Sunday, August 12, 2012

Another Triple-Zip

I promised you a tutorial a few weeks ago, when I made my first Triple-Zip Pouch, and you know - tutorials aren't that easy to do! I had alot of photos of the process from #1, and even some pretty detailed notes. But not quite detailed enough.
So Saturday night, later than I should have started a new project, I did. Glancing into my stash closet for something that would inspire me, I found fat-quarters of Violet Craft's Madrona Road. Luckily I had zippers on hand that coordinated well enough. (Thank you, zipit!)
And so I made another Triple-Zip, following my previous notes, and taking photos along the way again. So I'll share all that with you shortly, with one bit of caution: this isn't an every-detail-cut-and-dried, photo-of-every-single-step kind of tutorial. But it's close, and the most important info definitely is there. Just don't make this the first zip pouch you've ever made. Promise me, and you'll be fine.
Saying that, it isn't that the Triple-Zip is that difficult, it just has a few steps that are more complicated than the average single-zip. But honestly, once you get it, you've got it. And hopefully, I've done most of the mind-twisting work for you!

Triple-Zip Pouch :: A Tutorial

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21 comments:

  1. Auntie EmAugust 12, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    Wonderful tutorial. I appreciate how much time it takes to put one together.

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  2. RachelAugust 12, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    What lovely summer colors!

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  3. Danih03August 13, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    how cute this is.And just in time for school! I must make one!

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  4. elizabethAugust 13, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    Thank you for the tutorial, Debbie! I will have to give it a try soon : )

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  5. Sandra :)August 13, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Thank you for a fabulous tutorial - I tried to write one once - it's a HUGE amount of work, so I always appreciate the effort that goes into posting one! I love making zipper bags, and I love finding new versions, so I can't wait to try this one out :) Jennie @ zipit is fabulous to work with - I get my zippers from her too :)

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  6. ApplePieAugust 13, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Very nice, thanks for the tutorial! It's very helpful (: I followed you and I just started a blog, it's dutch. But you could use translate of course. Following would mean alot to me! (I have a blog hop atm)
    http://likearolemodel.blogspot.com

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  7. CandiceAugust 13, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    SOOOO cute!! I will have to try my hand at a triple zip now :) I am sure your directions are wonderful!!

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  8. Lucy | Charm About YouAugust 13, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    How brilliant!! I love that one, Madrona Road looks awesome. The zip colours are fab too!

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  9. CherieAugust 13, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Jumps up and down! I have those fabrics too! I'll pop over and grab the tutorial =D

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  10. KirstenAugust 13, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    Such pretty fabrics in the pouch Debbie - and thanks for the tutorial too!

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  11. the gathering girlsAugust 14, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    very nice and thanks for the tutorial!

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  12. SaraAugust 14, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    Be still my heart! Adore Madrona Road and what a perfect project to show some off! great work:)

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  13. AnonymousAugust 14, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    So cute. I love the fabric.

    Saturday was fun, thanks for sitting so we could have Rachel!

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  14. Heather D.August 14, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    Ooh, I really like this one. The colours are great, very summery. Off to check out the tutorial...

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  15. JeanetteAugust 14, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Love the colors too, and I can picture my girls liking this pouch with all the little zippers to put their special things in.

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  16. ShawnAugust 14, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    Cute zipper pouch! Orange is my favorite color :) I'll be sure to ck out the tutorial.
    Shawn@studio57artz.blogspot.com

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  17. BendingPins.comAugust 17, 2012 at 2:57 AM

    Love your tripple zippy, must try one!

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  18. tartankiwiAugust 17, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    Tutorials are a lot of work, but they are totally worth it! Great job.

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  19. Melissa CorryAugust 17, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    Wow!! Three zippers, that is intense. And yes, tutorials are a ton of work. I don't think anyone realizes how much work they are to put together until they have actually done one. Your tutorial is fabulous and there are so many people, including me, that so appreciate it!!!

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  20. NicoleAugust 19, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Wow, Debbie, you have mastered the zipper! Thanks for the tutorial! Writing a tutorial is a ton of work. Thank you for sharing your know-how with us.

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  21. KatiSeptember 26, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    I love this pouch, especially in these fabrics! So cute and functional.

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