Boxy Zipper Pouch, 2nd Blogger Competition #1

Guess what today is??? Yep, you guessed it! Today is the first day in our 2nd Blogger Competition! Wahoo! I am so excited for this competition’s lineup of crazy talented ladies! Our first competitor is the fabulous Lisa from Mabey She Made It with her Boxy Zipper Pouch created from the gorgeous and very fun supplies we sent to her and the other competitors…that if you’ll remember, they don’t know anything about until they get their package in the mail. Fun right?!? So, with out further ado help me welcome Lisa to the competition and don’t forget to come back every Monday to see the other competitor’s projects so you can come back and vote for your favorite on Monday, June 1st! Enjoy!

Hi! I’m Lisa Mabey from Mabey She Made It, and I’m so excited today to be part of this round of the blogger challenge. I have some amazing competitors, and I’m so excited to see what they did with these same supplies. And I’m super excited to share this boxy zipper pouch tutorial with you because it turned out so fun.

The other day I received a little zipper pouch with the coolest folds on the ends. It opens really wide, holds a ton, and is overall a pretty impressive little pouch. And being the curious girl I am, I had to figure out how they created it. So in a flash I had it emptied out, turned inside out, and I realized how simple it was to put together. So today I’m showing you how to make one of your own.

Boxy Zipper Pouch Supplies

• 19″ x 12″ rectangles of 2 coordinating fabrics (one for the outside and one for the lining)
• 12″ or 14″ zipper
• 4 coordinating ribbons in varying widths
• Fabric flower
• Burlap ribbon
• Hot glue gun
• Sewing machine with Zipper foot

Instructions

Stack 3 coordinating ribbons and sew them to your outer fabric rectangle starting in the center of a 12″ side and running the whole length (19″) of your rectangle.

Lay your outer and lining fabrics together with right sides together, and sandwich your zipper along the 12″ side as shown.

Sew along the outer edge of the fabric (including the zipper).
To sew the other side of the zipper, separate your outer and lining fabrics so the free side of your zipper is sticking up a little. Then bring the free outer fabric to the free side of the zipper as shown. Repeat for the lining so your zipper is sandwiched between the two free ends of the lining and outer fabric, then sew and press.

Turn your fabric so you have one tube of fabric with the lining fabric out. Place your tube on a table with the zipper centered on the top. Open your zipper a little.
Create a pleat on either side of the zipper by tucking fabric in toward the fabric until they meet at the zipper. Pin in place.

Sew along both edges, making sure to catch all the layers.

Cut a length of your widest ribbon 4-1/2″ long and heat seal the edges by holding them close to a flame. Then sew the ribbon around your sewn edges to create a binding.

Flip your pouch to the right side and you can see the cool boxy shape.

Cut 2 leaves from your burlap, and attach the leaves and a fabric flower to the side of your pouch with a hot glue gun.

Cut a length of thin ribbon, and thread it through your zipper pull. Tie a knot, and heat seal the ribbon edges to prevent fraying.

Now fill it with lots of fun things–beauty products, art supplies, your latest handwork, or a fun Mother’s Day gift.

Thank you Lisa! What a gorgeous little pouch! I am in love with those burlap leaves and those fresh flowers. Your layered ribbon looks so fun and summery and adds the final touch to this adorable little bag perfect for carrying so many things! This great project is also a perfect way to kick off our 2nd Blogger Competition! I love how you utilized your supplies and introduced a couple of your own! Good Luck Lisa and thank you again for sharing your talent with us today!
For more amazing and creative projects by this sweet lady, make sure to visit her at Mabey She Made It!

Are you as excited as I am for another fun competition? I love all of the talented ladies that will be participating this month and can’t wait to share their projects with you all month long! Just like this adorable Boxy Zipper Pouch, by Lisa, you are going to absolutely LOVE the other projects coming your way too!

Although it was a few months ago, let’s take a look back in time at the very first Blogger Competition projects that our first competitiors shared with us! The first project being the big winner!

You too can get all of the supplies used in all of these fabulous projects! The Ribbon Retreat is full of ribbon galore, gorgeous gems, fantastic flowers, and so so much more! Check out our online crafty shop right HERE!

Happy Creating & Happy Blogger Competition!