yet. ;-) Do you have a zipper foot? Sorry you didn't have fun this time. Maybe three is a charm? ;-)
Have a happy day!
looks great to me! once I gave up making clothes putting a zipper in anything does not appeal to me!
Kathie
When you find that magic tutorial let us know! Everything I make with a zipper definitely looks homemade and not home crafted.
Ugh! I hate zippers too. I think I need to go to zipper school. Your pouch looks like you have graduated from it - good job!
Jenn
I would be happy if I could finish a zipper like yours!
Your zipper looks very well installed. Are you and the zipper now friends?
Such a cute little bag! And your zipper looks fabulous.
Kimberly
I would love to test your patterns BUT what is your e-mail address so I can send you my info? Thanks!
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