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Hoop cutaway stabilizer
Matching thread - Outline of purse
and Stitch placement stitch for zipper
Matching thread - Place zipper over
placement with the zipper pull at the right end. Tape zipper in place if
necessary. Stitch Zipper in place. Remove tape.
Zipper pull should not be in stitch area.
Matching thread - place bottom fabric
hem side up against zipper. Stitch
Place top fabric hem side up against
zipper. Stitch
Carefully open zipper 1/2 way. Always
what the travel path of your machine so that it does not hit the zipper
pull.
Matching thread - Stitch around top
and bottom.
Complementary -
Stitch Designs
Loop Placement
Place loop folded in half on the top left
corner over placement stitches.
Fold should be facing the center of the design. If you are
using thick fabric, shape loop in the form of a V so that all fabric is
not under the needle at the same time.
Stitch in place
(To create the fabric Loop - fold in half - 1" x 3" place stabilizer
inside and fold in the sides - 1/2" x 3"
fold in half )
Finished loop that was stitched in the V shape
Matching thread - Place back fabric
right side down centered over pouch.
Place cutaway over fabric.
Stitch through all layers
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Sewing is complete ***
Remove hoop from machine
12. Trim around pouch leaving 1/4" seam allowance. Trim corner
Carefully trim cutaway stabilizer on
inside of zipper stitching
Clip Curves
for a nice smooth edge.
Turn bag through zipper opening right side
out.
Place key ring in key loop
String 6 beads onto cord. Tie ends.
Loop/Tie onto key ring.
Add pull to zipper
You are done!
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