sew together bag (with modifications)

I made yet another sew together bag! (This is my 5th one in less than a year.) It was a gift for my friend Brianne, who had a birthday last week. When I took the photos I had to laugh, because it looks like they were taken in black and white, but don't be fooled, they ARE in full color. That girl loves some gray! :)

I used my friend Steffani's zipper end modifications, which I explain in more detail below. The tab ends makes the assembly a little bit easier...which is welcome! 4 zippers in one pouch is nothing to shake a stick at. This is the first sew together bag that I've made where I didn't break or bend a needle. Practice makes better!

I had fun picking out the fabrics...mixing and matching ones that I knew she would like. I love the little bits of aqua in the pockets--it adds a nice contrast.

This is scrap project # 91/101! Only 10 more to go!

Now, for the modifications...as I said earlier, I learned these from my friend Steffani and are
used here with permission. (Thanks Steffani!)

For each 9" zipper cut a piece of fabric 1 3/4" x 3". (left)
Fold in half lengthwise, then in half again toward the center. (center)
Fold in half again, so the raw edges are hidden inside. Press well. (right)

Take each strip of fabric and cut in half as shown. (bottom)



Cut each 9"zipper down to 8 3/4". Be SO careful after you shorten the zipper. Do not slide the zipper off the end!!! (It's a painful lesson...)

Sew the tab end on as shown.

Do the same thing for the other end of the zipper.

Trim tabs equal to the width of the zipper. Insert zippers according to the pattern directions.

I hope that helps and makes sense! If you have any questions, I will try to answer them in the comments.

 

Oh, and THANK YOU SO MUCH for all your kind comments on my latest quilt. I read and appreciate each and every one! You guys are the best! :)

 

Happy Monday to you!