DIY Make-Up Zipper Pouch

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  I made an easy make-up zipper pouch using leftover fabrics and was happy with the result. The final size was 26 cm x 12 cm. It's lovely, fluffy, useful and big enough to store all my makeup and skincare products.  Materials for the pouch: - Main fabric, lining and polyester batting, 40 cm x 50 cm. - Fabric tags (2x), 9 cm x 10 cm. - Bias tape band, 6 cm wide. - Zipper The sewing process started with topstitching (quilt style) the main fabric and polyester batting together. After that, I sewed the zipper at the main fabric (both sides). I attached and sewed the lining to the main fabric, right sides together. And then, topstitched both sides of the zipper. And cut the excess zipper.  I sewed the tags and inserted them in both sides of the end of the zipper and sewed along the lines. I sewed the bias tape bands on both sides. And cut the corners in square shape 4 cm x 4 cm (not including seam allowance). I connected the squares together and sewed them. I sewed the bias ta...
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Color Block Dress

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Finally I have done my latest project and I am very happy that I have a new dress:)
I supposed to finish the dress on weekend but I didn't have time to sew. So, only this morning I managed to finished it and photograph it in the end of the day.


This is a continuation of my work,
- Around armhole, I did hand sewing to connected the lining to the self fabric 1/4" . Press it and iron it.
- Hemline, I serge with an overlock sewing machine to finished the raw edge of the hem. Then fold the bottom edge of the dress 1 1/4" at the hemline and press. Stitch it using sewing machine and iron it. Done!

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front dress
back dress
The dress is fully lined with silk satin in black color,
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 Happy Sewing!
 
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  1. Marie in the caveMay 21, 2013 at 5:49ā€ÆAM

    What a great and stylish dress you made! It fits you so well, and the idea of the colour blocking is really nice and special!

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  2. AnonymousMay 21, 2013 at 6:12ā€ÆAM

    Your dress is amazing, well done, it looks fabulous! I love the fabrics you chose and perfect proportions :)

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  3. Sarah LizMay 21, 2013 at 4:56ā€ÆPM

    It really is a beautiful dress Hana - it suits you so well. The long line of the colourblocking really suits your petite shape. It's one of the nicest colour blocked dresses I have ever seen :-)

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    1. Hana May 21, 2013 at 11:39ā€ÆPM

      Thank you so much Sarah. I am so flattered by your comments :-)

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  4. CarolynMay 23, 2013 at 2:26ā€ÆPM

    Oh, your dress is absolutely lovely Hana! The colours and proportions worked out beautifully for you. Bravo!

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    1. Hana May 23, 2013 at 11:57ā€ÆPM

      Thank you Carolyn for your sweet comments. I am thinking to make more dresses from this pattern:)

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  5. JudithMay 27, 2013 at 6:37ā€ÆAM

    Love the colour blocking - it looks beautiful. The pattern style definitely suits you...J

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    1. Hana May 27, 2013 at 9:46ā€ÆAM

      Thank you, Judith. Welcome to Velvet Ribbon!

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  6. SandraMay 29, 2013 at 6:14ā€ÆPM

    I love this dress, the choice of fabric is just perfect :-)

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