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These transparent bags are so practical! You can quickly see which project is calling it home, while the zipper opening makes it easy to add or remove items. Speaking of zippers.
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.
Please don’t be intimidated; the technique we will use is new-sewer friendly.
Video Tutorial:
EASY Vinyl Zipper Pouch // Sewing Tutorial! - YouTube
Materials:
Outside fabric (back) – 1 fat quarter
Lining fabric (inside front pocket) – 1 fat quarter
Zipper Casing, Handle, and Binding – ½ yard fabric
Vinyl – 14.5" x 14.5"
Nylon Zipper – 18” or longer
Batting OR Fusible Fleece
Fusible Interfacing
Wonder Clips – pins will make holes in the vinyl!
A sheet of tissue gift bag paper (to make sewing over vinyl easier)
Quilt basting spray
Optional – Wonder Tape 1/4" (double-sided adhesive for holding zipper in place)
TAGS: | Arts |
The 36,000 sq.ft. Hart Interim Library opened Dec. 2, 2017 and serves as the Rockford Public Library’s main downtown facility. The newly renovated space boasts a 2nd story Children’s Area with dedicated computer lab, Read, Play, Learn program room, and creative play space, a Maker Lab with access to 3D printers and scanners and small board computers a sizable Young Adult Zone with gaming center, adult computer lab, local history room, and 5 private meeting and study rooms accommodating groups of 2-8 people.
