Monday, February 10, 2020

Zip-Up Tray Pouch


I've been wanting to make the Zip-Up Tray Pouch by Aneela Hoey for some time.  Until now, I've been carrying around a plastic box with all my hand sewing supplies.  Practical, sure.  But not much fun!


Now when I meet up with friends to sew in our favorite coffee shop, all my stuff will stay nicely organized!

I've made a lot of bags and didn't find construction difficult.  I took my time with it and I thought the instructions were clear.  The interacting was stiff and fusible on both sides - makes for a nice sturdy final bag!


(I'm still loving my cutting mat from ecopeco - see my review here.)

Zipper installation was easy - I used a metal zipper for extra pizzaz!   There were some sewing gymnastics involved when attaching the sides but it all worked!


I used the same fabric for the binding as the outside of the zip-up tray so any issues would not be too visible. 




Have a wonderful day! Patty

10 comments:

  1. This is a perfect pouch for travel sewing. Thanks for adding to my ToDoList!

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  2. That looks really useful! I could use something like that for my toothbrush and toothpaste when travelling, just pick it up and zip it up when leaving a hotel bathroom.

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  3. Very cute, I haven't seen this one before.

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  4. Wow, this is such a great project. Its looks great and as you said, it will be your perfect sewing companion when you're out and about.

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  5. Great looking tray pouch. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. You did a wonderful job...the bag looks terrific! :)

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  7. Patty, this is awesome! I know I’m not the only one who is thankful for this share! Will I see your tray up close and personal in Austin?

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  8. That is such a cute bag and so useful. I definitely could use these.

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  9. I have this pattern and have been wanting to make it for a while as well. The finished product will be for my husband to carry medical items when we travel. Thanks for the motivation to get moving to get the tray done.

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