Thanks to Debbie at A Quilters Table for the tutorial and the TZ Along on Flickr! I used Debbie's tutorial for most of it, and then went to the tute Marci posted to help with the final bit. Thank you, ladies!
I used a directional print for my main fabric and if I'd read through the instructions before cutting/fusing, I'd have cut it differently. I did allow for the directional but there's some backwards on the reverse. I won't look at it just like I don't look at the back of my hair when I'm getting spiffed up in the morning (or afternoon, or not at all, as the case may be).
I used pins on the first zip (1B) but that was painful and time consuming, so I switched and from then on I machine basted one bit or the other (the lining or the outer fabric) to the zip and THEN sewed whatever wasn't basted to the basted part (I see why writing a tutorial could be challenging!). My linings shifted ever so slightly, so before I did the final steps, first I rotaried them even.
I just love this. I'm so glad I used fabric I actually like, vs my typical MO. I'd love to make a larger one, and box the bottom.
Happy Saturday! Holli
Oh it turned out great! So glad you like it!
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely, I've seen a lot of these with upside down backs!
ReplyDeleteI love how yours looks. I too have made a couple of these and want to make some more when I get the time.
ReplyDeletethat is so cool but to me it looks really complicated!
ReplyDeleteI love your zippy, it's very bright and cheery.
ReplyDeleteLove the zippered bag! Is that a line of fabric for all 3 pieces or stash? Would love to make one just like that! Love how the fabrics look together!
ReplyDeleteI came this morning to see your It's All About Me creation... You must still be sewing. :)
holly, did we get your day correct..let us know
ReplyDeletefun fabrics. I need to try this.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, Holli. Wonderful hair and I liked that you added your dog, too. Next time, I want to see that glass of wine! lol
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