How do you’re feeling about stitching zippers? They actually make me so nervous that I do not assume I’ve ever (till now) sewn one on a machine. I’ve hand sewn them, however that is completely different. However Missouri Star Quilt Co. sells Fancy Zips which have cute little designs and so they go on the surface, and that felt much less intimidating to me.
Now, let me begin by saying that I am an MSQ Accomplice, which suggests they ship me issues and I’ve an affiliate hyperlink, and generally I get to supply particular reductions or giveaways from them. So this undertaking is absolutely because of them, though I selected all of the supplies and the sample.
I obtained a pack of Fancy Zips first, then I discovered their Fancy Zip Journey Tote. I feel they’ve a video for making this too, however I obtained the printed sample. I desire written directions with images or illustrations as a result of that is how I be taught and course of issues.
Then I discovered this SUPER cute cheater print with hexagons. That is from Riley Blake’s Bloomberry line by Minki Kim. I find it irresistible. And the liner is from the Spring Gardens line (which I obtained a lot earlier this 12 months).
One of many issues I examine this sample is that zipping and unzipping was slightly tougher as a result of you must maintain the bag ultimately whilst you do this. So I had an concept!
Because the exterior could be all hexagons, what if there was slightly hexagon tab at every finish? And what if I added a face to make it very a lot “me”? By no means thoughts that I used to be already stitching a zipper like this for the primary time. I needed to make the undertaking my very own! And I did.
Simply to be clear, I needed to sew the zipper twice. And it is nonetheless slightly funky. First I sewed too near the sting after which I sewed not shut sufficient. Or perhaps the stitching was in the proper spot, however the cloth edge wasn’t.
At any price, I made the factor and I find it irresistible and I am so glad to have the little hexagon tabs. So I am sharing them with you right here so you possibly can add them too!
First, thread-baste 4 1-inch EPP hexagons.
These linen hexagons had been truly prepped like this on my Completely happy Hexagons templates and simply sitting in my EPP field. Yay, previous me!
Take away the paper templates, and if you would like, sew a face on one or two of the hexagons. I used my basic little smiley.
Subsequent, sew two hexagons collectively, again to again. Do that once more with the remaining two hexagons. I used three strands of embroidery floss and working sew.
Put aside the hexagons and begin making the journey tote, following the sample directions.
After stitching within the zipper, however earlier than you sew the ends collectively, place a hexagon between the layers at every finish of the zipper. The entrance (face aspect) ought to face the zipper, with the highest of the hexagon aligned with the uncooked cloth edges.
End stitching the bag, following the directions as written.
And now you may have a Fancy Zip Journey Tote with completely satisfied little tabs to carry whilst you open and shut it! There are nonetheless instances after I find yourself grabbing the bag a bit to complete zipping, however that is principally on account of my stitching points. Critically. Why is machine stitching nonetheless so onerous for me? Ha!
It is okay. I additionally nonetheless find it irresistible. Particularly after I could make a cute bag like this!
And for me, the actual take a look at of a sample (stitching or in any other case!) is “would I make it once more?” The reply is sure. I completely would make this once more. I might make this for items and I might attempt modifying it in different methods too. To not point out, I’ve extra of those zippers to make use of!
If you would like to make one, head to Missouri Star Quilt Co. (affiliate hyperlink), the place you will discover all of the supplies you will want. Seek for “Fancy Zip Journey Tote” and you’ll select between the printed and digital variations, and try the video displaying it coming collectively!
What would you carry in your tremendous cute tote?