Friday, February 8, 2019

Zips

In amongst the more involved projects of late have been just a couple of small ones I made as gifts. I used the same pattern for both - Anna/Noodlehead's Open Wide Zippered Pouch, a long-time favorite.

The first was the larger size made using an Essex print from Anna's own Forage collection paired with an Essex Yarn Dyed Classic Woven stripe. Gotta say I love the pairing.



My favorite little detail is the leather zipper tab, which I totally copied from Anna too. Even simpler than a fabric tab, and believe it or not, stitches together so easy. I did use a 90/14 needle and a longer stitch-length just to be sure.


The second was the medium size, and for it I used a cross-weave for the pouch upper, and an Essex Yarn Dyed Classic Woven plaid for the lower section. 


Oh, and a hot pink lining!


Again, I added a leather zipper tab, and since the zipper I used was longer than necessary, and thus trimmed off, I stitched all sides of the pull so the 'unfinished' end wouldn't show.


Just a tad wonky there, but as I like to say.... you can tell it was made by human hands, and I'm ok with that!

7 comments:

  1. I love the touch of the human element. Both look lovely and are sure to be well used!

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  2. Just lovely, there is nothing like a handmade piece of art. x

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  3. Those are beautiful. I adore that fabric.

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  4. Love your fabric choices...very inspiring!

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  5. I love these and that fabric.

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  6. These are both so chic with your fabric choices. And that human element? My dad used to teach us that the warmth and life of a piece comes from the human element.

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  7. Both are lovely. The fabrics and accessories fit together so well. But the second one can definitely come over and live here :)

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