Zipper Pouches

As many of you know, I am an Independent Consultant for a company that sells bags, totes, accessories, and a bunch of other stylish and functional products to keep you and your home looking good.  But, one thing this company is lacking is cute things for little boys.  So, I decided to take matters into my own hands and make something for my little boy!  He got a Star Wars rolling suitcase for Christmas from Grammy and Grampa, and these are the perfect accessory to help him travel in style and keep his stuff organized.

I found a great tutorial on Pinterest that I thought I would be able to do.  With minimal tweaking, I figured out my dimensions for a large pouch and a smaller pouch.  So, off to purchase the supplies.  I was ecstatic when I discovered Joann's sold Star Wars fabric and knew this would be the perfect first project.  I am still trying to figure out what to make G out of this fabric since he is the Star Wars guru in this house!  Anyways....I bought two different prints (1/2 yard each), a yard of white sport nylon for the lining, and two zippers (9" and 14").  I had plenty of thread and pins at home, but, this project really required little supplies which was also great!

 

So my first attempt was an epic failure.  I was so out of my comfort zone.  While my quilting world to date revolved around 1/4" seam allowances and cotton fabric, I turned that world upside down with trying to sew on a zipper, work with slippery nylon, and using a 1/2" seam allowance.  I made it all the way to the end (eventually!) and then managed to cut off the little stopper at the end of the zipper, so, the part that you pull flew right off.  Ugh!

But, I learned my lessons and my second and third attempts were successes!  I made two darling pouches for L just in time for his weekend trip to Grammy and Grampa's.  G was equally impressed that I accomplished this and asked if I could make him footie pajamas (for him, mind you, not L)!

Hopefully this project has given me the confidence to make more useful things.  While I love quilts, you can only have so many.

Coming up....Valentine's Day.  I have a bunch of projects in the works that I will be sharing soon!