I decided to make a zipper pouch to hold all my new pens in. Today I thought I would share how you can make your own. I hope you enjoy this tutorial you can always use fabric instead of making your own for the zipper pouch diy. And there are lots of really good tutorials on the web. As a matter of fact I did a round up to share with you of some of my favorites and it’ s posted below at the end of this post! Not only did I decide to make the zipper pouch I decided to use my permanent markers to make my own fabric. This is an easy process and I will share that too!
Whose ready to get their craft on today?
It’s easier than you think!
How to make your own printed fabric with permanent Markers;
Grab some pre-washed muslin fabric (I cut 4 pieces approximately 13 x 22″ each) preferably pressed & your permanent markers. Then create your design. Don’t worry about being perfect, if you get bleed lines incorporate it into the design. Use a light hand by not pressing hard onto the fabric which will help keep it from bleeding. Once done press with a iron to heat set. Protect your iron by covering fabric with waxed paper. Your done!”
How to make and assemble the zipper pouch;
Now for the sake of easy viewing I added these 6 steps into a collage (click to see full size)
- zipper size 9-13″ will be perfect
- 1. Lay right side fabric face down, place lining on top then iron back a seam (do this twice) Now with right side fabric faced down on table pin (or hand baste) your zipper to each side in place. (zipper pull facing down to table)
- 2.When you flip it over it should look like this image. Then sew your zipper into place.
- 3.Pull open zipper slightly, fold fabric in half right sides together, pin and sew around all sides meeting zipper area that is already sewn. (this is why you need zipper slightly open) Now turn it inside out. Check sewing, clip edges and corners.
- 4.To create a boxed bottom fold corner as shown and pin
- 5.Check placement to make sure seams match
- 6.Then sew a straight line across ( you can trim or tack extra fabric on the inside)
- If you need to wash it use cold water, wash separately on gentle or hand wash (you may use warm water but, bleeding may occur).
- Now toss in your pens, grab your paper, go have fun!
- Oh, and if you’d like some other projects and to
win a set of your own penscome enter for your chance right here! Sorry the giveaway is over but, you can still see the post! - In case you need how to see to add in a zipper how to
Hope you are able to make one of your own zippered pencil- pen pouch and create your own fun fabric designs. If you use this tutorial be sure to share what you made with me at my weekly party, via comments or by a link or by emailing me. I’d love to see it!
Related Zipper Pouch And DIY posts you may enjoy:
- 10 Zipper and Non Zipper Pouches DIY s and Tutorials
- Wide Mouth Zipper Pouch
- Easy DIY Improvement Projects
Have you made a zipper pouch or created your own fabric designs?
Classes you can take for improving your sewing that are online:
- All-you-can sew video workshops on creativebug.com 3 subscription models: 1 month, 3 month, & 6 months!
- Sewing Studio
- Sew Sturdy Travel Organizers
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Paula J says
July 15, 2013 at 5:40 pmThis is so cute!!
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Theresa Huse says
July 17, 2013 at 6:39 amHi Paula, Thanks for stopping by & for your comment. Glad you like it.
T'onna says
July 15, 2013 at 8:18 pmWhat a great idea!!!! Designing your own fabric sounds fun. Your design is really cute! I found you via the Social Sunday blog hop.
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Theresa Huse says
July 15, 2013 at 8:59 pmHi T’onna, Thanks for stopping by & leaving me a comment. I’ll be sure to drop by soon. It is fun & I really did this one pretty quick just to share how. Glad you like it. Thank you!
Winnie says
July 16, 2013 at 5:54 amThis is soooooooooo creative of you !
I love your idea and I LOVE the result
BEAUTIFUL !!
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Theresa Huse says
July 17, 2013 at 12:57 amHey Thanks Winnie!
sharonfutrellhodge says
July 16, 2013 at 6:52 pmReally neat! Woo…I hate working with a zipper. That was my least favorite skill in school. However, once you get past that part, it seems pretty simple and cute!
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Theresa Huse says
July 17, 2013 at 1:00 amHi Sharon, Thank you. They can be a bit tricky at first. I am no expert. I think I’ll share a link list of some good tutorials for them soon. Trick use zipper foot, makes it easier: unzip zipper part way down, then as you get to zipper stop & zip it up (keeping needle where your at) then continue sewing. Hope that makes sense for any newbies.
Leslie @ House on the Way says
July 17, 2013 at 11:38 amI love this project! Such a great idea! I’d like to invite you to share it at my Twirl & Take a Bow party. Have a great day!
Leslie
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Theresa Huse says
July 17, 2013 at 6:06 pmThanks Leslie, I’ll be sure to try & pop by!
Christine aka happyvballgirl says
July 18, 2013 at 6:08 pmWow! Just LOVE the fabric you designed and the pouch you sewed. Pinning to try later! stopping by from the All Things Pretty linky.
Christine 🙂
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Theresa Huse says
July 19, 2013 at 5:27 pmHi Christine, Thanks! Glad you like it & thank you for pinning. Hope you do get to try it.
Cathy says
July 19, 2013 at 1:48 amI would love for you to share and link up at my weekly TGIF Link Party if you haven’t already this week. Your favorite posts, most popular, recent or new! The party is open every Thursday night and closes Tuesday’s at midnight. Followed by (Not SO) Wordless Wednesday! http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/.
I would be honored if you join us and follow to stay connected Have a wonderful week!
Hugs, Cathy
holly says
July 19, 2013 at 9:25 pmCool! Thank you for spreading JOY and sharing at the Oh What a HAPPY Day party.
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Theresa Huse says
July 19, 2013 at 11:37 pmHi Holly, Thanks for coming by for a visit. Happy to visit, it’s been awhile.
Katherines Corner says
July 22, 2013 at 3:09 amwhat a fun idea! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Hop xo
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Theresa Huse says
July 22, 2013 at 6:53 amHi Katherine, Thanks for dropping by.
Leslie @ House on the Way says
July 22, 2013 at 8:51 pmStop by House on the Way tomorrow to see your zipper pouch featured! Have a great week.
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Theresa Huse says
July 23, 2013 at 4:52 amAh, Thanks Leslie! I sure will! I appreciate the feature! All my best!!
Noreen says
July 28, 2013 at 9:35 pmWhat a fun idea for designing your own print, and the pouch looks easy!
Theresa Huse says
July 30, 2013 at 6:26 amHi Noreen, Once you get the hang of switching out feet & sewing the zipper with a zipper foot it is easy. Hope you make your own!
Susie@homemaker-mom.com says
July 30, 2013 at 3:44 amThat looked like even I can do it! I am not good at sewing but I think I can try that! Thank you for teaching me! I am stopping by from Inspire Me Monday Blog Hop. I look forward to your visit at http://www.homemaker-mom.com/2/post/2013/07/old-boxes-with-a-new-purpose.html. Happy creating!
Theresa Huse says
July 30, 2013 at 6:27 amHi Susie, I hope you do give it a try. Just take it slow when sewing the zipper & you’ll be fine. I shared a few good how to zipper videos you can reference too.