Saturday 12 January 2013

Triple zippy trouble

I spent the best part of yesterday wrestling with the construction of a triple zippy pouch. This project has been on my 'to do' list since I saw this post
I had bought some zips on the market and picked out my fabric, so I was all ready for the challenge.
Fabric choices for the Triple Zippy Pouch
And what a challenge it was… I first of all misread the instructions at the point when the order of the lining was stated. My unpicker was in full employment at this point as I had to unpick every seam that had been stitched. I then managed to get the pouch sewn in the correct order and eagerly read how to finish off. At this point my downfall was complete. I sewed and unpicked for a few hours before I gave up as I had an appointment. This was actually a blessing as I had time to rethink the whole process. I never did follow the finishing instructions but I did think that I could tackle the finishing as if it were a conventional zippy pouch. When I returned to the scene of the crime it actually came together in a matter of minutes. The casualty in the whole debacle were the zipper coverings. I decided to lop them off as I couldn't get the whole pouch lined up in the final seams, however it is FINISHED (Phew!).
Below are photos of the finished result...


Triple zippy pouch

Triple zippy pouch

Triple zippy pouch
Now that I have finished one I think that I will be making some more in the near future. I can see many uses for one of these little bags.
Di x

19 comments:

  1. I've been meaning to try this one....but as I suspected it is harder than it looks. Very useful though.

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  2. What a nightmare! It looks great though Di, glad you soldiered on x

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  3. This is so clever! I am frightened of zips - I can never get them right. Maybe that should be another New Year's Resolution - face my fear of zips head on!

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  4. Looks awesome - I'm picking my fabrics as we speak :)

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  5. It might have given you a hard time, but you have mastered it now and it looks lovely Di. It's good to have handy little items like this up your sleeve for all kinds of gifts too!

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  6. It might have given you a headache making it, but it looks great finished. I love your fabric choices.

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  7. It may have caused you grief, but it looks amazing! well done for getting there. And I, too, love your choices of fabric.

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  8. I might have given up in a huff if i was you, well done for the patience, it turned out fabulous. But can we call it a zippy bag, as the word pouch is ick! : )

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  9. ooooo this looks fab - well done you for persevering. x

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  10. It looks great Di, well done for carrying in with it!

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  11. I am in awe of your perseverance, well done, it looks fab.

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  12. brava. I see a show and tell.....

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  13. Well done for sticking with it! It looks brill! Jxo

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  14. I'd love to try making one of these. However, I might just try to wing it :-) If I can't do it I might come back to you and ask for tips.
    Love your fabric choice!

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  15. oooo I like that that looks fantastic and the colours are very pretty!

    Challenge I'd say but you got it well done!

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  16. Love, love, love your triple zippered pouches!!!

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  17. This is lovely! I have made three of these so far and I love them but since I gave them all away it is time to make one for me. Your next one will be so much quicker.

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  18. Totally love this!! Don't think I will b trying it out though!

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  19. Sometimes a bit of thinking space is all we require! Well done - your next will be easy!

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