Happy June! It seems summer is officially in full gear once the calendar turns to June! This is a busy week here at my house and especially on the blog…I have a lot of things to share with you. First up is a tutorial for my Simple Zipper Bags!
Back in March I went to Fat Quarter Shop and filmed a video tutorial for these bags–I promise that even if you’ve never sewn a zipper, you’ll be able to make these fun bags!
Here is the video…I think this was one of the first ones we filmed…I was a little nervous at the beginning, but once we got going it was really so much fun!
I love that one Moda Mini Charm pack (Moda Candy) will make two bags; the directions in the video are for the larger bag, but by leaving off one row you can also make a smaller bag.
These bags are great for so many things…I’ve used them for travel, for sewing retreats (lots of sewing supplies fit), and they are also wonderful for keeping kids treasures in on car trips! They also make great gifts for family and friends. I’ve used Soft and Stable in my bags which makes them good for keeping phones and tablets safe while traveling, too.
The ladies at Fat Quarter Shop have made some really fun versions of the bag, and they’re also doing a sew along for this pattern. Some of the very talented people sewing along are listed below!
If you make the bag, please let me know…I’d love to see them! You can send me a photo or post on Instagram with the hashtag #simplezipperbag
(you can find me at @aquiltinglife on Instagram).
I’ll be back later today with our Popsicle quilt parade…thanks so much for stopping by!
Hildy says
I love making bags and will give these a try! Thanks for making a tutorial for us you (and Kimberly) are so sweet!
Judy says
Thank you So Much! I loved your video!!
Mary Burnette says
thank you! I plan on making several! mburnette912@bellsouth.net
Lucy says
Your bags are so nice. I want to try and make some.
Karen says
Great video — you don't look nervous at all! I foresee using some of my mini charm stash to make these for Christmas gifts. Thanks for the great gift idea.
Rosemary B❤️ says
So sweet. I want to make these now!!
Sherri you are the best!!
La Pecora Nera says
Thank you to share, great video. Congrats
Lesley says
What a great little zipper bag! Will definitely make a few. Thanks!
Paige says
Great job on the video! I'll be making some to these…thank you!
Mindy says
Hi Sherri— I have been having so much fun working on my bags!!!! This is the first bag I have ever bound. I was wondering if you could share how you end the binding on the bag???
Thanks for all of the tutorials you did at FQS, I loved them all!!!
famr_4evr says
My girls are needing to become more organized. I'm thinking a smaller version of this is just what they need. Thanks for the tutorial!
Bari Jo says
I am behind on blog reading and saw this now – Love it and wanted to thank you for taking the time to share this with us! Can't wait to make some for gifts! xoxo