I like to pretend that I know my way around a sewing machine. I've been using one since I was about 8 years old, after all. There is this one thing, though, that I've never done and kind of hate to admit.
I've never sewn a zipper.
Gasp!
Oh wait, we're talking about sewing. It's not that dramatic.
But alas, it's true. I've been intimidated by zippers for some reason for another. But it's time to be a big girl and figure it out so I can make clutches and pillows and dresses. My crafty friend and former neighbor, Nicole, was sweet enough to drive all the way out to the burbs and teach me her ways.
It was pretty simple. A couple of rectangles of sturdy fabric, a couple of rectangles of felt, thread, and a zipper.
Pin it up.
Quilt a couple of rectangles for stability.
Make a cool chevron pattern because we're cool like that.
And sew in the zipper.
OK, I skipped the photos of the actual zipper step. That's because you need to click here for the full tutorial. Give credit where credit's due. We skipped the gathering part and just sewed 2 rectangles together.
I can see 2 years into my future, sending sweet Henry to Kindergarten with an awesomely color coordinated pencil pouch/lunchbox/backpack combo. The other moms are going to hate me, aren't they. Ah, screw them. These pouches are adorable.
Thanks Nicole for getting me past my irrational fear of zippers.
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