Hi Cuties,
I've been wanting to make some Zipper Purses for a while and so this evening I made my first one. This design is from Zippy DesignZ - I made it in my 5x7 hoop and was very easy to do. The machine embroidery Zig-Zag was fascinating to watch. I'm a bit peeved with myself as the lower part of the zip should have been a tad higher, as you can see a bit of the red material - I hope to get better with each one! I think I'll make a few for my Ladies luncheon for Christmas!!
Hope everyone has or had a great Monday.
Love Chris
1. First view is of the purse with the Zip open to view the lining.
2. View of the purse zipped up.
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4384I like the peek-a-boo red in the white stitching. :-)
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1941Chris love this. I like the bottom zigzag with the red showing thru. Well done :)
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by pennifold
09 Sep 2015
Ha ha ha! That's the bit that is annoying me! I wanted it covered! Thanks for commenting. I'm just about to put up another one. Love Chris
42046These are really CUTE! Great job. If this is done in the hoop how can the fabric be raised?
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by pennifold
09 Sep 2015
Hi Theresa, the fabric is quilted in the hoop! That gives it the raised effect. Thanks for commenting, love Chris
18104This is really cute. I think it did a wonderful job. I didn't see what you were talking about when you said the red was showing and you wished you had put the zipper up some..... Great job. I'm sure the ladies will Love it.
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by pennifold
08 Sep 2015
Thanks Mechille, if you look at the lower edge of the zip you can see more of the red spotted fabric between each zig zag. I just needed to lift the fabric about an 16th of an inch higher! Love Chris
7844Hi Chris, These purses will be a hit at your Ladies Christmas Luncheon, a very festive colour and I love the Embroidered Rick rack.
Love Lorraine xxx
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by pennifold
08 Sep 2015
Thanks so much Lorraine, I do hope my friends will love them as much as I do! Love Chris
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85867Great purse Chris. Did you use pre-quilted fabric or is the red stitching a part of the design?
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by pennifold
08 Sep 2015
Hi Vicki, the quilting is part of the purse design. You do the back first and then do the front separate. When the two are finished you place the top onto the back (making sure you undo the zip halfway) right side facing and then it sews around the edge. Once it is all done, you turn it inside out and voila it is done. Love Chris
16529Very nice. I have yet to give these a go also. Hugs Shirley
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52686Very nice/ I have had good results with their designs,too. They have some nice freebies and several really cute baby designs. I think they are the originators of rick rack on the embroidery machine, my favorite trim so I loved this. Your " Ladies" will love them, no matter the size, very useful.
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by pennifold
07 Sep 2015
Hi, I'm guessing your first name is Rachel, I hope it is! Thanks for your lovely reply. Love Chris
823066018Love it Chris, Found some fabric like that when I was straightening up all my stashes this morning. Forgot I had it. Also found some white eyelet. One of these days I'm going to get some zipped little bags done/Lillian
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145791Now that's a cute purse! Have you tried to make a bigger one?
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by pennifold
07 Sep 2015
Hello Penny, no, I haven't as yet. I've got an 11x7 hoop so can make the next size if I want to. I might try that later on. Love Chris
33641Oh , this is perfect. I have not ventured into the zipper design yet--have a freebie to trial and is in my 'TO DO LIST' That list is growing long I am afraid! I do love the choice of fabric and the stitching along the zipper area.
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by pennifold
07 Sep 2015
Thanks Pea, I don't know your name sorry. Isn't it just gorgeous, that Zig-Zag embroidery is Zippy's original design. It looks so pretty in person? You should have a try, it's easy. Love Chris
18474Love it!!! I have made her dusties cheaper than buying them
Kathy
VA
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by pennifold
07 Sep 2015
Thanks so much Kathy, I haven't tried her dusties. I hope they turn out as nice as these little purses. Love Chris
6257You did a very good job on this. I haven't seen this design before, like the zigzag trim. I love ITH projects
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by pennifold
07 Sep 2015
Sorry, queen, I don't know your name either. Thanks for commenting, yes, the zigzag embroidery trim is fabulous. I too likeITH projects. Love Chris
22595I have made her tissue holder for my purse and it's so nice. Zips up and the tissues stay clean and unmangled.. Your pouch is really pretty. The ZZ makes it look lacy on the edge of the zipper.
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by pennifold
07 Sep 2015
Thanks sewhobby, I'm sorry I don't know your name either. Yes, the zig-zag makes it look lacy and it's a great addition to any item. Love Chris
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299559I love how this came together..........it even makes me want to try a dastardly zipper project........
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by pennifold
07 Sep 2015
Oh! come on Vicki, you do such fabulous work, you should be able to do this standing on your head, as long as there are not too many kitty cats around! he he he! Love Chris
261163That is just too cute! I really like the zig-zag.
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158714Great job Chris
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by pennifold
07 Sep 2015
Hello Maria, lovely to see you back on here. I haven't seen you post anything for a couple of years. I do hope you and your family are all o.k. Thanks for commenting, love Chris
119791Looks great and will be very useful. I still have not found the courage to do that.
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by pennifold
07 Sep 2015
Come on Angie, it is really easy. Carolyn (Zippy DesignZ owner) has given full colour instructions and you just follow the pictures step by step. You would be able to do it. Thanks for commenting, love Chris
10977431625I love the zigzag on this cute purse. Great job on this
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360641Your purse is beautiful, love your choice of fabrics too.
Hugs Bärbel
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26010Wonderful job Chris. ITH projects are one of my favorite things to do. There are so many wonderful ITH projects out there. I'm addicted to them! Love the fabric that you chose. ~Charlotte
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by pennifold
07 Sep 2015
Thank you Charlotte, yes, there are some wonderful projects available these days. Love Chris
8181Looks terrific, Chris! ITH projects are my favorite. Joyce
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by pennifold
07 Sep 2015
Yes, they are a wonderful way of making something. I'm a fan of Applique! Love Chris
2357778118Nice job, Chris...they are fun to make!
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by pennifold
07 Sep 2015
Thanks Kim, yes, I just love watching these take shape. I had to put my tension to 2.6 (my Husqvarna is permanently on 2.8) as the quilting stitches were looping. Carolyn (Zippy owner) says in her instructions that you might find this happening and to lower the tension and or use a 90/14 needle. I'll keep trying, love Chris
318426For a first try, it looks great. Love the red and white. Hugs Lynn
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by pennifold
07 Sep 2015
Thanks Lynn, I think this would make a great makeup purse. I mean I could keep my lipstick and my powder compact in there. I'm sure I will think of other things to use it for too. Love Chris
P.S. these fabrics actually match the red and white bag I made earlier this year!
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