Saturday, June 25, 2011

Zipper bag for what?

Did you ever buy a piece of fabric that you just had to have? You don't know why, it matches nothing and the piece isn't all that big,,,,,but you get it anyway. I have a few pieces like that. LOL 
This particular piece is white with bras all over it. I know, I know.....what was I thinking? But I had to have it! It's just barely a half a yard. Last night, I finally decided what to do with it!!
A bra bag. I will be traveling to So. Cal. at the end of next month and I decided I wanted pretty luggage. I don't need to buy a new suit case, but I wanted the innards to be nicer than the gallon size ziplocks I use. :-)

Taaaa-daaaaaaa


It's 10" by 15"


Of course I had to make it more difficult by using a directional fabric that I wanted going the same way on the back. Lame!! It's just a bag that goes inside another bag.......
oh well....all out or get out, right?


It is supposed to hold four sets of unmentionables. I can show you, but I can't tell you. hahahahaha


It does!!!!! And one of the sets is that blasted molded cup kind!!


One cute accessory down. MMmmmmmmm, what next??

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Don't fear the zipperbag tutorial is the link to my friend Karen's blog. She feature this tutorial for a smaller version of the bag.
**mini tute**
Basically, for what ever size you want, you make the back side 2" taller than the front.

For my bag, I used a directional fabric [a pattern (picture) that only looks good one way] so I had to have an extra seam so the bras were all going the same direction on both sides, but the math was pretty much the same.
I also didn't use the fusible batting...I had a heavy white canvas as the liner and though the extra layer would be overkill.

Soooooooo for directional, fussy, persnickity cutting I did this:

Decided on a bag size: in this case 10 x 15 inches finished ( all future measurements will be in inches)
Adjusted cutting to accommodate my fabric choice and my penchant for doing things the hard way.
Adjusted said measurements for seam allowances...I use a 1/4", but you can use what ever you like....just be consistent!!
soooooo 
I have two front pieces and one back piece:
Back piece is 10.5 by 15.5
Top front piece is: 1.5 by 15.5
Bottom front piece is 9 by 15.5 
Then follow Karen's zipper instructions with you front pieces only.
Open the zipper 2/3 the way, put right sides together, sew and turn. Taa-daaaaa fussy cut zipper bag!!

12 comments:

  1. Totally adorable! I love it!!!

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  2. loving it!! maybe a shoe bag?? lol

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  3. shoessssssssss...................
    No zipperrrrrr...................
    I think I like it, now for some shoe fabric!!

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  4. Cute use of an odd fabric! It will make you smile every time you open your suitcase. Good job, RR!

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  5. Love it and now wanting one too!

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  6. Oh that is just too cute! Love that fabric, girl!

    Barb

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  7. Cool! I want one too! Great use of an unnusual fabric too

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  8. Super cute! And yes, I have loads of fabric like that...and always find some kind of PERFECT use for them. Sometimes it just takes awhile :)

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  9. Hey, just wanted to let you know I've featured your link today on SewHappyGeek's Feature Friday! Go get a button :)

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  10. are you going to post a tutorial? it is super cute and fun!

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  11. this is a very cute idea this will make a great travel idea for people thanks

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