Wednesday 17 April 2013

WOYWW 202

Wednesday's come around so quickly don't they?  Time to be nosy and see what is happening on everyone's craft desk.  If you pop over to Julia's blog and you will see how to join in.

Today I have been sewing - well let me rephrase that, I have been having a go at putting a zip into the lining of one of the bags I am making.  Although I have put a zip in a dress and skirt before, I've never put one in a bag and was a bit daunted so I searched on the internet and found a tutorial which I could follow.

I didn't really manage to clear my desk before I started!  You can see a card on the left that is work in progress but not needed until May so plenty of time!  Behind that on the little easel is a photo of Holly I am waiting to scrap.





The zip is all lined up ready to sew in.


Sewn in - I have to say I am overjoyed how well it has turned out:)


This is the inside of the pocket which is lined with the material I am using for the outside of the bag.



Happy dancing!!!

Maybe I'll see you next week and I will show you the finished bag.  Actually, it's here if you want a peep:)


23 comments:

Unknown said...

Wow, that looks super, I love the material and the stitching looks brilliant :)

A lovely busy desk. xxx

Christine said...

Oooo...very nice! Liking the look of that, can't wait to see the finished product :) x

Amy Pigott said...

Looking brilliant, can't wait to see it finished!

Happy WOYWW!
Amy #79

MiniOwner said...

Oh you CLEVER girl. It looks fab! Happy Wednesday. :o)
Sue x

Unknown said...

That looks perfect!
Karen #61

Claire said...

what a handy lil ironing board! and i'm no stitcher, but that looks perfect to me :)
happy WOYWW and have a great week :)
i overslept, so no. 21 this week...

Anonymous said...

Oh dear! Zips and buttonholes make me break out in a sweat. Totally my least favourite sewing jobs. You've done well. I'll be sending all my zips to you....

:)

Happy WOYWW

MA (4)

Anonymous said...

Oh dear! Zips and buttonholes make me break out in a sweat. Totally my least favourite sewing jobs. You've done well. I'll be sending all my zips to you....

:)

Happy WOYWW

MA (4)

Unknown said...

Well done, totally brilliant. It looks fab, can wait to seethe whole bag xx

SueH said...

I admire anyone who can machine a straight line, let alone put a zip in, so well done . You’ve done an amazing job

Thanks for stopping by this week.
Happy Crafting!
Sue @39
x

glitterandglue said...

Always a great feeling when succeeding in something new - well done - great job!
What a wonderfully busy week you are going to have seeing all on your desk. Have a great time.
Margaret (glitterandglue #89)

ria gall said...

wow you did a stirling job on that zip isn't it great that youtube can help us with anything we can think of. Great work
Have a great WOYWW today and enjoy the rest of your week
Ria #40

Maria said...

well done on the zip. Nice to see what you are up to

Anonymous said...

Love it!
SueC#97

Lisa-Jane said...

What did before the web? I'm so grateful to it!

kathi17 said...

I love your bag! I used to make my own bags and wallets, and it was so nice, because I could have just what I wanted. So many wonderful crafts, and so little time!

Thanks for the visit, and have a wonderful WOYWW! Kathi #109

Robyn said...

I'm Impressed! Zippers and linings are my downfall!
Honesty, if you can knit and purl you can do cables!
thanks for visting and welcoming me to your place!
robyn 99

Katherine said...

Never ever tried to do that...scares me :D You have done a super job well done.

Unknown said...

Me and sewing machines are not a great combination so I'm mega-impressed with your bag! I also tend to start new projects over the top of other ones ... too impatient to tidy up first I think! Thanks for sharing and Happy Woyww Liz@73

Sarah said...

Yay!! Well done for sorting the Zip! Hugs Sarah x x

Queen Lightwell said...

lol, I've got my big girl panties on today, too! :) I just love that saying...anyways, I checked out the completed bag post and WOW!!! Gorgeous! Love the print and the whole thing looks very professional, you did a super super job on it. And I appreciate you stopping by my desk already and leaving me a sweet comment. Hope you enjoy the rest of WOYWW! :) Deeyll #139

Peggy said...

love teh saying at the bottom!! have a great day

Tertia said...

You did a great job with that zip! I am afraid I won't even attempt anything that complicated.
Happy belated WOYWW!
Tertia #26