Today things got the tiniest bit festive around here. It is nearly that time after all. We are so close to knocking on the first advent calendar door!
I have been looking for stocking filler ideas and after browsing a few pins and tutorials I went for this zip bag tutorial from Noodlehead. I like the idea of the wide opening and there were three different sizes to choose from so perfect for making a few sets of bags. Present idea!

I only have a few zips in stock and so had to match up the fabric with the zip as opposed to the other way round. I had a fat quarter of this gorgeous Robert Kaufman fabric from last year to use up. I cut out the measurements for the medium size bag as I had a 12" zipper.
I have been looking for stocking filler ideas and after browsing a few pins and tutorials I went for this zip bag tutorial from Noodlehead. I like the idea of the wide opening and there were three different sizes to choose from so perfect for making a few sets of bags. Present idea!
I only have a few zips in stock and so had to match up the fabric with the zip as opposed to the other way round. I had a fat quarter of this gorgeous Robert Kaufman fabric from last year to use up. I cut out the measurements for the medium size bag as I had a 12" zipper.
This is a really quick project and so I had it all done in an hour. I had to keep nipping upstairs to the youngster who was adamant she was not having a morning nap, but I still managed to have it all sewn up in about an hours time.
The tutorial is really clear and easy to follow and there is a size chart for the other sizes and also directions for making constrast panels instead of one fabric. The method called for boxed corners and with the medium bag I needed to take off 4" in width. Way too much for my bag! I measured it out but felt sad to be losing so much of my fabric. I wanted more bag for my time so I only snipped off 3" width on each corner. I would even go for less next time. It is still a good size inside but I would like a bit more capacity so will scale that cut down.
The medium size would be a great handbag makeup supply size, or if you are crafty a good travel sewing stash kit.
It has made me think I need to order a few more of those lovely FQ bundles that are out there. I worked out that I could get two of this medium size from one FQ. That is a pretty good stash buster!
Looks great! I'll have to go check out the tutorial.:)
ReplyDeleteMe too! Very cute, Katy
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