edited to add: I'm getting alot of questions about working with the vinyl and the zippers.. I'll post a more detailed tutorial this week***
Sydney last week need a new pencil bag NOW!! I don't know quite what the urgency was but I was not in the mood to make a trip to Target... I talked her into letting me make one for her.
I'd post a tutorial, but there is an excellent one here, at Skip to my Lou...
Before I sewed the pouch I applied iron on vinyl to all 4 pieces, I figured that would help with keeping it clean since it will be full of pens/pencils... I also added her name with my embroidery machine.
(back, inside is just the same)
I've been making these a lot lately, and have quite the stash of colored zippers, they are a cute, quick and easy gift. The best part is they can be made in any size just alter the tutorial to what you need.
You can make,
diaper/wipes cases
make up bags
sketch book carriers
pencil pouches
travel pouches
coin pouch (I made one with a 4" zipper for my oldest, laminated it too... made a perfect coin pouch).
Sew a ribbon into the side seam and make a cute little clutch!
Or what about using some cute boy fabric and making them for hot wheels, legos or baukugans?
We got 8" of snow today with more expected over night!!! We are stuck... I am trying really hard to sew and not let the "blahs" get to me... but the icky, sunless, gloomy weather is definitely zapping a bit of my creative juices...
It's killing me not to show you a photo of my new purse pattern... it's my favorite by FAR! 2 friends saw it and are buying fabric to make one... I also talked to Traci last weekend and she has the CUTEST thing planned to list in the shop..
Watch for a shop update soon!
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SOOOOO cute!
Cuter than anything you could have gotten at Target anyway!!
I can't wait to figure this one out. Thanks. Hang in there, I think we're all getting into a winter blues state of mind.
Iron on Vinyl? I din't know there was such a thing! How nifty! Where do you buy it? I LOVE visiting your blog ~ so inspirational, crafty and fun!
A lovely week to you!
I can't get the link to the tutorial to work - can you give me the blog address?
Can you tell us where to buy the vinyl and cute zippers! What a great idea!
What a cute little bag! That would be a great party favor!
Melissa! I love your blog! Such great ideas--i can't wait to try some of them. Are you going to put a blog button on here, so i can put it on my blog? :) Thanks! Meridyth Harrison
Thank you for the inspiration! I will add that tutorial to my blog list. We have had just a dusting of snow, but are miserable. John rode is bike to school this morning...19 degrees! I am looking forward to seeing the new bag. ~Kelly
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That is awesome! Thanks for the link to the tutorial! I'm going to go buy zippers and make some of these! So cute! Jenn
BEAUTIFUL!! I am not a wonderful sewer-fair at best. Any idea for a soft-sided "notebook" of sorts with clear pockets that would hold the cuttlebug embossing folders?! I would LOVE something like that that would fit in the Big Shot Dr. Bag...willing to BUY something like that...HINT HINT HINT! Blessings, Sharon
Hello, this is too cute! I was wondering what kind of embroidery machine you have? I am looking at getting one soon.
Thanks!
really cute! i have been looking for that iron on vinyl for weeks...where did you get it?
yess... way cuter than anything you could have ran and gotten... plus its frim you! I saw this one yesterday and thought of you...
http://www.soulemama.com/soulemama/2010/02/to-keep-in-touch.html
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