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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Sewing Vintage Modern Polka Dot Dress

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A new dress! Yes, I am glad that I finally finished it:) This is my second project based on Elizabeth Gathered Waist Dress from Burdastyle Sewing Vintage Modern Book. You can see my first project here.
For this polka dot dress,  I only used the dress bodice pattern and instead of using straight-gathered skirt from the original pattern, I used pleated skirt pattern from my stash. Also, I changed the side zipper to the middle back.

I used 2 yards of polka dot fabric, light weight fusible interfacing, invisible zipper and same color of thread. All of them are from my stash.
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The process of making this dress is very simple and enjoyable. The instructions from the book are very easy to follow and I definitely will make another project based on this pattern.

How I worked on this dress:
  • For the dress bodice: I had the copied pattern with adjustment from my first dress, but this one I kept the style original.
  • For skirt: I am not so sure where I got the pattern, I found it inside my stash without descriptions:( The skirt style is very simple pleated skirt that for sure will suit well my body type and I can run with my little boy.
  • As I mentioned above, I change the side zipper to the middle back.
  • I iron the light weight fusible interfacing onto the neckline and armhole facings before attach it to the bodice. Sew it and secure it with hand stitching around it.
  • I finished the dress hem with 4 cm blind hem stitching.
Here are the pictures of the dress,
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inner dress back

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This is my July style the stash sew a long, this project was delayed because of my work on a men's shirt for my husband. The shirt is almost done, only missing to sew the sleeve hem. I will post it on the blog as soon as I finish it.
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Happy Sewing!







Comments

  1. MargoJuly 26, 2013 at 12:55ā€ÆAM

    Love this dress Hana! It looks so fab on you and it's great to have a dress that you can chase your kiddo around in.

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  2. FarJuly 26, 2013 at 6:36ā€ÆAM

    the polkadots look good on you Hana! Great dress!

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  3. opportunityknitsJuly 26, 2013 at 11:34ā€ÆAM

    It's such an elegant dress and you look great in it! I like your pleated skirt variation.

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  4. MarjorieJuly 26, 2013 at 12:23ā€ÆPM

    Love it. And you look gorgeous! Every time I finish a sewing project I look like Godzilla, but am so excited to post a pic I take a shot so I look like the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow.

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  5. Sarah LizJuly 26, 2013 at 3:38ā€ÆPM

    Another very pretty dress Hana - and the pleats are much more flattering than gathers would have been. All your work is lovely and nicely made.

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  6. SandraJuly 26, 2013 at 5:16ā€ÆPM

    This is a really beautiful dress. I love the sleeve and I really like that you pleated the skirt - that is fantastic.

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  7. MaryJuly 26, 2013 at 10:17ā€ÆPM

    Hana, you look wonderful in this dress. Wow!

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  8. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]July 27, 2013 at 9:08ā€ÆAM

    So cute, I love the polka dot dress, it looks great on you.

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  9. Hana July 28, 2013 at 12:27ā€ÆAM

    Hi ladies! Thank you so much for your lovely comments. I really appreciate it:)

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  10. BeverlyJuly 28, 2013 at 10:17ā€ÆPM

    What a pretty dress!

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  11. UnknownJuly 29, 2013 at 6:49ā€ÆPM

    Hi Hana, great dress again! The neckline really suits you too.

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  12. jacquianneJuly 30, 2013 at 4:04ā€ÆPM

    Hana I love the dress! It suits you so well. I am posting your picture to my pintrest account as my DD loves polka dots and would love this dress for her summer wardrobe.

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  13. SewingadictaAugust 1, 2013 at 7:40ā€ÆAM

    Wow! Polka dots!! What beautiful work, dear Hana. Love this dress, it is very flattering on you!

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  14. leggings for womenAugust 14, 2013 at 4:43ā€ÆPM

    Nice dress...wonderful fashion boutique collection!!!

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