A blissful afternoon for me is browsing the craft supplies at my local Spotlight (by myself!). I love finding new craft supplies, inspiring me to try a new projects.
This week, I had a Spotlight gift voucher to spend and no particular project in mind. Should I try beading or jewellery-making? Maybe it’s time to try scrapbooking or Project life? But it’s yarn season – should I knit or crochet something new? Don’t forget fabric! I can always use more fabric! My daughter’s birthday is coming up. Should I check out the doll and teddy bear supplies?
Too many options (which is something this multi-crafter loves about Spotlight!) I decided to enjoy some (kid-free) time to browse and see what inspired me. Here’s the stash I returned with:
A fairly random lot of craft supplies, but lots of inspiration – some Moda Vera Kald yarn (for an autumn/spring scarf for me), a piece of vinyl table cover fabric, hair clips, leather needles, bag hardware (magnetic clasp plus feet), a zip, and the latest free Get Creative magazine (in case I need more project ideas!).
Now I’m ready to craft with a thousand projects in my mind. Where to start? Father’s Day is just around the corner, and my husband needs a new zip pouch for his cycling emergency repair kit (but not matching his new cycling jersey!). Here’s what his current kit looks like:
The emergency kit has spare tyre tubes, emergency lights, a tube patching kit and other bibs and bobs for quick bike repairs. The zip was sticking on his old one, and it was looking worse for wear. He wanted one the same size, it fits perfectly in the pocket of his cycling jersey, and it needed to be waterproof (or sweat-proof – eeeww!).
Since cycling is an excuse for him to go out for coffee with his mates, this coffee-themed vinyl table cover was perfect. It’s easy to sew, no worries that it doesn’t seem like a traditional fabric with my normal sewing machine and a regular needle!
The zip pouch has squared corners, to make it easier to stuff it full and it stands up on it’s own.
There’s also a tab to hold when closing the zip.
Let’s see the tutorial for how to sew a zip pouch:
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