Thursday 27 April 2017

DIY Zipped Purse

My name is Gemma and I am a sick and twisted lover of that sweet holiday run-up time, during which you prep and organise your entire trip, plan your packing essentials, plot your route and make a big old list (to shelter and protect the 16 other smaller lists). Many people I have talked to about this generally HATE the 'stress' that leads up to your summer vaycay, all that unnecessary anxiety of 'do I have everything?', 'what weather do I pack for?', insurance, travel money, baggage allowance etc etc etc... but this is something I revel in. A bit weird, right? I can't be entirely alone with this...


I'm at the two and a half week point before we jet off to Canada (where there is currently snow on the ground still!) and I am getting my freak on with checking things off my master list and one of the items I had yet to purchase was some kind of hand baggage organisation; a purse of some kind, big enough to keep my travel essentials safe and in one place inside my on-board bag and easy to retrieve whilst on the go. Step forward this super quick and easy DIY zipper pouch tutorial by crafty blog Lil' Luna!


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This simple DIY took me about half an hour from start to finish and I was so pleased with the results I whipped up a second purse immediately after!


This uses a tiny amount of fabric (perfect for busting your fabric stash!) and can be made to any size you need and of course in any colour/ patterned fabric your sparkly heart desires. It is fully lined and fitted with a zip which makes it nice and secure for all your on the go treasures.


Here are some of the ways I intend to use my (ever growing collection of) handmade zipped purses:


Handbag / Travel Essentials

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Craft Supplies

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Pencil Case

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Make-Up Bag

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The gorgeous dotty fabric was a cheeky purchase I made from the off-cuts basket in one of my favourite places to shop for sewing supplies Guthrie & Ghani in Moseley village, Birmingham and the zips I picked up somewhere long ago! I highly recommend you give this fun tutorial a whiz, being sure to mooch through the heaps of creative posts on her blog or even have a browse round pinterest for further ideas and inspiration!


A great DIY to use up left-over materials and bright, handy organiser for life on the go. I now plan to make a tiny one to hold my Canadian dollars and one big enough for my kindle!

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