May 14, 2013

The Easiest Ever - Progress

It took me a long time to be willing to attempt a zipper. Diane gave me lesson way back at Sewing Summit 2012 but I still didn't feel comfortable. Well the time has passed and I am ready to tackle this! Thanks to Kim over at Windsor and Main for creating the Easiest Sew Along Ever. You get to decide your own project and actually sewing (instead of just thinking about, planning for, putting on a sewing to do list) a pouch with a zipper in it is mine.

I am using the Perfect Zip Bags pattern by Elizabeth Hartman and a supplemental tutorial by Robie with step by step zipper instructions.  I need both.

Here is what I have gotten done so far:

The zipper tabs:




The front and lining prepared:

And one side of the zipper:
I am making progress.  More to follow on the finish!


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