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Wondering what to make with a favorite fat quarter? A zipper pouch with a handy vinyl “window” lets you easily see what’s inside. Once you register with your email, we will send you the link.
Please join us as we explore the joy of sewing and make some cool stuff! You may not exactly hug your sewing machine, but you will play with fabric and color, connect with kindred sewers, and make something beautiful for yourself or others. Challenge yourself to learn new skills and strengthen your personal style, all while we cheer each other on.
Video: Great sewing idea 💟 Cute zipper pouch for accessories (youtube.com)
Materials:
Fat quarter
Fusible interfacing
Clear vinyl
Zipper – 14” or longer
1” gross grain ribbon OR double-folded binding – 1 yard
Optional: 5/8” ribbon or double-folded binding for finishing inside seam edges
Cutting Instructions:
Fabric – 4 ½”x 12” @ 4
Fusible interfacing – 4 ½”x 12” @ 4
Edge finishing –1”-ribbon x 12” @ 2 OR outer fabric – 2” x 12” @ 2 (to be double-folded)
Optional handle – 1”-ribbon x 8” OR outer fabric – 5” x 8” (to be double-folded)
Optional key chain tabs – 1”-ribbon x 2” @ 2 OR outer fabric – 2” x 2” @ 2 (to be double-folded)
Vinyl – 12” x 4 ½”
Zipper – 14” or longer
TAGS: | Special Event | Maker | Culture | Arts |
The 66,000 sq.ft. Main Library opened in spring of 2024 and serves as the Rockford Public Library's main downtown facility. The newly constructed space boasts a 1st floor Children's Area complete with a dedicated computer lab, three program rooms, play structure with slide, and baby garden, a Maker Lab with access to 3D printers and scanners and small board computers, podcasting room, green screen video room, a large Young Adult Zone with gaming center, adult computer lab, local history room, and several meeting and study rooms accommodating groups of 2-8 people. Additional features include a large interactive screen, two roof-top terraces, one of which is available for rent as part of our large event space on the third floor, underground parking, and drive-thru book drop holds pickup!
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