April 16, 2013

tutorial tuesday. lined zipper pouch.

 
I can't stop making these zippered pouches!  They are so much fun and make wonderful gifts.  Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day, birthday, etc.  You name it!
Oh!  And especially when you fill them with a treat!




                   (images used with permission from Anna - thanks Anna!)

Truth be told, I was terrified of zippers.  I know, you would think I would be afraid of spiders or something harmful like that.  But nope.  Zippers did it for me.  
That is until I ran across Anna's fabulous tutorial for her Zakka inspired pencil pouch.  Each step is laid out with wonderful pictures and easy to understand instructions.  for my above pouch I used the same method, only adjusted it to the size of pouch I was making.

Another nice thing, is I have been able to use Anna's method for installing a zipper in other things as well.  The back of my charm square pillow has a zipper.  The pillow cover is lined and can easily be removed to wash when needed.
No more fear of zippers!  Thanks Anna for your tutorial! 

12 comments:

  1. JocelynApril 16, 2013

    Cute pouches! I have fear of zippers too.....and spiders & various other bugs as well. :)

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  2. DeborahApril 16, 2013

    Thanks so much for the link. Even though I've sewn with zippers, the process comes slowly for me.Your pouch is adorable!

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  3. CherylApril 16, 2013

    Thise are such cute pouches. I have pouches for my two little ones on my list of things to do to hold their markers. I have used invisible zippers on pillows, but I still fear the regular zipper.

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  4. SandyApril 16, 2013

    I had a fear of zippers too until I made my first pouch like this - it was so easy! Now my big fear is buttonholes!

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  5. Amy, a redeemed sheepApril 16, 2013

    I love making them, too. I am ever so grateful for all those who have shared tutorials on how to install zippers. =)

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  6. Sewn With GraceApril 16, 2013

    I am afraid of zippers and spiders!!!

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  7. Kathleen GraceApril 16, 2013

    I am only afraid of spiders;>) But, even though I do install zippers, they still make me hesitate and I don't do it unless I have to. I'm going to pop over and see if I can pick up any pointers. Cute pouches, and they are so useful!

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  8. vintage greyApril 16, 2013

    Cute zipper pouches! Those zippers always get me, but I guess with practice it gets easier! Have a wonderful week! xo Heather

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  9. debbie @ happy little cottageApril 16, 2013

    The "Z" word! I avoid patterns with them, but those pouches are so cute!!

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  10. Nanette MerrillApril 16, 2013

    Isn't it great how we learn from others. Your pouches are so cute.

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  11. donnaApril 16, 2013

    Your pouches are so cute. Thank you for sharing the tutorial.
    Hugs
    donna

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  12. kathy-oApril 19, 2013

    I'm still terrified of zippers - maybe, just maybe, I'll give this a go!

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