I've never made anything with a zipper, so I thought I'd give it a try. I just did a very simple pouch and then drew a cat on it with a fabric pen. I like zippers!
Is that just a cotton duck/canvas? I have to admit, I've yet to venture into zipper territory, but you made it seem all the more friendly. And the kids could add their own drawing/name/embroidery to the front! Cute!!! Jenny
Zippers - the greatest invention. We learned how to sew them in to a skirt in the 8th grade. (I'm 61 yo). They can be a little tricky - but once you've done one, you can do 'em forever. What is more fun than a pouch to put favorite things in?
Congratulations on your first zipper! It's a very cool little pouch and I love how the cat looks like he'd be right at home in "Where the Wild Things Are."
Love this! You always have the best things here. I came by to ask if you could include me in the "featured in section" in your blog! http://www.littlemissheirlooms.com/pages/Magazine.htm
Hi there - I've been reading for awhile now. You have such a nice blog, and I'm really motivated to actually follow through with my ideas after seeing the things that you've made.
I had to make a pouch like this after seeing this one. It's such a simple idea, but the bright zipper really packs a punch! Thanks for the inspiration.
Hi Joel, just found your blog and really love it! A pouch like that with a simple cord on both sides of the top(when you close the seam) and the kids can hang them on their neck, mine sure love that!
Caroline - Yeah, zippers are not bad at all! I checked out your bag too. Very cool! I like the red!
Maryvonne - I still haven't tried the cord closure yet. Nice idea to make the cord long enough to carry like a purse. I'll have to give that a go next!
Too cute!!
ReplyDeleteIs that just a cotton duck/canvas? I have to admit, I've yet to venture into zipper territory, but you made it seem all the more friendly. And the kids could add their own drawing/name/embroidery to the front!
ReplyDeleteCute!!!
Jenny
I like what you did with the zipper.
ReplyDeleteI like the design! Joel, your sense of good, bold, modern design...so awesome! I love the black-white-yellow.
ReplyDeleteFinally overcoming my fear of zippers (and button holes) has opened up a whole new world!
ReplyDeleteHave just discovered your site. Love your work.
Thanks everybody!
ReplyDeleteJenny - it's actually a natural denim that I found. I like it a lot. Pretty much feels like canvas, but a bit softer.
love how the yellow zipper works on a simple design, amazing!
ReplyDeleteI try to avoid zippers my whole life! ;-)
ReplyDeletelovely work, I would love to screen print my tiger on one of those.....
so simple, so cute! meow..
ReplyDeleteZippers - the greatest invention. We learned how to sew them in to a skirt in the 8th grade. (I'm 61 yo). They can be a little tricky - but once you've done one, you can do 'em forever. What is more fun than a pouch to put favorite things in?
ReplyDeleteLoving the yellow zip.
ReplyDeleteI just made my first zippy pouch as well!!!
ReplyDeletealthough i have to say i'm still scared of zippers.... :P
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3ZeLsM3GuaY/S8hthidhweI/AAAAAAAAAQA/R_jJ2dFXqO0/s1600/KC623.lyrica.silver.lowres.jpg
ReplyDeleteThis might be for a later project then.
Congratulations on your first zipper! It's a very cool little pouch and I love how the cat looks like he'd be right at home in "Where the Wild Things Are."
ReplyDeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteSam - Ha, yeah I'll definitely need some more practice with zippers before I try a project like that. Nice!
Becky - Actually I have been reading that book to Jack and Tess a lot lately. Maybe I was inspired by it!
Tutorial: Also, this is the tutorial I loosely followed when making my pouch. Bolt is an awesome fabric store if you're ever in the Portland area.
http://boltneighborhood.typepad.com/bolt-neighborhood/2009/07/zippered-coin-purse-tutorial-from-sally.html
Love this! You always have the best things here. I came by to ask if you could include me in the "featured in section" in your blog!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.littlemissheirlooms.com/pages/Magazine.htm
Hi there - I've been reading for awhile now. You have such a nice blog, and I'm really motivated to actually follow through with my ideas after seeing the things that you've made.
ReplyDeleteI had to make a pouch like this after seeing this one. It's such a simple idea, but the bright zipper really packs a punch! Thanks for the inspiration.
Hi Joel, just found your blog and really love it!
ReplyDeleteA pouch like that with a simple cord on both sides of the top(when you close the seam) and the kids can hang them on their neck, mine sure love that!
Thanks!
ReplyDeleteCaroline - Yeah, zippers are not bad at all! I checked out your bag too. Very cool! I like the red!
Maryvonne - I still haven't tried the cord closure yet. Nice idea to make the cord long enough to carry like a purse. I'll have to give that a go next!