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Tutorial: Steampunk journal with zipper binding
Zippers don’t always have to zip. The metal teeth make them an edgy embellishment even when you don’t need the functionality of a zipper. This steampunk style journal uses zippers as a binding and for a closure. You can get a free downloadable project sheet from Coats & Clark Sewing Secrets.
Click below for the project sheet:
Zipper Bound Journal, by Sewing Secrets
[photo from Sewing Secrets]
The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!
It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.
Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.