I made up another little sewing project for The Everything Rhubarb event for the Gramma Link Africa group. I found a tutorial on line @ erinerickson.com. I did not do it quite like she did. I cut three pink polka dot circles and folded two in half for the front. I stitched them to each side of the black rhinestone zipper to make my top layer. I did add a layer of flannel inside them. I also put a layer of flannel between my third polka circle and the zebra lining circle to make up my back. I did add several lines of stitching in pink on both the back and the front and a little black tab before stitching it together. I laid them good sided together leaving the zipper open so I could turn it inside out. Worked out really well!! I trimmed the front to be even with the back (there was a bit extra fabric because I added the zipper) and then clipped the seam allowance a bit to assist in giving the outside edge a smooth finish. Once I had it turned inside out and pressed I added a row of stitching to keep everything well lined up and capture the seam allowance on the inside. It is a sparkly little pouch that would be great for carrying earbuds, money or a spare plastic bag for your next shopping trip!!
Therese
