#roxysjournalofstitchery

[@Maddychrisbee]

Christine here, your bag will be lovely. Thank you for allowing us to visit you in your craft room. Did you hear me say yes to that lovely ribbon down the centre? Take care and hugs xx

[@MiCottageCrafts]

Ahhh so that's who is was! hehe thank you ever so much for watching Christine :) xx

[@minkaf4243]

I’m impressed that you can put it together so quickly. It was great looking over your shoulder as you did it ❤ Maybe try one or two of those long narrow fabric strips beside the zipper.

[@MiCottageCrafts]

Oh that's a good idea, I shall try to remember that. Thank you for watching :)

[@annhaber4556]

What a great idea - I shall definitely be looking out for zips and the clear vinyl. I particularly like the thought that I can sew in the zip between the two strips of fabric before adding it to the construction of the bag. Many thanks.

[@MiCottageCrafts]

I think sewing the zip to the strips will be the easiest way (hopefully) thank you so much for watching Ann :)

[@giusicoluccia6594]

Beautiful start! You can cut the zip if it is bigger😊 TFS

[@MiCottageCrafts]

Thank you so much for watching, yes I will definitely cut it :)

[@TheHippieGypsy]

Your bag will be so lovely! Not boring at all to watch! I use those same zipper pouches for organizing and they are fab! I haven’t decided yet on what I’ll do for the next prompt, but a rice bag is one of the options on the table. We be watching to see your completed bag! 😊🌷

[@patvalenzuela5105]

Just do an iron on backing after you stitch ,

[@TheHippieGypsy]

Absolutely will do that! Keeps everything in place! 😊🌸

[@MiCottageCrafts]

The rice bags are lovely and I want to make more of them but I need project bags first haha, thank you so much for watching :) enjoy your day

[@MiCottageCrafts]

Yes I thought that myself afterwards, thank you for your input Pat :) take care

[@TheHippieGypsy]

@@MiCottageCrafts The project bags are a great idea, another thing that’s been on my to-do list forever, along with the rice bags and, and, and…. Haha!

[@patvalenzuela5105]

I love to watch others start their projects. Good idea. Looks like your bag will be lovely. Good luck. I started thinking about mine today and have pulled out some fabrics. Hi from Arizona.

[@MiCottageCrafts]

Oh have fun creating your bag Pat and thank you for taking the time to watch :)

[@pamfrank3962]

Great idea. Beautiful and practical ❤

[@MiCottageCrafts]

Thank you so very much Pam :) enjoy your day

[@celiagutschlag5526]

Janette looking at your layout perhaps you should do your zipper on your vinyl first then you can lay over the top and make sure you can see everything.. I cut two pieces for the top of my pouch and sewed them right sides to the top of the zip and then the raw edge a were covered with the binding.. hope this helps..

[@MiCottageCrafts]

Ahhh ok, I'm actually putting the display piece on the rear side so it won't been seen through the 'window' as that will have my project inside. I have an idea for attaching the vinyl similar to what you describe but not quite the same, will be fun to do that bit I'm sure :) enjoy your day and thank you again Celia :)

[@juliasatterwhite9835]

Beautiful! I was wondering what happen with your garden of stitchery! So beautiful! Love all your projects! This is going to be a gorgeous pouch! Thank you for sharing! God bless! Love hugs and prayers my friend! ✝️😇💜🤗🙏✝️

[@MiCottageCrafts]

Thank you Julia, yes still plodding along with the garden one but it will get finished! Take care lovely lady xxx

[@celiagutschlag5526]

Janette for your bottom trim cut one and half inches pressing quarter inch on each long side then fold in half and slip over the top of your vinyl and sew with the machine close to the edge and then you can sew in one side of your zip

[@celiagutschlag5526]

You may need to trim off tne green edge

[@MiCottageCrafts]

Thank you Celia, yes the green edge will be completely removed. Thank you for your help :) xx

[@ACraftersNest]

Oh my you are quick to get started, and what a great start! It is looking wonderful already. 💙

[@MiCottageCrafts]

Thank you ever so much for watching :)