Welcome to my day of the Stitch It and Gift It Blog Hop. Thanks so much to Carla of Creatin in the Sticks for hosting. It’s been great to see all the stitched gifts so far.
For this hop I wanted to try something I’ve never done before, a zip pouch. I’m probably one of the few who has never made one. Things with zippers have always intimidated me.
I watched a lot of youtube tutorials and came up with a pouch from some the ideas I liked. My pouch is 8×10. I did some simple top stitching/quilting and boxed bottom. I did make a few mistakes and my zipper isn’t sewn exactly straight. Over all not bad for my first zip pouch.

This pouch will be gifted to my mom. She loves bags of all kinds, especially pouches. She stores all kinds of things in them. I know she is going to love the fabric too. Like me (or me like her) she loves black. It’s her favorite behind emerald green. Black was the safer color though. Every time I try something with emerald green it’s not quite right. Lol I guess that’s were I get my pickiness.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. It was fun making this pouch and I can see more of these in my future. Possibly for my nieces as well as myself.
Today’s list of Stitch Gifter’s
Thursday, November 14th
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Lovely zippy pouch – it looks really elegant with those fabrics! xx
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congratulations on mastering a zip pouch, it’s wonderful. I wouldnt have picked up on the fact that you had never done one before. Your mom should love it. If she doesn’t, feel free to send it to me. tee hee
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Haha…Thanks! I’m pretty sure she will love it. If not, I’ll get you in mind. 😉
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What a pretty bag! I also love black & white. Keep practicing with those zippers; it gets easier each time.
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Thanks! I do plan to make more. 🙂
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Wonderful bag! Zippers are hard, but after a few tries you’ll get the hang of it. Meanwhile your bag is gorgeous and it will make the perfect gift. Love those fabrics.
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Thank you!
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People act like zipper bags are so easy, and I guess they are, but I’ve had my share of struggles with them. Yours looks beautiful to me! Thanks for sharing!
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Well, I think it may depend on the project. Sewing a straight line has never been my thing. lol
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That is a beautiful bag–love the black fabric!!
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Thank you!
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Michelle that fabric is beautiful and your pouch turned out great for a first project. I’m sure your Mom will love it,
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Thank you so much!
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What a pretty zip pouch. That fabric is beautiful as well.
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Thank you!
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This is a really classic, classy look! You’re right — can’t go wrong with black & white! Nice share; thank you!! 🙂
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True. Black and white is so classic. My mom is classy. The bag fits her. 😀
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This is a gorgeous and classy looking bag! I know you mom will love it! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks so much! I sure she will love it. 😀
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You did a great job on the zippered purse. Your mom will love it!
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Thanks!
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Beautiful zip pouch. Your mom will love it.
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Thanks!
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What a cute bag. Black and white fabrics always draw me in – so pretty.
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Thanks! I’m always drawn to black and white.
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Zip pouches are fun. Yours looks great.
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Thanks!
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Great bag! I love zip bags but for some reason I rarely make them!
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Congratulations, you conquered a zipper bag and it looks amazing. Love the fabrics. I think a zipper bag is a great gift, I know I would love it. Thank you for inspiring us today in the blog hop. Thank you, Theresa, for the great post, too.
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Thanks so much for the sweet words. Thank you for hosting the hop!
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Wow that bag is so sophisticated looking. Love the fabrics that you used.
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Thank you!
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Fantastic bag! You chose lovely fabrics
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Thanks!
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Have fun making more these bags to gift!!
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Thanks! I have a feeling I will. 🙂
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This bag is gorgeous! I think you should make another for a gift for yourself!
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Thanks! I should I guess, lol. 😀
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Zip bags are so cute and so darn intimidating. I’m working on one now that’s about to make me cry! LOL!! You mom is going to love this one! It looks fabulous…now go for the green!
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Lol, my mom would love green. If I could get the color just right. Thanks so much!
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I love it when makers step outside of the box and try something new! Your bag came out beautifully. The more you make, the easier they get! Promos!
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*promise
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Thanks! I always procrastinate before trying something new. But, when I finally get to it I feel so accomplished.
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I love it and know exactly what you mean with zips!!!! A lot of the bags I make are drawstring for that very reason but I think you did a great job. I always try to make something small to practice a particular thing and I am so glad that You Tube is around as I am definitely a visual learner!!!!. Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Susie xx
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Thanks! Youtube can be a good place for learning.
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Nice looking pouch!
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Thanks!
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Such a lovely piece! I’m so impatient with things like that. Thanks for sharing yours!
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Thanks! I can be like that too. That’s why a 1hr project can take me all day sometimes. lol
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Your zipped bag is stunning and I’m sure your Mother will be thrilled to receive it!
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Thank you!
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Your bag is gorgeous!! Mom will definitely be happy with that!! I used to be able to sew a zipper into a dress back…I used to make all my own clothes. It has been decades since I put a zipper in anything, so I think the time has come for me to try them again, in a pouch like yours!!! Thanks for participating in the blog hop!
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Thanks! I would just love to make clothes. The closest I’ve gotten to that is PJ bottoms.
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