I was answering a comment on one of my YouTube videos, when in the side bar, there was a video from one of my internet friends. The video is a quilt as you go zipper pouch. After answering the comment, I watched the video.
Typically I am not fond of this type of quilt as you go for quilts, it leaves a baggy backing. But for the outside of a pouch - or maybe for a notebook cover - it is fine as you do a separate lining anyway.
So, I took the leftover ends of the pieced jelly roll strips from making the Bento Box quilt. I grabbed a leftover strip of batting and started.
These are pieces that could have easily been thrown away. But I hate to waste supplies, so they were still in a pile. I started sewing the pieces onto the batting following the general idea of the video. Finally the entire piece of batting was covered. I then quilted it more using straight-ish lines. It was trimmed up into one long strip that was roughly 6 1/4" by 28". That was cut into fourths making four 6 1/4" by 7" pieces. Those pieces were used to make the zipper pouches with some of the zippers I bought in Mexico.
You may have noticed that on the one with the lavender zipper, I used a green zipper pull for a little extra pop of color. I will use these as little gifts or gift bags for small presents. They are not perfect but they are cute and sweet. Zipper pouches are always useful for storing small items.
Do you do zippers? Or are you just a bit afraid of them? I used to be afraid of them. But once I saw how easy it can be, I love using them in pouches and simple "flat construction."
Until Next Time,
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11 comments:
Great use of the scraps!
Love the little zipper bags.
Great job! You quickly sewed up your leftovers and made 4 small gifts. Wonderful! I did notice the green pull on the lavender zippers and wondered about that. Thanks for answering before I asked!
I didn’t avoid zippers when I did sewing, but only managed a few. They came out OK, and even held up! The bags you made are wonderful!
Zippy pouches are one of my go to projects when I need a quick gift. They are so simple, and quick to make. Once you've made one, they aren't so intimidating, right? I love the idea of changing out the color of the zipper pull! What a great way to use up those leftover schnibbles too!
Cute zipper pouches. I've done several zippers, but they always make me hesitate.
I lvoe zippy pouches too, and like you, I hate waste, so yep have made a few with leftovers. These are really bright and happy and I do like the lavender zipper pop!
Wonderful use of scraps - and cute little zipper pouches! I haven't done a zipper in years - but have been meaning to make some pouches - thanks for the reminder - ;))
Those zipper pouches ARE cute and sweet. Perfect use for leftover cut offs. I'm not afraid of zippers but rarely have an opportunity to use them in sewing. I do need some pouches and I recently noticed my daughter can use a pen / pencil bag...hmmmm.
Hi Gene! I stopped by the blog the other day to comment - the day you posted the beautiful veggie pictures. I wrote a long note to you that day and then somehow I deleted the comment. ARGH! Anyway, I used to comment regularly when quilting blogs were everywhere - about 10-15 years ago. I even had a blog (it’s fun to look back at what I was doing). I still follow you through BlogLovin. I haven’t commented in awhile. I do still enjoy seeing what you create in your life. You’ve taken us on a nice journey ❤️ Oh, now I remember- I had wanted to tell you that day that you did a great job on your Mom’s hair! Take care Gene - it’s nice to “see” you here.
Your zippered pouches are cute. The way you quilted them makes me think of mid-century modern art. I enjoy making zippered pouches, but don't do it often enough to remember how to do it without following a tutorial.
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