In this episode of WIP Wednesday Vanessa is sharing tons of tips & tricks for making zipper pouches with non-fraying fabrics like faux leather, vinyl, cork, etc.
Learn how to make a zipper pouch with a heart applique in time for Valentine’s Day! This would make a great little gift!
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What we’re covering:
0:24 – Welcome to WIP Wednesday
1:35 – Faux leather zippered pouch project
2:35 – Faux leather packs
3:07 – Bow zipper pouch + Other faux leather projects
5:34 – Bow zipper pouch kit
6:32 – Heart zipper pouch demo intro
7:52 – Cutting the heart
8:53 – Choosing thread
10:44 – Can you cut your hearts with the Circuit Joy?
12:38 – How do you tell the weight of thread?
13:24 – Glue basting
14:59 – Folding your pouch
17:13 – Appliqué your heart
26:22 – Getting the zipper right
33:17 – Finishing your zipper ends
39:50 – Flipping your pouch right side out
44:08 – What needle size do you use for faux leather?
45:26 – Is a craft zipper the same as a #3 zipper?
Products and projects mentioned:
• Betty Bow Bag PDF Pattern by SewHungryHippie: https://sewhungryhippie.com/products/betty-bow-bag-pdf
• Bow Zipper Pouch – Sewing Tutorial with The Crafty Gemini: https://youtu.be/rRxr6T4slOs?si=gw2myoaS2dTFf3J6
• Faux Leather 4-pack: https://craftygemini.com/shop/4-pack-of-faux-leather-for-kendall-snap-pouch/
• Faux Leather & Zippers Kit: https://craftygemini.com/shop/3-pack-for-pinched-zipper-pouch/
• Bow Zipper Pouch Tutorial: https://youtu.be/rRxr6T4slOs
• Bow Zipper Pouch Supply Kit: https://craftygemini.com/shop/bow-zipper-pouch-kit-bundle/
• KAI Scissors- Assorted Sizes & Styles: https://craftygemini.com/shop/kai/
• Order a Cricut Joy here (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3rw8p4D
• Cricut supplies I love & recommend (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3O7ERmX
• WIP Wednesday #78: What sewing thread to use? How to keep fabric from fraying? https://craftygemini.com/2023/01/wip-wednesday-78-what-sewing-thread-to-use-how-to-keep-fabric-from-fraying.html
• Wonderfil Designer Polyester All-Purpose Thread: https://craftygemini.com/shop/wonderfil-designer-poly-thread/
• Wonderfil Konfetti 100% cotton 50wt thread: https://craftygemini.com/shop/50wt-100-cotton-thread-konfetti-assorted-colors/
• Glide Thread- 40wt Poly for Free Motion Quilting: https://craftygemini.com/shop/glide-thread-40wt-poly-for-free-motion-quilting/
• Crafty Gemini’s Favorites- 12 wt. Cotton Thread Pack by Sulky: https://craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-geminis-favorites-12-wt-cotton-thread-pack-sulky/
• Temporary Spray Adhesive I use (affiliate link): http://amzn.to/2AqiTnC
• JUKI LB5020 Sewing machine (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/468SnNu
• SewTites Magnetic Cutting System (15% off affiliate link): https://www.sewtites.com/?ref=craftygemini
• Iron I use (1800 watts/ affiliate link): https://amzn.to/491uAkF
• Shop 100+ digital courses on sewing/quilting/knitting/crochet/garment sewing: https://craftygemini.com/product-category/pdf-video-workshops/