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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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Comments (34)
41781✽
This purse turned out beautiful and love the colors, great job!
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Thanks so much Sandy, I appreciate your comment. Love Chris
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designgirl
07 Sep 2015
+13✽
For a first try, it looks great. Love the red and white. Hugs Lynn
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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!
P.S. these fabrics actually match the red and white bag I made earlier this year!
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dragonflyer
07 Sep 2015
+12✽
Nice job, Chris...they are fun to make!
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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
78119✽
It looks festive and elegant, love it!
Hugs, Lidia
Hugs, Lidia
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Thanks so much Lidia, love Chris
23577✽
Looks terrific, Chris! ITH projects are my favorite. Joyce
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Yes, they are a wonderful way of making something. I'm a fan of Applique! Love Chris
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softhearted1
07 Sep 2015
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Wonderful 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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Thank you Charlotte, yes, there are some wonderful projects available these days. Love Chris
26010✽
Your purse is beautiful, love your choice of fabrics too.
Hugs Bärbel
Hugs Bärbel
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Thanks so much Bärbel, just from my stash! Love Chris
360671✽
cute for sure hugs
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Thanks so much Carolyn! Love Chris
169064✽
I love the zigzag on this cute purse. Great job on this
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Thanks Karen, it does make it look different, doesn't it? Love Chris
31625✽
Looks great - love the red fabric!
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Thanks so much, me too! Love Chris
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crafter2243
07 Sep 2015
+7✽
Looks great and will be very useful. I still have not found the courage to do that.
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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
119791✽
Great job Chris
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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
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That is just too cute! I really like the zig-zag.
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Hi Jerrilyn, me too! Love Chris
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basketkase
07 Sep 2015
+6✽
I love how this came together..........it even makes me want to try a dastardly zipper project........
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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
299559✽
you did a lovely job Chris, ~hugs~
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Thanks so much Loralye, I appreciate it. Love Chris
2008✽
I 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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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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queenofhearts
07 Sep 2015
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You 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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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
Chris, my name is Teresa.
Thanks Teresa, love Chris
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kathymourie
07 Sep 2015
+5✽
Love it!!! I have made her dusties cheaper than buying them
Kathy
VA
Kathy
VA
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Thanks so much Kathy, I haven't tried her dusties. I hope they turn out as nice as these little purses. Love Chris
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Oh , 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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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
33641✽
Now that's a cute purse! Have you tried to make a bigger one?
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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
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Love 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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Thanks so much Miss Lillian, you go girl, you can do it! Love Chris
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sonjapotgieter
07 Sep 2015
+5✽
Great work..Lovely purse!!!Gorgeous
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Thanks so much Sonja, it's a good size too! Love Chris
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Very 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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Hi, I'm guessing your first name is Rachel, I hope it is! Thanks for your lovely reply. Love Chris
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shirley124
08 Sep 2015
+3✽
Very nice. I have yet to give these a go also. Hugs Shirley
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Have a try Shirley, they are easy to do. Love Chris
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vickiannette
08 Sep 2015
+3✽
Great purse Chris. Did you use pre-quilted fabric or is the red stitching a part of the design?
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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
thanks Chris, guessing you'll be busy doing lots of these for presents.
85867✽
Nice job, Chris.!
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Thanks so much Kay, love Chris
76409✽
Very nice. I like making these
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Thanks Ralene, me too! Love Chris
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Hi 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
Love Lorraine xxx
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Thanks so much Lorraine, I do hope my friends will love them as much as I do! Love Chris
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This 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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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
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These are really CUTE! Great job. If this is done in the hoop how can the fabric be raised?
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Hi Theresa, the fabric is quilted in the hoop! That gives it the raised effect. Thanks for commenting, love Chris
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Chris love this. I like the bottom zigzag with the red showing thru. Well done :)
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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
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Patricia109
09 Sep 2015
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I like the peek-a-boo red in the white stitching. :-)
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Thanks so much for commenting, love Chris
4384✽
Love it!
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Thank you so much, love Chris
7528✽
very nice, thanks for showing.
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Thanks for commenting, love Chris